Almost anyone can develop the qualities necessary to succeed as an entrepreneur. To illustrate, consider this question. Who among the following is the most successful entrepreneur? Choose two persons rom the given scenarios then explain and justify. Give examples and situations to support your answers. 1. A 35 year-old farmer who has owned a two hectare pineapple plantation for 10 years, makes just enough to get by, but loves what he is doing, and calls everyone in the barangay a friend. 2. A 30 year-old CEO of a software firm who works 70 hours a week, stays stressed, never sees his family, but makes five million pesos in revenue per year. 3. A 35 year-old single mom who makes money online with internets, and gets to spend all the time she wants with her kids. 4. A 22 year-old college dropout who created a few websites that he manages a few hours per week and now makes enough to travel the world, spends time with friends and family, and pursues his favorite hobbies.

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Almost anyone can develop the qualities necessary to succeed as
an entrepreneur.

To illustrate, consider this question.
Who among the following is the most successful entrepreneur?
Choose two persons rom the given scenarios then explain and justify. Give examples and situations to support your answers.


1. A 35 year-old farmer who has owned a two hectare pineapple
plantation for 10 years, makes just enough to get by, but loves
what he is doing, and calls everyone in the barangay a friend.
2. A 30 year-old CEO of a software firm who works 70 hours a
week, stays stressed, never sees his family, but makes five million
pesos in revenue per year.
3. A 35 year-old single mom who makes money online with
internets, and gets to spend all the time she wants with her kids.
4. A 22 year-old college dropout who created a few websites that
he manages a few hours per week and now makes enough to
travel the world, spends time with friends and family, and pursues
his favorite hobbies.

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