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JIMINY SELF-HELP HANDBOOK 3

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. Aim of the Module
For most of us, the word “entrepreneur” brings to our mind “solitary visionaries” who started out with
next to nothing and thanks to a mysterious combination of talents, hard work, luck and a unique,
innovative idea, ended up as “kings” or “queens” in their field. However, entrepreneurial thinking isn't
so much about entrepreneurship as it is a perspective or a mindset. In other words, we don’t have to
start a business or build a company to think entrepreneurially and that is exactly what we are going to
explore in this first part of the module “Entrepreneurship Lifestyle”. Our aim is to focus on the meaning
and the value of having an entrepreneurial lifestyle and way of thinking and discuss how to take
economically safe decisions, even if we are not entrepreneurs!
The sure is that all of us have much to learn from the entrepreneurs! Entrepreneurial thinking is the
ability to see things differently than the rest of the world but, it is not necessarily an inherent trait.
Entrepreneurship involves skills that can be acquired, but above all it is mindset that can be developed
and nurtured. This module is about empowering, inspiring and supporting adult learners in their
ambitions, both entrepreneurial and personal, in all aspects of their daily life. In more detail, this
module will highlight the most important characteristics of an entrepreneurial mindset, will explain
step-by-step the process for entrepreneurial decision-making and will assist learners to identify in
which type of decision-maker and which type of entrepreneur they belong, aiming to lend insight into
the things that they are good at, not good at and how to improve, so as to bring their ideas to life. In
the final section, we will discuss shortly some examples of successful entrepreneurs.

1.2. Learning Objectives
A. Understanding the nature and the characteristics of entrepreneurial lifestyle and
mindset
B. Evaluating the importance of entrepreneurial attitude and thinking
C. Identifying the difference between “entrepreneurship” and “intrapreneurship”
D. Comprehending the process of entrepreneurial decision making and problem-
solving procedures leading to safer choices
E. Identifying personal attributes that enable the best use of entrepreneurial
opportunities
F. Exploring best practices in different entrepreneurship lifestyles
G. Finding effective ways to upgrade the existing mindset

Competencies: Self-reflecting, opportunity-seeking, initiative, goal setting, persistence, commitment,
taking calculated risks, effective decision-making, problem solving, information seeking, mindset’s
upgrading.