Balance in life is key

 

Week 11 (November 21 - November 27) 2021

This week was an odd one, with Thanksgiving happenings and actually my whole family was sick with the cold so it wasn't an easy week for studying. 

The ironic part of this week was that we learned about balance. That is what I had to do this week! Being sick, making a Thanksgiving meal for my family, and doing what school work I could as well as all the normal life stuff. 

SO... Balance in life is very important even when you don't own a business. 

I appreciated the emphasis of how the goal is to become financially independent as apposed to rich. There is a big difference there and I am not looking to get rich so I'm okay with that. I just want to be comfortable enough to enjoy retirement with my husband and be able to travel to see our children when ever we want or need to. No need for a "rich" life. 

The mini cases were messy and I guess that is the idea to get ones mind thinking what if. 

I wrote the question,"What are you going to commit to do to become something?", in my journal.

To put this question and add in the mini cases is rough. I suppose all I can truly commit to right now is to be true to myself and Heavenly Father. 

I won't take a job I hate because who wants to live like that? No one. I'm sorry this post is so short, but sickness is also rough. God bless and...

"Fill your mind with truth, fill your life with service, and fill your heart with love"

President Thomas S. Monson

Emotional Strength is just as important as Taking Action

 

Week 10 (November 14 - November 20) 2021

This week I was able to interview an awesome guy. The owner of Sharp Shopper. I called the corporate office and they connected me to him and he called me later, at his convenience. He is a busy man so I was thrilled and lucky to have a quick Q&A with him.

I believe I learned a lot from talking with him. Just reaching out was a big step for me. I was so nervous to do so. I just really never want to bother people and usually feel like a bother.

ANYWAY....

In the videos and reading this week I really enjoyed learning that taking a break is just as important because that time to clear your head and re-evaluate is essential to keep your creativity active and to keep sane.

The emotional fingerprint was really interesting too. It was more about knowing one self and that has been my pursuit for a long time now. The old Indian parable about the two wolves / sides inside all of us fighting and the one who wins is the one you feed is really thought provoking. It makes me think about everything I do and figure out which side that I am feeding with that action.

I want to feed the good one.

What really drives me? Why?

This question will continue to help me find who I am, and find what really motivates me. 

Another take away I got from this weeks material is to "Dream Huge"

This made me kind of laugh and cry to myself. To this idea I know I need to work on my self esteem a lot. I really need to or I won't make it very far. 

Most of this weeks work was supporting and inspiring as usual, but I just felt most of my energy went to getting the interview and paper for that done. So this weeks notes aren't that much. I did learn that if I ask Heavenly Father for help, and do so humbly, then he will help.

"It is not even enough for us to be convinced of the gospel; we must act and think so that we are converted by it. In contrast to the institutions of the world, which teach us to know something, the gospel of Jesus Christ challenges us to become something."

 (The Challenge to Become)

by Dallin H Oaks

 

 

 

 

I Can, and I Will

 

Week 9 (November 07 - November 13) 2021

This week has been the hardest week for me. I am not entirely sure why. I just feel overwhelmed and I am lacking confidence. I know I need to interview a business owner, and I plan to, but I am struggling to "execute" the task. I do understand why that is the rarest skill of all. I have loads of ideas, but hardly any skill in doing.

I have actually always struggled with that. I struggle with several mental issues and low self worth is one of them so when I think about approaching or meeting with someone to interview them I feel as if I will be wasting their time. 

The videos and studying this week was as good as any week. I enjoyed the two videos from the Launching Leaders Lessons 7 and 10.

The lesson "Good to Great" really struck home. Another problem thought is that if I'm not able to be the best then why try? That thought has really crippled my thoughts growing up. Now I feel like "why try?" SO, this whole program has been helpful in trying to rewire my thoughts to help me see my potential and to, well... Try and Do. 

I had never even heard of growth mindset until I joined pathway so I have learned a lot that can help me become something great. I just need to take a chance and step out of my comfort zone. Easier said than done, but I will do it. I will do it, not just for a grade, but to prove to myself that I can do it. Plus I want to learn from another person who has been where I am, and that is one of the major reasons for this project.

I really love the poems, in the Hero's Journey book, by Edgar A Guest this is the beginning of his poem entitled "Can't" :

 

"Can't is the worst word that's written or spoken;

Doing more harm here than slander and lies;

On it is many a strong spirit broken,

And with it many a good purpose dies.

It springs from the lips of the thoughtless each morning

And robs us of courage we need through the day;

It rings in our ears like a timely-sent warning

And laughs when we falter and fall by the way." 

A Week of Reflection and Strengthening

 Week 6 (October 31 - November 06) 2021

The book "Hero's Journey" by Jeff Sandefer and Rev. Robert Sirico is really inspiring!

There are some amazing stories, poems, and quotes! I love it! I will return to it often.

I really enjoyed chapter 8 entitled "Fighting the Dragon". The dragon was any major, life changing obstacle that comes along. It's all in how you look at it. Perspective has been a huge key in the course and I really understand how important it is in all aspects of life.

A video from this week called "The Five Whys" by Eric Ries was short, but really good. He basically said that when something goes wrong we need to ask what the root cause is. He also said behind every technical error or issue there is a human error or problem. So, in order to fix the issue work back as many steps to reach the root and fix it. I know sounds so simple but the way he explained it was really well done.

I think this week was all about taking in great advice and taking the inspiration to heart. I know that this coming week is an interview and I'm a little anxious about it. I'm always that way when I have to interview because I have such a bad memory. I may need to just take a recording device so I can re-listen to it as needed. I do have an idea of who though so that is a start.

Building and Being a brand

I wrote in my notes: "Clearly know who we are and what our brand is and consistently execute the brand" and I believe I recall a mention of what a brand is. The brand is ME. So, in order to truly love, support, know, grow, and succeed then I have to know me and take care of me. Journey ideas, expand my mind, pray, ponder, and always continue learning. I am understanding much more about how Entrepreneurship is so much more than just opening up a shop or selling something. It is a way of life and a way of thinking.

Inspiring quote by a very inspiring man, Jeffrey R. Holland:

"Trust in God, and believe in good things to come."