Mantras for entrepreneurs

My post from yesterday raised some great comments and discussions, among which the lonelyness of the entrepreneur generates many exchanges.

Here is my proposed "zen cure": Mantras for entrepreneurs.

A mantra is a sound, syllable, word, or group of words that are considered capable of "creating transformation" (from wikipedia).



Here are some of mine:

• Reed: be reed-like went you create a brand new service or product, based on your own personal conviction and belief. Anchored on your rock-solid-yet-flexible self foundations.
• Exchange: be evangelist-like and faithfully present, explain and convince anyone you come across. And yet listen.
  
• Sieve: listen sieve-like and sort all given advises and keep the best nuggets
• Echo: strengthen your foundations in integrating new valuable ideas to your own personal convictions

Which are yours? Contribute!