One’s perception about him or herself and the world around them has a significant influence on their mentality and ability to desire, dream and achieve success. In the 21st century, needs and opportunities are evolving faster than ever before; and it requires people who are mentally prepared, willing to take initiative, innovative and equipped to harness these opportunities that open up to them, irrespective of the challenges that might be associated with it. Therefore, this article has a framework for anyone desiring to be a successful entrepreneur.
Before going into the main framework, one should understand that everything achievable or non-achievable begins with a mindset. What is a mindset? The entrepreneurial learning initiative (2023) argues that “our mindset is the underlying mechanism that can expose opportunities and ignite our ambition, engaging our faculties in ways that enable us to flourish and thrive. Yet, our mindset can also blind us to opportunities and hinder our ability to learn and grow, keeping us tethered to familiar yet unproductive patterns of thought and action.”
Based on the above-mentioned, it is clear that anyone who has ever succeeded or will ever succeed as an entrepreneur must have an entrepreneurial mindset. nfte (2023) states that an entrepreneurial mindset “is a set of skills that enable people to identify and make the most of opportunities, overcome and learn from setbacks, and succeed in different settings.” The following are traits a person who wishes to be a successful entrepreneur must exhibit.

Firstly, a successful entrepreneur must have a positive mindset. One must have a positive mindset and attitude to execute their plans successfully. A positive mindset and the attitude of the entrepreneur position their company for efficiency and productivity and influences corporate culture. Negative thoughts impede progress from the top to the last level of management. 
A positive mindset and attitude give entrepreneurs the tenacity to withstand challenges that emerge while they embark on the journey of meeting the needs of potential clients. One of the easiest and best ways to cultivate a positive attitude as an entrepreneur is to focus on the things you can control, for example, your dieting, amount of sleep, what you watch or listen to, what you read, and your ability to exercise. Practicing these things will not only make you stay focused but also keep you healthy.
Secondly, a successful entrepreneur must have critical thinking and problem-solving skills. It involves discovering and analyzing the problem with process-oriented thinking, considering the issue from different perspectives, and coming up with the best possible decision or solution. There is no doubt that the quality of decisions taken by an entrepreneur affects the effectiveness and efficiency of the company. Critical thinking and problem-solving are vital because; it helps to improve decision-making, enhance problem-solving ability, refine research skills, polish creativity and stimulate curiosity.
It has been established in the first two entrepreneurship mindset tips that having a positive mindset and critical thinking and problem-solving skills is core to being a successful entrepreneur. In our next edition, we shall look at three more traits of becoming a successful entrepreneur.

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