BUS 110-Ashley Alexander

The things I had to learn this week really spoke to my heart and my mind. When I started the week, I thought I would just learn more technical things about being an entrepreneur. Instead, I came away with new ideas that made me question what I wanted to do with my time, my goals, and what it really means to succeed. "Three Lessons About What It Means to Be an Entrepreneur," Wences Casares' talk, was one of the most important things I learned entrepreneurship isn't something you do; it's who you are. His second and third lessons were even more profound. They taught us that time is the most important thing we have and that real value is often built through long-term commitment, not by jumping from one idea to the next all the time. That made me remember that being consistent and patient are just as important as being creative and driven. I'm  also learning how to avoid what Amar Bhide called "paralysis by analysis" at work. A lot of the time, I get st...

This week I watched Randy Komisar’s video on finding and pursuing your passion and it gave me a lot to think about. I’ve always felt this pressure to “figure out” my one passion, like there’s supposed to be some clear answer out there waiting for me. But what Randy said helped me breathe a little easier. He talked about how early in life, we’re passionate about many things, not just one. I don’t have just one passion, and maybe that’s okay. Instead of stressing about finding “the” passion or “the” ultimate goal of my life, Randy encouraged the idea of having a portfolio of passions and matching them with the opportunities right in front of me. I loved that idea. It had me asking myself, “What do I value? What do I care about?” If I’m facing north, then I just need to take the next step in that direction, not stress about exactly where I’ll end up. He also made a great point that we often feel paralyzed when we have to choose between right answers , not wrong ones. That’s so true. ...

 I really felt this week's lesson more than I thought I would. How Will You Measure Your Life became a study that made me think about what I do with my time and, more importantly, why I do it. I often forget to take a step back and see how my life fits into the bigger picture because I'm too busy with my daily tasks and duties. One of the most important things I learned was that how we spend our time shows what we really value, not just what we say we value. That woke me up a bit. I say that my faith and family are the most important things to me, but when I thought about how I've been spending my days, I saw that work, to-do lists, and other things were often taking the lead. Clayton Christensen's talk about how important it is to spend in relationships and build a life that reflects your values, rather than just trying to be successful in the eyes of the world, really stuck with me. That made me think. Somewhere along the way, I stopped judging my worth by how m...

 I really enjoyed this week's reading and videos. The videos were a little hard to hear and a little blurry on my end, but I made the most of it. This week made me think about who I want to be not only as an entrepreneur, but who I want to be as a person. I think it's easy to say that we value honesty, but it's much harder to actually live it, especially when there is a great deal of sacrifice on our end. I like when it talked about that our values have to be non-negotiable. Let us not let Satan sway us from doing what is right! It talked about other entrepreneurs who would justify the small things., but when do those actions turn into something larger? What kind of life do I want to create for myself and my family. I try to make my decisions with my eternal goal in mind. I want to be with my Heavenly father and my family forever. Justifying small or large unethical choices will not get me there, in the end it is just not worth it to me. I want to feel good about myself at ...

This week’s study, especially watching Randy Pausch’s “Last Lecture,” really resonated with me. Randy managed to make a lot of his childhood dreams come true, and I think it all comes down to his optimism (something I struggle with), his solid work ethic, and his determination to keep going even when things got tough. He viewed “brick walls” not as dead ends, but as chances to show just how much he desired something. His humility and sense of humor really showed that he got how important teamwork, kindness, and helping others really is. I think dreaming holds a ton of significance. Dreams really shape our lives and give us something to strive for. They inspire us to envision possibilities beyond our current reality and encourage us to take action toward becoming the individuals we aspire to be. Dreaming really boosts our creativity and resilience. When we allow ourselves to dream, we open up a world of possibilities. Dreams are super important because, without them, it’s way too...