Intro to Entrepreneurship Journal

The readings and videos were very interesting this week, and I enjoyed them quite a bit. However, my favorite video was the "The Formula and Happiness." I learned quite a lot from that video! I liked the formula that J. Paul Getty shared: Step 1: Get up early (Because your competitor is probably already awake!) Step 2: Work hard (Be a balanced work-a-holic) Step 3: Find oil (Discover your product or idea) I like that the host, Jim Ritchie, says that you can conquer the world by following those 3 steps! I also really liked what Frank Levinson presented in his second video, "Top 10 Must Have for a Start-up." I found his guidelines very informational and instructive. I think that they are very important for us to remember in this time where everyone seems to be starting their own businesses, especially direct-sales businesses. He guidelines are: 1) Spending everything on a good team and equipment 2) Letting people know the company is in business 3) Raising...

This week I really enjoyed learning about stars and steppingstones. I found it really helpful to map out my own guide and think about what I really want. I also liked having to think about three jobs that I can do to help get me to my ultimate goal (or star). That made me really think about what I should be doing in order to gain the necessary experience needed to achieve my ultimate goal of publishing a novel. I liked the idea of having ethical guardrails as well. That was something that I hadn't thought about in the past while developing a career plan. I think that they are extremely important though, and I am glad we talked about them Weekly Questions: 1) I think that Randy Pausch was able to achieve so many of his childhood dreams because he didn't allow walls to stop him. He had determination and wanted to achieve these dreams enough that he didn't let the "brick walls" get in his way. 2) I absolutely think that dreaming is important. I think that Rand...

This is where I will be jotting down thoughts and important moments while taking Intro to Entrepreneurship! In the reading, author Jeff Sandefer said, " His folder, a journal of sorts, reminded me of how important it is for entrepreneurs to keep track of the lessons we learn and the questions we’re still struggling with. Being able to see your progress, reflect on it, and, when necessary, synthesize key lessons into a new insight are critical traits for entrepreneurial success." I hope to come to recognize the importance of journaling!