Week 3 - Travels

This week, I have been out of town visiting my children in Utah. I haven't had regular access to wifi or Word and have basically been doing school from my cell phone.  However, as I have spent time doing different things out here and especially having the opportunity to attend our LDS General Conference, I have been able to think about the path I am taking in life and my choice to have my own business and become an entrepreneur.  Sometimes I think it would be so much easier to just get a job and work for someone else and let them carry the burden of paying taxes, growing a business and making all of the decisions.  However, I will not be able to control my own destiny and path then.  I know that it is so important to consult with the Lord to receive inspiration and confirmation for major life decisions.  After listening to Conference and feeling renewed, I will take more of my choices and questions to the Lord to know what path I should take as I grow my business.  I loved the Acton Heroes video this week, as it confirmed my own personal thoughts this week on seeking to do things that please the Lord and help us on our personal journeys.

Flourishing or Floundering

This week has been a difficult week.  The work load for this class has been very heavy for me in trying to balance it with work and home life.  I am learning a lot, which I am grateful for, but it makes me concerned about the quality of the learning when there is a lot of creating and writing.  It takes time to come up with substantive ideas.  I am not here to complain, though, I am here to learn.

One of the things I have learned most this week is on the psychology behind trends and marketing.  I read The Tipping Point, and it was a fascinating book about seemingly small happenings in the world, history or business that cause huge rises in either consumerism or trends.  I like how Malcolm Gladwell writes, he is a great storyteller and is masterful at connecting his points and topics to support each other to substantiate his theory.  I chose this book because frankly, I have it here at home.  I hadn't read it, it was lent to my son for a school project and I have always wanted to read it.  

Another thing I learned this week is about creative thinking. When having to write down all of the ideas for the $100 Challenge and Big Ideas, it made me wish I had written down all of my business ideas over the years.  I cannot think of how many times I have had business ideas that I now don't remember.  

I also really appreciate learning about the Acton Heroes.  Corey Bell is an inspiring man.  I really admire business men who follow their dreams and create a successful business while balancing their home life and service to others.  That, to me, is living the richest life possible.