W11 Reflection: Entrepreneurial Journal

 What is your attitude toward money?

Money is a necessary evil in our world. We have to have money in order to survive and to live our lives. I do believe that there is too much emphasis put on money and it has and does create a lot of big issues all over the world. There are many people that don’t have enough money to even survive much less live. The poverty in the world is getting worse and worse and something needs to be done. There are people that have more money than they could spend in 10 lifetimes and some of them donate and try to help people. But it isn’t enough. They have enough money to donate to help more people. They don’t need their homes to be personal resorts. There are people with much less money that are donating what they can including their time. I want to be able to make enough money for me and my family to live comfortably. I don’t want to worry about how we will make it if a car problem happens or someone gets sick with lots of medical bills. 

How can your view of money affect the way you live?

Understanding that money is needed in life helps us know that we need to gain an education and find a good job that we can be happy at while still being there for our family. I want to raise my kids to be kind, caring and giving people. They don’t need to judge those that are less fortunate than them. The idea of helping others is the way I want to raise my family to think about money and others. Money isn’t the goal of life, the goal is to live with your family and be happy.  

What rules are recommended for prospering?

I don’t believe there are any set rules that will result in a lot of money. There are a lot of suggestions but you have to find what works for you and your family and your personal situation. Prospering doesn’t have to mean being rich. Prospering can mean thriving in your personal and familial life. Being there for others. Helping and serving when you can. Prospering shouldn’t be synonymous with wealth.

BUS110 W10 Reflection: Entrepreneurial Journal

  This week provided so many helpful and interesting resources to learn from. In the talk given by Elder Dallin H. Oaks stated, “In contrast to the institutions of the world, which teach us to know something, the gospel of Jesus Christ challenges us to become something.” In order to “become something” we will need to learn and grow to “learn something.” Learning doesn’t have an end date because if we are wise then we continue to seek out knowledge and learn more throughout our life. Learning to have a growth mindset is important in our professional lives as well as our personal lives. When and if you choose to start a business or launch a product doesn’t mean the work is done. It is just beginning. You have to continue to gain education about your career and seek out people that can help you grow. Keeping this in mind is important when you are faced with challenges. Instead of retreating when trials come, keep the goal of gaining knowledge and push your way through and you will grow through what you go through. I want to finish my Bachelor’s Degree by next year. But this will take extra work and extra effort on my part. While it seems daunting at times, I keep the end in mind. I remind myself why I’m going to school and even when school is hard, I can learn from it. 

In the video, “Your Emotional Fingerprint” it states, “Since the dawn of time, there’s been a struggle between two forces. One is uplifting, hopeful, encouraging, confident, and charitable; seeks not to own or control, and is strong, beautiful, free and independent. The other is fearful, egotistical, prideful, puffed up, lazy, contentious, lonely, seeks approval, is negative, and is loathsome. I’m not talking about a movie plot, or the next great novel; I’m talking about the battle in each of us.” This stands out and reminds us to always look and move forward with a positive attitude about our personal and professional lives.

BUS 110 W9 Reflection: Entrepreneurial Journal

  This was an interesting week and I was able to learn a lot from the readings. The assigned reading that stood out the most to me this week was, “A Disciple Preparation Center (DPC)” by Elder David A. Bednar. He shares about the Missionary Training Center (MTC) and about the various experiences that have come from that but most importantly the Missionary Training Centers are located near a temple. I didn’t know this before I read this article. But this makes so much sense. Temple attendance is so very important in our lives and we are encouraged by all church leaders to make this an important priority. Missionaries are dedicating the next couple of years of their lives to the Lord and they will need His guidance. There is no better place to pray and grow that important relationship with our Heavenly Father than at the temple. Allowing young missionaries to attend the temple while at the Missionary Training Center is helpful for their spiritual growth. He then talks about Brigham Young University - Idaho is similar to the MTC by being close to a temple. Elder Bednar and others have noticed how beneficial this has been for the missionaries at the MTC and the residents as Brigham Young University - Idaho. He explained that they are looking to create “not a missionary training center (MTC), but a Disciple Preparation Center - a DPC.” 

Elder Bednar stated, “A disciple is one who follows or attends upon another for the express purpose of learning. Please note that a disciple both follows and learns.” This Disciple Preparation Center sounded really insightful. I think having a place where we can gather and learn more about how to be Disciples outside of Sunday Church. This has inspired me to be a better disciple and even though there may not be a Disciple Preparation Center by me, I can do my own thing and study about being a better disciple.

BUS110 W8 Reflection: Entrepreneurial Journal

In President Monson’s talk titled, “Looking Back and Moving Forward” he talks about the passing of President Gordon B. Hinckley and about what a wonderful called of God man that he was. It is always said when someone you love and care for passes on. But something to remember is that it is only sad for us that are left on Earth. For those that have passed they are with their Heavenly Father and free from pain. President Monson explains that while we can look back and remember their life but we must ultimately look toward the future and embrace what the Lord has in store for us. 

President Monson stated, “In the private sanctuary of one’s own conscience lies that spirit, that determination to cast off the old person and to measure up to the stature of true potential. In this spirit, we again issue that heartfelt invitation: Come back. We reach out to you in the pure love of Christ and express our desire to assist you and to welcome you into full fellowship. To those who are wounded in spirit or who are struggling and fearful, we say, Let us lift you and cheer you and calm your fears. Take literally the Lord’s invitation.” The Lord is willing to overlook our past and forgive us for our sins so that we can move forward in faith and cleanliness like President Monson encourages us to do. I have done some things that I’m not proud of in my past and I felt as if I couldn’t be forgiven and I wasn’t worth being forgiven. But I was lucky to have great church leaders that explained that even though I have made past mistakes, I can still repent and be forgiven. I don’t have to focus on the past and feel hopeless but rather I can learn from my past and move on to bigger and better things in my life as long as I follow the Lord and His promptings.

BUS 110 W7 Entrepreneurial Journal

 Which of the 7 habits has the most meaning for you?

Habit 1: Be proactive 

Being proactive is important in all aspects of life because it helps you choose what is happening and how you react rather than just letting things happen and having to react. It’s similar to being on the defensive side of sports, you are in control. Whereas an offensive side has to react to whatever they are given and they aren’t proactive. 

Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind

If you know where you want to go in life then you can have a better idea of what you want and need to do in order to make that happen. For example, if I want to own my own business selling T-Shirts, then I know I need to learn some things about business, marketing, t-shirt design, etc. By knowing my end goal, I am able to prepare and gain all the knowledge I can to help be successful. 

Habit 3: Put first things first

This habit seems simple but it is an important one to master. Being able to recognize what is most important and then working on those things first will help get things in order. When you are faced with a lot of different tasks, you need to learn to prioritize so that you aren’t creating more work for yourself. Understanding what needs to be done first and actually doing that will help you be more efficient and organized.

Why will the 7 habits help you fill your life with passion and purpose as you seek to achieve both a private and public victory?

Gaining knowledge will never hurt you. So understanding the 7 Habits can only help you succeed. They help to give a starting point at what needs to be done and how to accomplish your goals so that you can get and be where you want in your personal and professional life.