Do You Think Belief in God Will Make You a Successful Entrepreneur? Sadly Not, Says Study
Admit it. You've read those books, or watched those shows, that promise if you only believe in yourself (or God ), you'll become a billionaire . Or something close to that. Well, guess what? A new study says that belief in the "prosperity gospel" will not make you a successful entrepreneur , according to newswise.com. Think you already knew that? Well, here's the proof. "Belief in the 'Prosperity Gospel' — that God financially blesses faithful followers — does not turn individuals into successful entrepreneurs. But prosperity beliefs can fuel values linked to entrepreneurial thinking, such as power and achievement, according to a Baylor University study," the web site reports. However, hate to tell you but researchers found no direct relationship between prosperity beliefs and willingness to take risks, and little connection to recognizing opportunities. Guess what are the most typical traits of entrepreneurs? Risk-taking and...