Entrepreneurship is often glamorized as a thrilling, independent journey where success is just a great idea away. However, the reality is much more complex and demanding. Many aspiring entrepreneurs start their journey without understanding the harsh truths that await them. These are not the lessons you typically hear in business school, but they are essential for anyone looking to build a successful business.

Based on my experience, here are five things you need to know before becoming an entrepreneur.

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The entrepreneurial path is full of unknowns. You can't predict when the next challenge will arise or when you'll need to adapt. This requires a mindset that embraces fear, uncertainty and the unknown.

In my experience as a Navy SEAL, one of the key aspects of training was not knowing the schedule. For the first two years, we never knew when we'd be running 20 miles or marching for 80. We didn't know when we would sleep or when we'd be asked to perform a grueling task. We just knew we had to be ready. Entrepreneurship is much the same — you need to be prepared to face challenges without knowing when they'll arise. This uncertainty is where creativity, resilience........

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