W14 Reflection

If you had one final lecture to share with a group of students on what you have learned from this course, what would you share?

If I had one last lecture to share with a group of students on what I have learned from this course, it would be that the road maybe be long, but it is worth it. I have been motivated by the case studies that have been studied this semester. There has been a common theme of hard work and pushing through challenging circumstances. In business and in life the road sometimes seems long and that we are not going anywhere. Then suddenly something positive happens and there is a spurt of growth. We must chip away at our dreams. Like President Monson said, "We must be a finisher."

What would be your last bit of advice to someone wanting to begin the entrepreneur journey?

My last bit of advice to someone wanting to begin the entrepreneur journey would be that being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart, but I believe it reaps the greatest reward. I think that if someone wants to start the entrepreneur journey that they should do it. People who are pulled to become an entrepreneur are different from other people and there is much satisfaction in a fulfilling business. 

What words of advice, direction, or caution would you give him or her if you had only one chance to give your own last lecture?

The words of advice, direction, or caution I would give is, be prepared to learn how to work hard and enjoy the work that must be done to get you to the point you wish to be at. In the mist of working hard stay true to yourself and be honest in all your dealings. Also, hold fast to your family and allow them to make the big decisions with you so that you are progressing and moving forward together.