What is the best all around mindset for an entrepreneur to have? Getting a firm grasp on this early on is important because it will shape how you approach and view entrepreneurship for the rest of your life. With the right mindset, you can build businesses and a legacy that lasts long after you are gone. The wrong mindset could only lead to short term gain and short term satisfaction. All entrepreneurs fall into one of two categories/mindsets: those who are in it for the end game, and those who love playing the game. What's the difference, and where do you fall?