I'm not one for writing in journals, though I have from time to time throughout my life. One thing that I have learned from those moments when I have chosen to record my thoughts through written word is that once written, it is easier for me to remember in more vivid detail what occurred in my life. I'm taking a course on becoming an entrepreneur. In my course, I'm learning what I've heard from many "Ted Talks" as well as other seminars I've been to in the past, "Be yourself. Live your passion." Essentially, that's what's being taught.
I really like Elon Musk as a business man and find his philosophies intriguing on different levels. I've watched many shows where he's being interviewed. He has taught similar mantras. In the most recent one I remember watching, he stated, and I'll paraphrase, "If you want to be successful in business, don't try to create a business to make money, create a business to serve people, to give them what they need before they even realize it's something they need. If you can give people a better product or service that they don't want to live without, the money will come." Essentially, that was his point. This is what I'm picking up from the other videos and readings in my course.
I look forward to introspection and experiencing a few 'aha' moments. I'm excited to have a challenge to find my fears in business and fight them. I have so many good ideas, but hold back due to fears. I hope this class/course will force me to address them and find ways to calm them. When Gordon Hinckley, in one of the videos we were asked to watch, stated that this generation is more educated than any in the past, I connected because he was talking to my generation. As I considered his statement, I realized most every generation will be more educated than the one before it, as long as we continue to prize education and teach its pursuit to our children. This will be a great ride!
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