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 ...

     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...

     This week's big theme was "Perseverance" hence the title. I really enjoyed the reading that was within this unit because it brought to my mind some of the things that I had been wondering about. Some were in regards to missionary work while the others dealt with serving my friends to the best of my ability.      This last week, I had a job interview at a restaurant named Wingers to be a cook for them. As I was meeting with the General Manager for my interview, we got onto the topic of integrity and entrepreneurship. I told him my aspirations for my future and halfway through the interview, he tells me "Now I hardly ever go out of character, but I read a book called Millionaire Minds and it talks about integrity like you brought up..." Long story short, we got to talking about some of the principles that we've learned throughout our readings. I believe that because of our common ground, I was offered the job tonight.      I truly apprec...

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...