Entrepreneur's Journal

 W08 Reflection      In the devotional given by Jeffery R. Holland entitled "However Long and Hard the Road" he says, "Though nothing in our lives seems to require the courage and patient long-suffering of those early Latter-day Saints, still almost every worthwhile endeavor I can imagine takes something of that same determination. Certainly, an education does, including paying off your student loans. But it can be done. I’ve done it. It just takes time. Even love at first sight—if there is such a thing—is nothing like love after nineteen years, seven months, and eleven days, if my marriage to Sister Holland is any indication. Indeed “the best is [always] yet to be”."     When I think about my life right now, I think about the worthwhile endeavor's that I am determined to stay focused on. Two of the things Elder Holland mentions in this quote are worthwhile endeavors for me. They are marriage and education.      As I ponder myself as...

Which of the 7 habits has the most meaning for you? The 7 habits that have the most meaning for me are Be Proactive, Begin with the end in mind, First seek to understand, then be understood, and Sharpen the Saw. Be Proactive:  was meaningful to me because none on the other habits matter if you cannot do this one. Being proactive means that you can take charge, take the lead, and move forward.  I am not always good at this. I often let my husband lead or even my friends. I get concerned I will disappoint others somehow. It is not that I don't ever take charge, I feel like I need to more often. I am confident in my ability to lead and move forward. I feel like opportunities that have come along that I do get to lead, I do a good job. Being proactive is the most important element of achieving mastery. Begin With the End in Mind:  is envisioning obtaining an end result and knowing how you are going to get there. One of my end results right now is receiving a b...

There were two things that really resonated with me this week.  The first one is a quote from Jan Newman. He says, "One of the things that the world lacks today that you can fill is integrity and honesty and you will stick out like a sore thumb out there and people will see that, and they'll like that. And they'll want you to be a part of what they're doing." I liked this quote for multiple reasons but one thing that I like about it is it gives me hope. It gives me hope because I am 39 years old working through the goal of receiving a bachelor's degree and I worry sometimes that I have waited to long for my moment. I truly feel that this isn't true though. My hope is when I am done with my educational goals, which is still some years from now, that my integrity and honesty will shine forth and I will still have a chance to make my mark in the world and do something worthwhile.  The second quote is from N. Eldon Tanner. He says, "No greater goal ...

  W05 Study Reflection What were your key takeaways from "A Hero's Journey" video? In the video "A Hero's Journey" there was one quote that stood out to me that I appreciated and continue to ponder on. It says: "I believe that you have a very special mission on the earth. A mission that will succeed beyond your wildest dreams, but only if you have the faith and courage to find that entrepreneurial calling." This quote impacted my thinking this week. I shifted my thinking in a sense that has me pondering on things that I would like to learn, what my skills and strengths are, and can I use these things to start something that will bring me satisfaction in an entrepreneurial calling. I have a desire to have a mission on the earth that impacts me in a way that brings fulfillment to my heart.  One of the things that "A Journey's Hero" said to do was to ask people in my life what I do better than anyone in the world. My husband said it is m...