progressive spirit; enterprising spirit
Refers to a forward-looking, proactive attitude, often used in business or self-improvement contexts.
An enterprising spirit is essential for new ventures.
進取 alone means 'enterprising' or 'progressive', but is rarely used independently; 進取の精神 is the common phrase.
積極性 is a more general term for proactiveness, while 進取の精神 specifically emphasizes a pioneering, enterprising mindset.
Compound of 進取 (enterprising, progressive) + の (possessive particle) + 精神 (spirit, mind). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is a Sino-Japanese expression used in modern Japanese.