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My Last Lecture

If I were to give a last lecture to future students in this course, I would start with the most important principle: never allow your business to become more important than your family. That isn't to say that sacrifices in the home for the good of your company shouldn't occasionally be made, because a strong business will benefit your family. But in terms of which thing becomes most important in your life, it should always be your family.  Second, you must always be prepared. You should not start a business until you truly know the in's and out's of that market, because you will set yourself up for failure. For example, just because you have been given a new camera doesn't mean you should immediately start a photography business. Learn about the business first, set up your own business plan, and make sure that what you can offer your clients is professional. Thirdly, remember your goals. It can be easy to get discouraged and lose sight of the light at the end o...

Week 13

This week in class we talked about a lot of really great things. On the spiritual side, we studied President Monson's talk "An Attitude of Gratitude," which was a great reminder to me to be grateful for the things that I have. On the business side of things, we talked about many different things. But there was one thing in particular that I found really helpful. Stan Christensen's lecture about avoiding the wrong job was just what I needed to hear. I am close to graduating, and possibly thinking about changing my major. However, I am worried that doing so will make it more difficult for me to get the kind of job that I want after I graduate. Frankly, even if I don't switch my major, I will still worry about this. I hear so many terrible stories about graduates not being able to find work that is equal with their education level. I have worried about that happening in my life, but Stan Christensen's lecture was a great reminder that the first job you take ...