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.
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