Core Insights - The survival rate of Chinese enterprises has decreased, with the three-year survival rate dropping from 83.9% to 76%, indicating a harsher business environment [1][2] - The average lifespan of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China is only 2.5 years, with a significant number failing within the first few years [2][3] Group 1: Business Environment - The highest mortality rate for enterprises has shifted to the first three years, with 8.2%, 9.4%, and 6.4% of businesses failing in their first, second, and third years respectively [1][2] - The data suggests that the market's tolerance for failure has decreased, necessitating faster maturation of businesses [2] Group 2: Entrepreneurial Spirit - Successful entrepreneurs must possess two critical qualities: introspection and a balance of pessimism and optimism [13][15] - Entrepreneurs should focus on internal solutions and adapt to external conditions rather than blaming the environment for failures [14][23] Group 3: Causes of Business Failure - The essence of business failure is linked to the weakening of core competitiveness, which ultimately leads to bankruptcy [20][23] - Many reasons cited for business failure, such as poor financial management or market conditions, are often just symptoms of a deeper issue related to a lack of core competitiveness [21][22][23]