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Celebrate Your Life

This final week of the semester’s concept is centered on the end result of your business. There were various resources that we had to study from that were essentially about having an enduring life plan throughout your life/business. What that means is finding the right way to run your business, and then to continue the course throughout the rest of your life. There were many examples that were shared, both good and bad, that showed the importance of this concept, and I’ll share my favorites here. The first one is a scriptural account of King David. He was a righteous man to begin with, but eventually he let what was important to the world (defeating many men) and desires of the flesh (lusting after bathsheba) take precedence over the things of God. Because of this he was estranged from God. David began the race well, but eventually failed to finish his course. Second, Tom Monaghan, the founder of Domino’s Pizza, talked about his experience as an entrepreneur. He was incredibly successf
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A Journey of Gratitude

     This week’s study was something that really caught my attention. We focused on gratitude. This, in and of itself, is an extremely powerful tool. We were reminded to have gratitude for our mothers, fathers, teachers, friends, country, and our Savior.      Before I get any further, there have been at least 10 research articles written on the power of gratitude in our lives. I only know this because a young woman in my advanced writing and research class gave her final presentation on this back in April. She is a CNA who goes into the homes of her clients to provide care. She is aiming to stay in the field of nursing, and so she chose this topic of gratitude because of the unique impact it has on her field. Nurses deal with stressful situations, tight schedules, few breaks, and they frequently experience high job burnout. In fact, in a profession that is so incredibly crucial to the healthcare world, nurses experience the highest number of job turnover. Truthfully, not much will chan
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Becoming a Change-Maker

     The three most important things I learned this week are: 1- Working on something that matters and having a mission-based career, 2- Having a scalable vision that can motivate people to go above and beyond, and 3- Managing energy, health, happiness, and relationships as a marathon runner, rather than a sprinter. 1. Working on something that matters and having a mission-based career: When people work on something that they truly believe in and that has a positive impact on the world, they are likely to feel more engaged and motivated. This can lead to better job satisfaction, productivity, and overall well-being. It can also contribute to a sense of purpose and fulfillment in life. The experience gained highlights the importance of finding work that aligns with one's values and sense of mission. 2. Having a scalable vision that can motivate people to go above and beyond: A compelling vision that resonates with people can inspire them to work harder and achieve more than they mig
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Measuring the Cost

     This week’s topic is something that I have thought a lot about, and still don’t feel like I have THE answers, even when I’m about to give you my best answers. We were given a lot of study material, as well as two mini cases that made us think about what we would do under conflicting circumstances. “Measuring the cost” means to determine what you would do in a situation where you had to choose between your business/career and your family. I like to think that we all initially would say family, and then when put in that situation, we would justify our decision not to choose family by using family as a crutch for our excuse.      For example, imagine you have told your daughter for weeks that you would be to her first dance recital and wouldn’t miss it for the world. But then, an hour before the recital, you get a call from your biggest client demanding that she needs you immediately for a problem that only you can solve. She brings in more than half of your sales. If you don’t addre
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Dream Big Dreams

     I really appreciated the first video that we watched in our class this week. In this video, a man shares an experience of going to a conference where his business was placed in the top 100. He went to this conference expecting to be somewhere in the 70's of the nation. It was to his surprise that he ranked number 11 in the nation. He taught us to never overestimate or underestimate ourselves.       I'm sure that running a business doesn't always start the same way for all of us, but it's important to never underestimate yourself. It reminds me of one of my greatest physical personal achievements. My senior year of high school I was trying to make it to state on the swim team in the 100 Breaststroke. I had barely made it the year before, and didn't perform very well, so I was really determined this year. My very first meet I ended up qualifying for state! I was so excited! But with each meet that came and went, I realized I had hit a plateau. I kept getting the
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Disciple Leadership

     This week we talked about becoming disciple leaders. Typically when we talk about becoming a disciple, we are talking about following. But when we use these two words together we are talking about being both a follower and a leader. To me, a disciple leader is someone who can use the teachings of the one they follow, embody those teachings, and lead under those teachings as well. I believe that the best way to achieve this is through REALLY applying what you learn. So for me, I strive to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. It is also important that we mention what the word strive means. To strive means to make great efforts, to struggle or fight vigorously , to achieve or obtain something. That definition is important to me because that means that there is heart and passion in what you do. I’m a firm believer that the most influential speakers that motivate you, or speak to your heart, are the ones that put passion into what they are saying. You know that they have put in some i
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Overcoming Challenges

     This week as we studied what it meant to overcome challenges, I realized how much I admire those that have come before me. We read about pioneers and their perseverance in building the Salt Lake Temple. Not only did they have to do all of the groundwork for the temple, then bury it due to threats, but to re-dig, begin the foundation, and haul slabs of heavy stone to build the temple. Through all of the hardships I imagine that they wondered if it was worth it at all. Yet, they continued to build in the faith that this was a commandment from God and that they would enjoy the blessings that came from the ordinances in the temple.       If I were to relate this to the upcoming challenges that I will undoubtedly face in my entrepreneurial journey, I'm trying to imagine what those challenges might be. I can foresee logistical issues popping up. I might be pretty naive, like most people that want to start a business, but I recognize that there has so be a commitment to jump in with
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