Week Two... 9/19/17

We had a ton of homework this week. But surprisingly I loved it. Everything that we have been required to read or watch so far has really intrigued me, and has seemed like the kind of things that I would be reading and watching even if it weren't required.
This week we were asked to read a paper called Stars and Stepping Stones and a paper by the title of, What is Your Calling in Life?

A few of the things that I really got out of this read, was....

• Begin with the end in mind. The entrepreneurial philosophy is based on dealing with uncertainty not certainty. Beginning with the end in mind is about finding why life is worth living and being true to your values and dreams. 
• Charge confidently ahead but remember to look up from time to time so you don't charge off of a cliff. I liked this point because how often do we hear 'just keep pushing through' 'put your head down and push ahead' I like knowing that every once in a while, you do need to take a breather, take a step back and make sure your heading the right direction.
• The objective is not to craft a perfect plan, life changes to much for that. But you do need a destination point and a rough draft of how to get there. Life is a journey not a destination. But that does not mean that life should be an aimless journey.
• Take a look at the world, what needs to be done? When you find that answer, go and do it. Do it better than anyone else does it and the world will beat down your door for your help. Then you will have more than a job or a career, you will have a mission, a calling.
• Visions are not dreams, they are realities you hope to create.
• The very idea of a professional calling should be religious in nature. God is in everything, and you should dedicate everything you do unto him
• Fallacies VS Truth; 

1. If your Lucky VS Hard work pays off!
2. One true Calling VS Be a good person, search for what makes you happy
3. Bliss awaits you VS Follow your blisters
4. The world will take notice VS God will notice ;) 
5. Work gives life meaning VS You give work meaning

• Define yourself by your gifts, not by your lack of a job.

Things to think about this week:

• At your funeral, what do you want said about you? what role from your life do you want mentioned first? What about second or third?
• Question people from each age group. Learn what the life looks like from their prospective.
• Imagine situations where your values may be called into question and consider your response.
• What contribution are you making now? And what will be your contribution in the future?
• What are your unique gifts that you bring to the table?

That's it for now... Until next week, Lessons in Entrepreneurship, to be continued.