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.