Becoming

Growing up, I was always that shy, independent kid. Even up to the date of my baptism a few years back, I was hesitant to use the Atonement (before my extended knowledge) because I didn't want to bother Jesus Christ with my problems. Now knowing that he has already suffered for my sins, I can more fully rely and not be hesitant about utilizing the atonement. That being said, how often are we hesitant to help someone else or allow them to help us because we're either too prideful or too worried about what they/someone else will think of us? More often than not I'm sure. For example, my grandfather was always so kind and charitable to everyone. Because of this, of course there were times that he struggled, but he knew that he always had people in his life that would be there for him, no matter what. Partially what kept him so good, I assume is his self-responsibility to be the best that he could be for everyone that was already in his life and for the people that he would mee...

The point of a business is not to just pocket the profit. "It is to make a profit so that the business can do something more or better. That 'something' becomes the real justification for the business" (Charles Handy). A major question is how can a business make a great profit if they don't have the consumer's trust? How can they gain that trust if the company doesn't have any good virtues or reputable integrity? The answer is simple: They cannot. The company would either go bankrupt or not get as much profit as they want. Well how do we as a company create this trust? Start by being a corporation that actually cares about the costumer and not all about what they're willing to give to you. What are you able to deliver to them? Secondly, be consistent in what you are delivering. If the goods you are providing are not up to standard and another company is attracting your costumers, maybe it is high time to be consistent in delivering better service with ...

The two readings I most enjoyed from this week are the Formula For Success by Thomas S. Monson and Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. As a guy that makes mistakes often, when President Monson stated that "This is a time when we cannot afford not to be engaged in an earnest search for truth." I wholeheartedly agreed. A mistake that I would never want to occur is having my family think that I have any priorities before them. They are my number one support and motivation. In the Life and Liberty reading, it shows that statistics prove that our average amount of happiness is inherited, and as a father, it is my sole duty to my family and to God to make sure that my wife and children have that joy. Going throughout my life, I've encountered some parents and spouses that think that they can simply buy the affection of their children and or spouse. Another statistic proves that you cannot buy happiness. When we are in the act of service, we are able to find the most fu...

     I am so grateful for the things that I have been learning in this class and how related it is to the gospel. Too many people forget to involve the essential things that the gospel enriches our lives with: Honesty, integrity, diligence, humbleness, etc. When we create room for these important things and fill our lives with nothing else, there can be no room for any deceit of the Devil. It's as simple and true as this and too many forget.      On another note, I am also grateful for who Gordon B. Hinckley brought up in his talk: Mothers and friends that will stand by you through the thick and thin. In my hardest of times, these are the two that I turn to for solace and advice. To remember them is also an important part of growth, for you can try to emulate what they have done for you.      This week's reading involved us reading about the "7 Habits." I read the book by Stephen Covey back in high school and I did not truly appreciate it t...

     Well it is the fourth week of school and I'm starting to realize some very important things about myself, especially thanks to my entrepreneurship class. Some things that I truly desire and prioritize are affecting what I had originally planned for my business. Before, I desired to open up my own bakery, but the more I go through my studies and am contemplating the future of my life and of others, I don't think that the food business is what I am meant to do. Each day I have a longing to help those around me, not just mentally/spiritually, but also physically. While creating my bucket list, one of the things that surprised me that came to mind was that I wanted to go to a developing country and give medical attention to those in need of it. It would be hard to do that when my knowledge is limited to making the perfect cinnamon rolls.      This may go along with my personal constitution assignment that I will be focusing on next, but one thing that Jim...

I've been apprehensive to write on here, I'll admit. Sometimes I am unsure of what is exactly appropriate content for this blog, but nonetheless, here is what I have to write. Within this first week that I've been back at college, I have come to learn and remember so many things. For example, I am realizing just how important the people in my life are. I used to be fairly independent and only saw people as a hindrance to my growth. I was that guy that hated group projects because I seemed to be the only one that worked on it. Where I'm at today in my life, couldn't be any further from what I once believed. Without the people in my life, I most definitely would not be as knowledgeable as I am today. Lately, I have seen how blessed I am to be surrounded by people that are so compassionate and enjoy my friendship. It is actually quite interesting, once I was able to comprehend it, that these are all such extraordinary people that have no problem helping others no matte...