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15 Ways to Improve Your Work Ethic If you want to build the next Apple or Facebook, you need to build a strong work ethic. Here is how to do it.

By Patrick Bet-David

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In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Patrick Bet-David discusses the importance of having a strong work ethic, along with tips on how to build one.

Bet-David explains in the video that if you want to have a successful business, attract strong mentors, develop great partnerships and build up a solid customer base, a strong work ethic is essential. If you don't have it, you will never build the next Apple, Amazon or even multi-million dollar business.

According to Bet-David a strong work ethic can be built with 15 steps, including preparation, predictability and "now mentality."

To learn more, click play.

Watch more YouTube videos from Bet-David on his channel and check out his new book Drop Out And Get Schooled.

Related: To Keep Your Goals on Track, Focus on Values and Principles

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Patrick Bet-David teaches the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and personal development while inspiring people to break from limiting beliefs or other constraints and achieve their dreams. It has been referred to as “the best channel for entrepreneurs.” Learn more from Patrick's invaluable expertise and check out Patrick's new book Drop Out And Get Schooled: The Case For Thinking Twice About College.

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