21 Section 1.2 Becoming an Entrepreneur Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Problem solving Passion Perseverance Persistence Planning Five Ps of Entrepreneurship Five Ps of Entrepreneurship Figure 1-6. The five Ps are common qualities of successful entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurial Traits and Skills • Achievement-oriented • Adaptable • Competitive • Creative • Disciplined • Empathetic • Energetic • Goal-oriented • Good with money • Honest • Independent • Intuitive • Learns quickly • Motivated • Nonjudgmental • Organized • Perseverance • Plans ahead • Positive attitude • Resourceful • Risk-tolerant • Self-confident • Self-starter • Visionary Figure 1-7. Successful entrepreneurs possess common traits and skills. Goodheart-Willcox Publisher Goodheart-Willcox Publisher