Who does not love hearing the thrilling stories of how the common people became successful entrepreneurs? Whether it is Mark Zuckerburg, Steve Jobs, Jason Camper or Bill Gates, people who followed their passion, not only achieved success but also became an inspiration for many. But what does it take to be a successful entrepreneur. If it was just hard work many others would have been there as well. I believe it is a combination of several traits that determines whether you will become next Bill Gates or just another business owner who is struggling everyday. Below I describe 6 traits which are essential for anyone who dreams of making it big as an entrepreneur.