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Entrepreneurship is a learned trait | Dr. Naveed Sherwani | TEDxAs Sulimaniyah
TEDx Talksยท 2025-08-26 15:24
Education & Entrepreneurship Gap - The current education system and home environment may not be effectively fostering entrepreneurship [1] - Schools often provide problems and solutions, unlike the real world where entrepreneurs must identify problems independently [2][5] - The education system emphasizes fixed effort and reward, failing to reflect the competitive nature of entrepreneurship where better solutions can displace earlier ones [4][5][6] - Schools do not adequately teach risk assessment, where personal risk is 100% even if statistical probability is low [8][10] - The system often assesses success based on total problems solved, rather than comparing performance against the best possible outcome [12][13] - Schools encourage students to be well-rounded instead of focusing on their strengths and pursuing excellence [14][15] Key Elements for Fostering Entrepreneurship - Individuals must learn to identify problems to solve independently [5][21] - Individuals must strive to find solutions ahead of others, understanding the importance of competition [5][6][21] - Individuals must accept that the success rate in entrepreneurship is low, requiring resilience and focus [11][21] - Customer orientation is crucial for entrepreneurial success [20][21]