Entrepreneurial Mindset Self Assessment

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Entrepreneurial Mindset Self-Assessment
Student Instruction: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Self-Assessment is designed to help you

measure your mindset in relation to the eight life lessons of entrepreneurs. Complete the self-as-
sessment then review your results and respond to the following questions:
»» Which of the eight categories did you find yourself scoring highest (Agree or Strongly Agree)
and why?
»» Which of the eight categories did you find yourself scoring lowest (Disagree or Strongly
Disagree) and why?
»» Were there any categories that you rated as Not Sure? If so, which ones? What made you Not
Sure about the statement(s)?
Rate your level of agreement with the following statements by selecting whether you strongly agree,
agree, disagree, strongly disagree or are not sure.
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Introduction
I have an entrepreneurial mindset.
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure
I can develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
I have search skills that allow me to be entrepreneurial.
I believe that an entrepreneurial mindset can help me succeed in college and in life.
Choice
I have a focused vision to guide my future plans.
I have clear goals set to reach my vision.
I make decisions in support of my vision.

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I know the difference between investing and spending time.
I invest time towards my vision.
I can distinguish a response from a reaction.
I choose to respond rather than react to situations.
I can recognize the difference between an internal locus of control versus an external locus
of control.
I respond to challenges from an internal locus of control versus an external locus of control.

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Opportunity
I can reconstruct a problem as a potential opportunity.
I create value by solving problems for others.
I can identify aspects of a victim mindset.
I interpret setbacks as opportunities for growth.
I persist toward my vision despite a lack of experience or education.
Action
I can develop an action plan to test ideas in real world circumstances.
I can take action as it relates to my college career.

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I design methods to make work meaningful and enjoyable.
I can overcome barriers such as inertia, procrastination, and fear.
Knowledge
I solve problems through knowledge gained.
I recognize the importance of knowledge in pursuing my goals.
I have the ability to research and seek knowledge.
I understand how my brain learns new information and how I can master skills.
I can differentiate among the different methods of learning.
I experiment as a means of learning new information.

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I develop creative and divergent solutions to existing problems.
I understand the importance of lifelong learning.
Resourcefulness
I leverage existing resources to advance my goals.
I recognize the importance of resourcefulness in pursuing my goals.
I have the courage to ask for assistance when needed.
I know how to use my time wisely.
I have mentor relationships with those in my personal network.

I can identify campus resources available to me.

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I can distinguish between the appearance of wealth and true wealth.
I understand the importance of delayed gratification.
Reliability
I recognize the relationship between reliability and creating value for others.
I have a positive personal brand built on reliability and professionalism.
I can among the various types of communication styles.
I recognize the importance of nonverbal communication.
I have the ability to interpret nonverbal communication.
I take action and deliver on my promises.

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Community
I recognize how social influence impacts my life.
I can identify ways in which people conform to the attitudes and behaviors of others.
I can differentiate between the positive and negative influences in my life.
I have a positive support network of family, friends, and role models.
I can design ways to create value in my community.
Persistence
I recognize the importance of persistence in advancing my goals.
I can identify learned helplessness.

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I have strategies to overcome learned helplessness.
I have grit.
I am resilient.
I can distinguish between extrinsic and intrinsic rewards.
I understand the concept of flourishing.
I can identify means to achieving personal well-being.
I recognize that an entrepreneurial mindset can help me live the life I imagine.

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APPENDIX

Entrepreneurial Mindset Self-Assessment

Student Instruction: The Entrepreneurial Mindset Self-Assessment is designed to help you

© 2015 Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

I have an entrepreneurial mindset.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I can develop an entrepreneurial mindset.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I have search skills that allow me to be entrepreneurial.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I have a focused vision to guide my future plans.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I have clear goals set to reach my vision.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I make decisions in support of my vision.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

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I know the difference between investing and spending time.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I invest time towards my vision.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I can distinguish a response from a reaction.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I choose to respond rather than react to situations.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

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I can reconstruct a problem as a potential opportunity.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I create value by solving problems for others.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I can identify aspects of a victim mindset.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I interpret setbacks as opportunities for growth.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I persist toward my vision despite a lack of experience or education.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I can develop an action plan to test ideas in real world circumstances.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I can take action as it relates to my college career.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

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I design methods to make work meaningful and enjoyable.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I can overcome barriers such as inertia, procrastination, and fear.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I solve problems through knowledge gained.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I recognize the importance of knowledge in pursuing my goals.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I have the ability to research and seek knowledge.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I can differentiate among the different methods of learning.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I experiment as a means of learning new information.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

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I develop creative and divergent solutions to existing problems.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure

I understand the importance of lifelong learning.

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Not Sure