Optimism (Entrepreneurial)
Tendency to expect positive outcomes; characteristic of entrepreneurs.
Real World
Elon Musk's optimism drove Tesla's early growth — he famously said he gave it a 10% chance of success but pressed on anyway, a mindset that enabled bold investment but also led to several missed production deadlines.
Exam Focus
Evaluate both sides: optimism enables risk-taking but can cause overestimation of revenue and underestimation of costs — use this balance for top-band marks.
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