There are also the many smaller lessons we learn from our children that can be applied to entrepreneurship.

1. Schedule important meetings during your happy time

As a new parent, Burleson learned that the best time to schedule family portraits or doctor visits was during the kids' "happy time." The lesson is the same for her. Says Burleson, "If I have a meeting where I'm pitching an idea to a potential partner or discussing the advantages of becoming a franchisee, I schedule it in the morning after my second cup of coffee. At this point in the day, my zest and passion for my business is not clouded by my lack of latte."

2. Surround yourself with a strong support team outside of your business

You have to feel safe before you can leap with joy into the unknown.You can truly enjoy the thrill of jumping into a new venture because of your safety net of family and friends. They will always be there to catch you and tell you to get back on that bike if you fall.

3. Passion is what drives the entrepreneur, and business suffers without it

Entrepreneurs are extremely passionate and motivated. If you find yourself at a loss for words when someone asks you about your business, perhaps that's your clue that it's time to let someone else take the lead so you can move on to your next dream.

4. You can't transfer your own passion on to someone else

Your business team needs people with skills that complement each other, but most important, you need to surround yourself with people who are as passionate about your mission as you are.

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