W06 Reflection

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 could be set, no greater progress could be made, and no greater joy and satisfaction could be experienced than to determine that we will accept Jesus Christ as the Savior of the world and live His teachings.

I could not be more grateful to receive a degree from a church institution. This opportunity allows me to truly be who I am and express myself in ways I could not do if I was attending a different school where the way I think, and feel might be frowned upon. I believe that I will receive the most out of my education because of this experience. Learning such wholesome and wonderful things while working on a degree in business I know will help me hold onto my values and standards as I go forward in my future endeavors as an entrepreneur. Knowing and loving Jesus Christ will bring me much joy and satisfaction though out my life.




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