Week 2: Dreams

My favorite assignment from this week's readings and videos was the Randy Pausch's Last Lecture. Wow, talk about inspiring! I loved how he talked about how important dreams are. Pausch talks about how as "favor to him," parents need to let their kids dream, be creative, and support them in accomplishing those dreams. I had great parents who let me do that and I owe a lot of who I am today to them. I have a personal goal to give my children the creative environment, love, and support that they need to make their dreams come true.

Also, I enjoyed the article "What is your calling in life?" by Jeffery Thompson. After reading that I feel even more confident that the greatest calling I have in this life is to be a mother. But I also have goals of finishing my bachelor’s degree in Business Management so that someday I can work for the Walt Disney Company. I believe in Disney’s cause to help dreams come true. I also believe that this is another calling I have, to bring magic and happiness to families. This weeks assignments have held a common theme for me: dreams. But isn’t that what entrepreneurship is all about? Pursuing your dreams.  

Introduction Week - Reflection

Reflecting has always been important to me in my life. I have kept a consistent journal since the age of 8 years old, and in a way it has been a form of therapy for my. I journal about my classes, when I am out in nature, when I have undergone a trial, and at happy and triumphant moments in my life. It helps me to see my mistakes, to learn and to grow. My blessings are also made clearer when I write them out on paper and I am more grateful because of it. That is why the Entrepreneur Journal is what I am most looking forward to in this class of Intro to Entrepreneur. When I saw the topics of the weeks had titles such as “Create a Life of Meaning,” “Moving Forward With a Driving Passion,” “Loyalty and Leadership,” and “Dream Big Dreams,” I knew I would enjoy journaling about them. My goal for this class, as I reflect, is to learn from the lessons ways to develop useful leadership skills and techniques.  

In this weeks class readings, I most enjoyed the talk by Elder David A. Bednar, “Your Whole Souls as an Offering Unto Him.” I love how Elder Bednar urges students to develop a mighty heart and a strong mind to effectively serve God. Also, he talks about not just sacrificing our time and earthly things to the Lord. Elder Bednar asks us all to consecrate ourselves to Him. Meaning we must develop and dedicate ourselves to a sacred purpose, His purpose, building up the kingdom of God.  

After reading his talk I have recommitted to building a mighty heart through service, as well as building a strong mind by learning at the Lord’s university. As a leader I believe it is important to have a mighty heart and a strong mind.