Just because a piece of advice is common doesn't mean it applies to every entrepreneur. Follow your passion. Always be hustling. Don't be afraid to take risks. Every new and aspiring entrepreneur has likely heard common pieces of business advice like this repeated over and over again. The problem is that these types of tips are rarely universal; each business is unique and needs to find its own path to success, regardless of what has worked for other entrepreneurs. Below, eight entrepreneurs shared some common business principles that they believe are overrated. Here's why they think you shouldn't necessarily follow…

More than half of recruiters admit to asking this as a first question in an interview. This question is intended as an ice breaker but feels vague. Here’s what to say and what not to say. Q: How do I answer the interview question “Tell me about yourself?”A: Chances are you’ve been asked this question in a job interview before and chances are you will be again. More than half of recruiters admit to asking this as a first question in an interview. This question is intended as an ice breaker but feels vague. They aren’t looking for your life…

“The difference between a successful person and others is not lack of strength, not lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” ― Vince Lombardi LinkedIn's research reveals that entrepreneurs consistently report the highest levels of job satisfaction among professionals. This study is logically understandable given that entrepreneurs typically venture into businesses aligned with their passions. While the concept of ditching the corporate ladder and becoming your own boss is undeniably alluring, it's crucial to acknowledge the substantial risks involved. Income is far from guaranteed, traditional employer-sponsored benefits become a thing of the past, and in cases of business…

Chris Gasbarro, an Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) member in Boston, is the president of Ember, a boutique creative gathering agency. We asked Chris to share his thoughts on the power of timeless connections in an overly scheduled world: Over the course of your day, how many times do you say or hear, "I have a hard stop," "Let's take that discussion offline," or stare at your Outlook calendar of back-to-back meetings? I'd like to advocate for the idea of meetings without a hard stop, where the ideas keep flowing for as long as is necessary -- with your customers, your leadership…