Entrepreneur's Journal

Questions from the W04 Deconstructing Your Fears Document:  1.   If you pursue your calling with discipline, intentionality, and the help of fellow travelers, what are the chances that your worst case scenario will really happen? The chances of my worst case scenarios happening are slim but still a threat to my success. If I allow my fears to paralyze me from even moving forward that could ruin my plans for success. I know if I continue to pursue my goals that success will follow. Even though the road is long I must keep moving forward. I know fifteen to twenty years from now I will ponder back on this time and be grateful I didn't let myself down. I know I have what it takes to fulfill my goals and dreams. I deserve it as much as anyone else. 2.   As you look at your list of fears, what themes emerge? What is at the core of what you really fear? Financial ruin? The judgment or disapproval of others? Physical harm? Endangering the ones you love? Embarrassment? I think ...

W03 Reflection This week we studied honesty and business ethics. I enjoyed this week's study materials. One of my favorite talks this week was True Blue, Through and Through by Sheri L. Dew. Sister Dew discussed the virtue of integrity and said one important thing about integrity is telling the truth but that this is only the beginning.  She shared these truths about integrity: Joseph F. Smith said, "Integrity is the cornerstone of character." Gordon B. Hinkley said, "Hold your head in the sunlight of truth, unashamed before anyone." Joseph F. Smith, "True blue, through and though. Sister Dew also shared seven things we can do to Becoming a Woman or Man of Integrity: 1) Decide today, once and for all, that you will be worthy of trust. 2) Have faith that the Lord can and will help you. and then diligently seek His help. 3) Make covenants and keep them. 4) Stand up for what you believe. 5) Expect your integrity to be challenged. 6) Don't give up. 7) Coven...

Why do you think Randy Pausch was able to achieve so many of his childhood dreams? I think Randy Pausch was able to achieve so many of his childhood dreams because: 1) His parents allowed him to be who he truly is. They let him draw on the walls of his bedroom. He was encouraged to be who he was and not suppress it.  2) He allowed his "brick walls" to push him harder to achieve his goals and dreams. 3) He dreamed big. Like when he went to Disney World and thought he wanted to build things like what he saw there. He wasn't afraid to look beyond his limitations.  4) He lived his life right. He said, "If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself, the dreams will come to you. I believe Randy achieved as much as he did because he was a good man with righteous desires. Karma took care of him, and the his dreams came true. Do you feel that dreaming is important? Why or why not? Dreaming is very important because dreams are what drives us to become...

  W01 Thoughts and Reflections What did you learn from this week’s readings and videos? In one of the videos Reid Hoffman said, "You are not a finished asset, you’re not a finished set of skills. You can always do better; you can always learn more." This stuck with me this week as I have been pondering my journey to get my bachelor's degree. It has not been easy and sometimes I want to give up. This quote reminded me that the Lord is not finished with me yet and there are still skills and knowledge I am meant to gain. I believe through my prayers Heavenly Father has told me to finish my degree, no matter how long it takes, or the bumps in the road. My life will be blessed as I allow Heavenly Father to mold me into the person He wants me to be. I know he will never lead me astray. Gaining my degree is something that I have wanted for myself since I was a little girl. I have chipped away at different things through out the years. I am a Licensed Massage Therapist and have a...