Initial Post - 17/04/2017

Starting-Up, Finding Purpose, Accountability, Thanks, Learn

Lessons Learned
-Before I write, please do understand that I've never written my own blog before, so if it seems very amateur-like it's because it is. That being said, for one, I never expected to do all of the readings nor watch the videos for this last lesson, but I did and I am grateful that I have. I actually took six pages worth of notes. I have a feeling that this class will impact my life for the better and better guide me not only through figuring out my own business, but also figuring out myself. As mentioned in one of the readings "The start-up is you." 
-One thing I really appreciated was when I read "Your Whole Souls as an Offering Unto Him". Last semester I had a lack of motivation for completing assignments and that led to me being on academic warning. "Never again" I told myself and what Elder Bednar said only strengthened that choice. "Diligence implies a tenacious persistence about an engagement in, and a love for the process of learning... You have a responsibility to yourself, your family, and to your Savior and His church." Before when I was slacking off in school, I realize now how selfish I was being and that my own negligence affects more than just myself. I wasn't building myself up, rather I was only using my curiosity as an excuse to not do something. For example: "Why is it like that? Well I refuse to conform to that stupid way." Little did I know that I was only living within my own "stupid" comfort. -Another thing that I took note of was when he was talking about sacrifice and consecration. I didn't truly understand consecration until this. "Sacrifice is what I will offer, surrender, yield, or give up. Consecration, on the other hand is to fully develop and dedicate [a talent, money, etc.] to a sacred purpose." I am here now at this exact moment in time, not out of vain, but because I have purpose. Purpose that I am still not quite sure of, but this much I do know: I must help others. I must be charitable. Last but not least, I must give thanks unto Him for such wonderful opportunities. 
I knew that I was on the right path once I read "Entrepreneurs long for the future, act in the present, and learn from the past." I have a close friend that mentions how much she hates thinking about the future because of how unsure she is about it. Then there's me. If it were not for the thought of a future, I wouldn't have any goals nor any ideas on how to reach my them. I love the risk and the volatility of my future because I have the power to choose how I will react to the hard things that come my way. 
Things I wish to work on as I move forward are as follows: 
  • To not be afraid to move forward without any crystal clear direction. I need to have a goal in mind and start with little steps. It's not like following directions on a map. You are the mapmaker, meaning that you draw this map as you go through the journey of life. You'll take wrong turns, that's inevitable. Learn from the wrong turns and mark them on your map.
  • Setting myself apart from the rest of the crowd. Figure out what makes me me. Find my talents and learn how to best utilize them in my life's work. 
  • Lastly, be better at writing in my journal and knowing what and when to write.
"For a life in permanent beta, the trick is to never stop starting."

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