I have learned that whatever calling in life we feel is the right one, we still need to make sure that it works hand in hand with the gospel. Is it what the Lord would have you do? Does it help or hinder your eternal progression? I also think this goes right along with achieving childhood dreams. Is it that important to achieve these goals? I think it depends on the dream, and what that dream will ultimately bring you. The only real dream I had growing up was to be a professional athlete. I wanted to play in the NFL or the NBA. I’m not saying that these are bad dreams and that all professional athletes are not good people. I believe that there are a lot of athletes that do good things and are a positive influence in society. I’m just saying for me, it may not have turned out that great. I know myself, and I know that the reasons I wanted to be a professional athlete may not have helped me eternally. It can be very different for other people. I think as we grow and learn what works for us and what doesn't, we can better choose what dreams and callings in life will best help us succeed in this life and the next.
Friday, September 26, 2014
What I have learned so far
I have learned that whatever calling in life we feel is the right one, we still need to make sure that it works hand in hand with the gospel. Is it what the Lord would have you do? Does it help or hinder your eternal progression? I also think this goes right along with achieving childhood dreams. Is it that important to achieve these goals? I think it depends on the dream, and what that dream will ultimately bring you. The only real dream I had growing up was to be a professional athlete. I wanted to play in the NFL or the NBA. I’m not saying that these are bad dreams and that all professional athletes are not good people. I believe that there are a lot of athletes that do good things and are a positive influence in society. I’m just saying for me, it may not have turned out that great. I know myself, and I know that the reasons I wanted to be a professional athlete may not have helped me eternally. It can be very different for other people. I think as we grow and learn what works for us and what doesn't, we can better choose what dreams and callings in life will best help us succeed in this life and the next.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
First Journal Entry 9/18/2014
First Journal Entry 9/18/2014
My eyes have been opened more on what
makes an entrepreneur. Just starting a business does not make someone an
entrepreneur. A quote from the move Robots
comes to mind, "See a need fill a need." This to me is an
entrepreneur minded person. This is someone who is always thinking of
ways to better improve something. I agree with what Guy Kawasaki was
saying about doing what you love, but the timing has to be right. For
example, I have a growing family with immediate needs. It would be downright
selfish of me to look for something that I love to do, and try to make money
doing it while my family starves. The timing is not right for me right
now. Then again, I love having a family. Providing for my family
makes me happy right now even if I am doing something I don't absolutely love
doing for income. That could change later on.
I feel very blessed being a part of BYUI.
It is a grand institution that is led by the spirit. As President Hinckley said, “The disparity
between the world and this church will grow and lengthen and we will become
more and more of a peculiar people.” Let
it be so.
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