Leonalyn R.

Riego
STEM 12-A

(Direction: Please refer to Module 1 material in answering the questions that Follows)
1. In to which one do you see yourself in - a Businessman or an Entrepreneur? Justify your
answer (25pts)

When I was a junior high school student taking a special science class from seventh to tenth
grade, we were all required to conduct our own science research project. Whether it be in the
fields of life science, physical science, programming, or robotics, we are all expected to produce
innovations. We must also create products that are radically distinct from those that have already
been invented. May they be original inventions or ones we have made by ourselves. I sometimes
view myself as someone who can think outside the box because I've become familiarized with
this kind of routine in academics, or so I presume.

Although I believe that I would be more driven by profit and profit-oriented than by the
capacity to satisfy needs and service-oriented, I still consider myself to be an entrepreneur
because I possess several characteristics of an entrepreneur than those of a businessman. One of
these traits is my conviction in the value of teamwork and my need to develop others' trust in
order to succeed. I am also cooperating by putting more of an emphasis on working as partners
with competitors than on competing. And as a result, I prefer team decision making. As a risk-
taker myself, I will pursue opportunities regardless of risks as long as something sparks my
passion,

Moreover, making money shouldn't be the only goal of an entrepreneur; they should also
work to make the world a better place. It ought to be about improving life for everyone, not just
for ourselves. Entrepreneurs are indeed leaders and I consider myself to be one. I possess natural
leadership qualities and the capacity to motivate, influence, and inspire those around me.

2. What characteristics of an entrepreneur might apply to yourself? Enumerate and explain

briefly. (25pts)

The characteristics of an entrepreneur that I might apply to myself are optimism, risk-taking,
goal mindset, persuasiveness, creativity and motivation.
Optimism

Particularly imperative to helping myself overcome my unsuccessful endeavors is

optimism. I am able to learn from my failures rather than giving up and conceding defeat. Being
optimistic, I see failure as just one more step on the path to success rather than the end of their
journey. In fact, when things go wrong for me, that's what makes me grow. I can change gears or
start over because I can see things in a new light.

Risk-taking

I don’t ask myself whether or not I will succeed – I believe I will. Due to my strong belief
that taking risks will pay off, I am able to do so because of my innate confidence.

Goal Mindset

I am setting my goals and putting everything I have into achieving them. I'll get rid of
any barriers in my way because I'm committed to seeing myself succeed. I also have a tendency
to be strategic in my game plans and have a distinct understanding of what I want to accomplish
and how I plan to do it.

Persuasiveness

In addition to my enthusiasm for my goods, I as myself typically have excellent

communication skills, which will make it simple for me to talk to anyone. I also possess natural
leadership qualities and the capacity to motivate, influence, and inspire those around me.

Creativity

When I have to make a significant choice or take action on a fresh concept, creativity is
helpful. Unexpected challenges must be faced head-on. Creativity can be very beneficial when
I'm trying to overcome these challenges. I can, of course, approach problems methodically, but
doing so all the time, especially for my significant issues, can be time-consuming. Having my
creativity, I can get things done quickly. It gives me the courage to think creatively and find
innovative solutions. When time is short and deadlines are long, creativity can be a lifesaver.

Motivation

The reason(s) that compel someone to keep attempting and working are referred to as
motivation. When things get difficult and discouraging, it brings hope and clarity. Thus, the
decision to start new things is fundamentally influenced by motivation.

I think it's important for me to interact and work with motivated people. I am able to
inspire others to support my idea as well as understand, tap into, and sustain my own motivation
for starting new things. Motivation is essential to keeping myself focused on my mission and
striving to fulfill it.

3. In your own understanding based on the discussion about Entrepreneurship, what do you
think is the relevance of the topic (Entrepreneurship) to your course or strand? (50pts)

According to my understanding of the discussion surrounding entrepreneurship, I believe it

to be relevant to my strand because successful STEM professionals base their decisions on hard
data, which entrepreneurship can provide. STEM emphasizes data-driven decision-making to be
able to solve problems. The ability and readiness to develop, organize, and manage a business
enterprise—along with all of its uncertainties—in order to turn a profit is what is meant by
entrepreneurship. Critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, adaptability, resilience, a
growth mindset, and the capacity to manage risk and uncertainty are also necessary for this
process. In this cutthroat environment, I will support my independence and use my creativity to
start something on my own. Additionally, it will improve my logical and analytical thinking,
which will help me solve any problem. It will also inspire me to think creatively and seize
opportunities and risks.
I feel both positive and negative about the subject of entrepreneurship. This will be my first
experience with it. However, it can be demonstrated that it is significant in relation to my track
of choice. I as a STEM student always explore the possibilities in great detail. I have a tendency
to be analytical in all of our decisions as I apply logic and the knowledge I have gained.
In the provided material, it was explained what distinguished a businessman from an
entrepreneur as well as the distinction between business and entrepreneurship. Based on the
information provided by the module, I have come to understand how excellent it must be to
possess certain qualities that a successful entrepreneur should have. I think that by reflecting on
it and learning from it, I will be able to identify positive traits that I can use to help me see my
future as something I can control and live the way I want. It will, in my opinion, also serve as my
guide and support system throughout my time in college.
I aspire to launch my own business in the future. This means that I am able to apply what I
have learned in this subject. I think that in order to be a successful entrepreneur, especially when
success is my ultimate goal, one need to show more than just the skills.