Becoming an entrepreneur is a complicated and sometimes risky endeavor. Every year, thousands of people venture out to create something distinctly their own, whether it’s a business or a product. Although some get lucky and reach success almost immediately, most take years to achieve their goals. This infographic, created by Design Mantic, is titled “21 Things You Wish You Knew In Your 20s as an Entrepreneur.” This bold and colorful graphic illustrates 21 pieces of advice or information most entrepreneurs probably wish they’d known when first starting out. It includes everything from staying in touch and keeping ego in check to breaking outside the box and listening more and talking less.