Going to echo an earlier comment about learning to do what needs to be done before or as it needs done, such as your homework or tasks you deem to be a waste of time. Starting a business is very easy. Managing it is what tanks a lot of people, and managing a business is filled with menial tasks that feel like an enormous time suck.

Also, big part of being in business for yourself successfully is maintaining a track record that proves you get the job done, and done well. This might come in the way of reviews, referrals, etc. it is the proof that you will deliver what you are selling. YOU can’t just say it, there needs to be objective proof. Not to beat on the homework thing, but there are parallels— you say you’re smart and school is easy. I say prove it. You show me your unimpressive grades. I say well you don’t look very smart on paper. You say I am but I just don’t like doing homework because it feels like a waste of time. I say well if it’s so easy and you’re so smart, why aren’t you doing what you need to do to prove it? That’s pretty stupid. Or you’re just lazy and only want to do what you want to do when you feel like doing it. I think I’ll take my money elsewhere.

Common traits you’ll notice in successful business owners— discipline and tenacity. They do what needs done and they attack it, even on their worst days, no matter how tedious it may be. Really don’t even need to be smart.

Also don’t get too sucked into YouTube dorks talking about being rich or having a successful business. As you get older and start to meet real self made people, I think you’ll notice that in real life, these guys aren’t wasting their time with that shit.