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Christopher Dawson
Entrepreneurs are far too optimistic about success, say researchers
Why optimism and entrepreneurship are not always a good mix for business
Dragons’ Den encouraging ‘wishful thinkers’ to set up businesses doomed to fail, says study
It pays to be pessimistic, shows new research into entrepreneurs
Curb your enthusiasm: optimistic entrepreneurs earn less