Week 13

So you want to be an entrepreneur? Luckily I have spent the last 13 weeks studying just what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. First I would recommend that you have a strong mind and a mighty heart. I would suggest creating a bucket list of all the things you want to accomplish in your life and make sure that whatever career you start allows you to check some items off of your list. Visualize yourself at an award banquet when you are 75 years old and imagine what type of person you would like to be remembered for. What do you want people to remember you for? 

As you start your entrepreneurial journey I would recommend that you write down what the values that are important to you so that you never forget them. We are only truly successful entrepreneurs when we uphold the values that are important to us. Some other things to consider are that you need to be realistic about your goals. It is great to shoot for the stars and go big but it is also important to remember that you only have about a .0006% of being a "rock star entrepreneur." 

Entrepreneurs need to make rules for themselves. Never be too busy for a church calling, never be too busy for your family, decide what family events are too important to miss. Learn from your heart instead of your head on occasion. Lead by vision, love, and example. Trust people and they will trust you. Be a GOOD person. Fill your heart with love, trust, and service. 

Above all remember that this is a wonderful time to live on earth. Take advantage of the opportunities presented to you. Do something that will make you and the world a better place. Keep your priorities straight. Live your life in a way that you won't regret. 

Week 12

I loved reading an attitude of gratitude by Thomas S. Monson. Here are a few of my favorite quotes. 

• This is a wonderful time to be living here on earth. Our opportunities are limitless. 

• We can lift ourselves, and others as well, when we refuse to remain in the realm of negative thoughts and cultivate within our hearts an attitude of gratitude.

• True friends put up with our idiosyncrasies. They have a profound influence in our lives.

• Let us follow Him. Let us emulate His example. Let us obey His word. By so doing, we give to Him the divine gift of gratitude.

I loved watching the eCorner Videos this week. A few of the most important messages I learned:

• You should always put yourself in a position to take advantages of opportunities that come up.

• When looking for a job you should look for something that you think will be enjoyable. 

Week 11

I really enjoyed learning more about microlending, specifically Grameen Bank. It really changed and enhanced my knowledge of credit and how loans are given. I wish that more institutions would follow after Gameen Bank's footsteps.

I also loved talking with my classmates about credit cards. Debt, savings, and credit are something I have very strong opinions about so it was really fun for me to discuss these topics. It is interesting how many different perspectives on this topic there are. Even though we all have different perspectives there are some core truths that the apostles teach us about how to be wise with our money and I think it is so important to heed that counsel. We shouldn't spend more than we earn, We should live below our means. We should save part of our money for a rainy day.

I also enjoyed completing the Manage Mentor Activity and seeing how my perspective has changed throughout this course about being en entrepreneur. I feel like I have a better understanding of the pros and cons associated with being an entrepreneur and I understand the risks associated with it.