The Business of Me

 2/22/21 “People in their late teens and early twenties often have a misconception about life. They believe that their greatest challenges will come from unforeseen events and external circumstances. This turns out to be untrue. The greatest challenges always come from within.” (Acton Business School, A Message to Garcia: Will You Deliver It?, Austin Texas, USA, 2008)                Now, being in my late 20s I can say this statement is true. I was always trying to prepare for unknown challenges while simultaneously being my own greatest obstacle. As we have heard a few times throughout the Intro to Entrepreneurship course, the only thing that can stop us from achieving greatness is ourselves. There are many things that must be overcome on the entrepreneur journey, both external and internal, but as the Acton booklet states, “The greatest challenges always come from within.”                The Acton Business School teaches that developing the right habits can help you overcome those

 2/16/2021 “The only limitations you have are those you set on yourselves. All of the tools and texts are here, right at your hand. But sometimes we cannot recognize the real purpose and significance of the moment which is ours to experience. ”(Patricia T. Holland, However Long and Hard the Road , Brigham Young University January 18, 1983) On that same day, with his wife, Elder Holland stated, “..nothing very valuable can come without significant sacrifice and effort and patience on our part. ” That may overwhelm us. That may make us feel like giving up but Elder Holland pleads, “I am asking you this morning not to give up “for ye are laying the foundation of a great work.” That “great work” is you—your life, your future, the very fulfillment of your dreams. That “great work” is what, with effort and patience and God’s help, you can become.” God is rooting for us. God is rooting for me. I know that when things become hard Jesus will be there to succor if only, I turn to him. I am a

  Shall the youth of Zion falter In defending truth and right? While the enemy assaileth, Shall we shrink or shun the fight? No! True to the faith that our parents have cherished, True to the truth for which martyrs have perished, To God’s command, Soul, heart, and hand, Faithful and true we will ever stand. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Saints Hymn, “True to the Faith” Text and music:   Evan Stephens, 1854–1930 )  2/10/2021 In one of the talks we read for Business 110 this week, “Stand True and Faithful” by President Gordan B. Hinkley, he quoted the above hymn. This hymn has a special place in my heart, as does the meaning behind it. As a youth I was able to participate in a large cultural celebration where we sang this song. The spirit was strong and there was such power as hundreds of youths sang this song together. That moment will be with me forever and I know that I was singing a testimony of my life. Faithful and true I will ever stand. In order t

                           “Character is determined by the extent to which we can                                               master ourselves toward good ends. ”      (Elder N. Eldon Tanner, Success is Gauged by Self Mastery, April 1975 General Conference) 2/5/2021      Elder Tanner states that there are two important elements to self-mastery, the first moral standards and the second willpower.  When we exercise our willpower to always choose the right, we will be set on the path back to our Heaven Father. Mastery over ourselves is the only way to success.      Part of gaining self-mastery is striving to gain knowledge. Acton’s School of Business’ booklet “So You Want to be an Entrepreneur” declares that there are three areas of knowledge needed in order to start a successful business. First, industry knowledge. For this you need an understanding of the trends, history, and current status of the industry. You need to understand your product and who buys it. It is also vital to bui