Week 13


This week learning about the importance of preparing yourself, learning through experiences are important to being successful as an entrepreneur.  I have heard people say that people are just born to be entrepreneurs, but through this week’s readings I feel it is possible for anyone if they take opportunities to learn and pay attention to what is happening around them.  It is a goal that is not limited to just those born with the ability.  

I always assumed that people who are entrepreneurs jumped right into it early, but the lesson this week encouraged beginning by working for large corporations and then moving into smaller businesses.  Doing so allows you to learn and understand the operations of a business from people who are doing it large scale.  Beginning by working for large corporations also allows you to build relationships that will benefit you in your own business.  One thing I have learned throughout my different jobs is that relationships I have built in one job has benefited me in jobs that followed.  It has also been one of my attributes that attracted entities to me to where they sought me out to work for them.

One point I enjoyed in the readings was that entrepreneurship is the pursuit of opportunities.  Although I am not interested in starting my own business I feel that I can embrace the entrepreneur spirit by always looking for opportunities to grow, learn, and better my position.  For me entrepreneurship is always improving, looking to grow, and to make a positive difference.  If I make this a part of who I am I have no doubt that my journey through life will be a journey of improvement, accomplishment, and of peace and joy.  For me entrepreneurship aligns well with I am taught in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.


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