Definition of 'Risk Averse'

Definition: A risk averse investor is an investor who prefers lower returns with
known risks rather than higher returns with unknown risks. In other words, among
various investments giving the same return with different level of risks, this
investor always prefers the alternative with least interest.

Description: A risk averse investor avoids risks. S/he stays away from high-risk
investments and prefers investments which provide a sure shot return. Such
investors like to invest in government bonds, debentures and index funds.

BEHAVIOR
A response of an individual or group to an action, environment, person, or
stimulus.

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well-disciplined

adjective (well disciplined when postpositive)

having been strictly trained or conditioned to ensure good

behaviour, orderliness, etc

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Example sentences containing 'well-disciplined'

They tended to be a well-disciplined body,

not merely by conscience alone but by the terms of the hierarchy.Meek, M
R D IN REMEMBRANCE OF ROSE (2002)Frankly, it made the Dirty Dozen look
like a well-disciplined fighting unit.Val McDermid THE LAST

TEMPTATION (2002)And a well-disciplined gentleman from Sandhurst

wasn't unsusceptible to the environment, either.Hilton, John Buxton MOONDROP

TO MURDER (2002)

Five Characteristics of
Successful Entrepreneurs
December 14, 2016
by Aleena Karamally
Building a business from the ground up is a
daunting task that not all people have the
ability to complete. The Rady School gives
individuals the knowledge and connections they
need to succeed as entrepreneurs, but successful
entrepreneurs need to develop certain qualities
and characteristics as well. Entrepreneurs come
from all different backgrounds and places, but
here are five important characteristics that all
successful entrepreneurs share.

1) Strong networking abilities

A key part of being an entrepreneur is

developing a network. While schools and events
can provide an introduction, successful
entrepreneurs must know how to maximize
these opportunities to develop connections with
experienced people in their field, investors, or
advisors through strong networking skills.

2) A tolerance for risk

Entrepreneurial ventures are inherently risky.

While researching your market and testing your
product can reduce your risk, entrepreneurs
still must be able to tolerate and take risks in
order to become successful.

3) Adaptability and flexibility when faced with

the unexpected

While being an entrepreneur requires a great

deal of dedication to your ideas and belief in
yourself, successful entrepreneurs also know
when to be flexible and adapt their plans in
order to maximize their products potential.
There are many unknowns when starting a
business, and being able and willing to adapt
your plan when faced with an unexpected
circumstance or outcome is necessary for
success.

4) A thorough understanding of your market

In order to produce a popular and successful

product, entrepreneurs must be actively
engaged with their market and develop a deep
understanding of who they are and what they
want. This allows entrepreneurs to adjust their
 products to stay relevant to the market and
update their products when necessary.

Extreme dedication to your product and

perseverance

To be an entrepreneur you have to be

completely sure that the world needs your
product and that you have the ability to create
and deliver it. Entrepreneurs face many failures
and negative feedback in their journeys from
idea to product, and overcoming that takes
extreme confidence in yourself, your product,
and your team.

2. Risk Taking

Entrepreneurs are risk takers ready to dive deep into a future of

uncertainty. But not all risk takers are successful entrepreneurs. What
differentiates a successful entrepreneur from the rest in terms of risk?
Successful entrepreneurs are will to risk time and money on unknowns,
but they also keep resources, plans and bandwidth for dealing with
"unknown unknowns" in reserve. When evaluating risk, a successful
entrepreneur will ask herself, is this risk worth the cost of my career,
time and money? And, what will I do if this venture doesn't pay off?

3. Self-belief, Hard work & Disciplined Dedication

Entrepreneurs enjoy what they do. They believe in themselves and are
confident and dedicated to their project. Occasionally, they may show
stubbornness in their intense focus on and faith in their idea. But the
flip side is their demonstrated discipline and dedication.

Vision

One of your responsibilities as founder and head of your company is

deciding where your business should go. That requires vision. Without it,
your boat will be lost at sea. Are you the type of person who looks ahead
and can see the big picture?