W01 Thoughts and Reflections

 

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 an associate's degree in Small Business Management. To get my bachelor's degree, for me is the biggest educational goal I have always wanted. I look forward to finishing and knowing I can follow through for myself. The reading this week made me excited for the "start-up of me."

  • What are you looking forward to learning and experiencing?

What I am looking forward to learning is what I am truly passionate about when it comes to business. I am a mother of five children and I know my work in my home is important but I have always had a pull to do something for me. Really working on me and what I want for my future is exciting to me. I look forward to peeling back the layers to know what I am most passionate about. I believe this experience will lead me to a business start-up that is exciting to me that I can do while raising my children. I hope to find more fulfillment in my life through something that I love doing. 

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