We all want to reach our goals, become a better version of ourselves and level up in every area of life.

And yet, few do something big with their life. I’m talking about the passionate entrepreneurs of today, who seem to have figured out the secret formula to success.

They are different from the rest. They don’t really waste any time during the day but instead think things through, are super productive and purpose-oriented, and make the most of every minute. They build one profitable business after another and still manage to find time for the things they love doing and to enjoy life to the fullest.

And because of all that, there’s a lot we can learn from them. It’s worth taking the time to carefully analyze their daily rituals and study their past successes and failures.

That will help us see what they did differently, avoid their mistakes and maybe even replicate their achievements.

Here are the main habits, practices and qualities that make entrepreneurs so successful:

1. They always try again after failing.

Failure goes together with success. There’s no shortcut, really. And if you’re looking for one, then you’re not ready for the entrepreneurial world.

Every great men you’ve ever heard of has failed countless times. It’s just that he became known for his successes. But what’s behind them is more powerful.

Accepting failure, learning from it, finding the willpower to try again and using different approach this time is what successful people do. And it seems to be working.

2. They are hustlers.

The startup founders you’re secretly admiring didn’t achieve all that business success because of a few months of hard work.

They had to first develop the right mindset, find what they’re good at, hack productivity, and then work more than the average person for years.

Mediocrity can only be overcome by going the extra mile. And without hard work, there’s no real achievement.

But you also need to be patient. Remarkable products and famous companies need time to be built. It may take up to a decade of your life to see your idea become a reality. But if you’ve stayed focused on the vision long enough and dedicated all the time and effort possible, then this reality will be the best you can imagine.

That’s how big things are created.

3. They are lifelong learners.

The great leaders in history and of today did another thing differently. They were students of life.

Learning is something the average person avoids. That’s why most people don’t read and even prefer to just ignore any new piece of information. They don’t improve their skills, or learn new ones. And that’s why they won’t live a better lifestyle.

Personal growth is a result of the desire to learn. It all starts by accepting the fact that we can never know everything, but it’s our duty to understand new concepts, try new things, read and write, research and talk to others all the time.

In the long-term, that helps us build the right habits, generate ideas, break free from our comfort zone, think of unusual ways to do regular stuff, get smarter, and more.

That’s why some startup founders have created a second and a third thriving business after their first success. It’s because they’re constantly growing and improving.

4. They are ruthless with their goals.

Successful business owners know that most of the people in their surroundings may try to talk them out of their goals. So they often choose to not even share them.

The world is full of distractions. And if you’ve found your passion or are trying to turn an idea into reality and create something, you’ll have to let go of what others think about that and follow your intuition.

Don’t live by someone else’s standards. Don’t be afraid to try new things, explore, learn, grow and do things differently. That’s how every great leader did it.

What do you think? What other great qualities and habits do outstanding entrepreneurs share?