While many people aspire to be their own bosses, few actually make the move to incorporate their own businesses and commit to the life of an entrepreneur. It may seem easy in the eyes of most people, but the truth is far from reality. After meeting and consulting various CEOs from diverse industries throughout my writing career, I begin to distill certain essential traits common to all of them. They are by no means prescriptive, but I believe that they serve as useful indicators for prospective entrepreneurs.