The results of studies of psychological readiness for entrepreneurship as a part and a condition of competitiveness are presented. The content of psychological readiness is analyzed. The results of exploratory empirical research are given. It is shown that psychological readiness for entrepreneurship is associated with its successfulness, provides its competitiveness. Psychological readiness is determined by the development of important personal and professional qualities, the ability to mobilize inner resources, and knowledge of possible scenarios. Significant gender differences in the estimates did not appear.
Keywords: acmeology; competitiveness; professional readiness; psychological readiness; acmeological
willingness; personal and professional qualities.
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