CULTIVATING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL

MIND-SET

• Cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset involves developing a specific

set of attitudes, behaviours, and skills that are conducive to
entrepreneurial success.
• Creativity is essential for survival
 1. EMBRACE GROWTH MINDSET

• Be open to learning and adapting.

• View challenges as opportunities for growth.
• Believe that your abilities and intelligence can be developed through effort.
 2. TAKE INITIATIVE

• Start taking action.

• Be proactive in identifying problems and seeking solutions.
• Don't fear failure; see it as a learning experience.
 3. SET CLEAR GOALS

• Define your long-term and short-term goals.

• Break down larger goals into smaller, achievable steps.
• Stay focused on your objectives and track your progress.
 4. BE CREATIVE & INNOVATIVE

• Think outside the box and explore new ideas.

• Challenge the status quo and look for opportunities to disrupt or improve
existing processes or products.
 5. DEVELOP PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS

• Approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset.

• Analyze issues, identify potential solutions, and implement them effectively.
 6. BUILD RESILIENCE

• Be prepared for setbacks and rejection.

• Use failure as a stepping stone to success.
• Develop the mental toughness to persevere in the face of adversity.
 7. NETWORK AND COLLABORATE

• Connect with others in your industry or field.

• Seek mentors and advisors who can offer guidance and support.
• Build a strong network of like-minded individuals who can help you achieve
your goals.
 8. EMBRACE RISK

• Understand that entrepreneurship involves taking calculated risks.

• Evaluate the potential rewards and consequences of each decision.
• Be willing to step out of your comfort zone.
 9. LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE

• Continuously gather feedback and evaluate your experiences.

• Adjust your strategies based on what works and what doesn't.
• Reflect on both successes and failures to extract valuable lessons.
 10. STAY INFORMED

• Keep up with industry trends, market changes, and emerging technologies.

• Read books, attend seminars, and engage in lifelong learning to expand your
knowledge.
 11. TAKE OWNERSHIP

• Take responsibility for your actions and decisions.

• Avoid blaming external factors for your setbacks.
• Cultivate a sense of ownership in everything you do.
 12. BE CUSTOMER-CENTRIC

• Focus on meeting customer needs and solving their problems.

• Listen to feedback and adapt your offerings accordingly.
 13. TIME MANAGEMENT

• Prioritize tasks, delegate when necessary, and manage your time effectively.
• Avoid time-wasting activities that do not contribute to your goals.
 14. FINANCIAL LITERACY

• Understand basic financial principles, including budgeting and managing cash

flow.
• Learn how to assess the financial viability of your ideas.
 15. KEEP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

• Maintain a can-do attitude and stay optimistic, even in challenging times.

• Believe in your abilities and your vision.
• Remember that cultivating an entrepreneurial
mindset is an ongoing process. It takes time and
practice to develop these qualities and incorporate
them into your daily life.
• Stay persistent, stay focused, and continue to
evolve as an entrepreneur.
 BARRIERS TO CREATIVITY

• Following are the barriers to creativity which can cause hinderance in the
creative process.
 1. SEARCHING FOR THE ONE “RIGHT”
ANSWER

• Depending on the questions one asks, there may be (and usually are) several
“right” answers.
 2. FOCUSING ON “BEING LOGICAL”

• In early imaginative phases of the creative thnking process, logical thinking can
restrict creativity.
 3. BLINDLY FOLLOWING THE RULES

• All or life we have been told “not to color outside the lines”.
• Creativity depends on our ability to break existing rules so that we can see
new ways of doing things.
 4. CONSTANTLY BEING PRACTICAL

• Imagining imoractical answers to “what-if” questions can be powerful stepping

stones to generating creative ideas.