EA's Journey - One Class at a Time

Week Ten DREAM BIG I have to say this week's readings and videos were not my favorite. Really kind of dull, like this blog =).  Entrepreneurship to me means a private business. But we learned this week and it makes sense that even if you work for someone else creating for them makes you an entrepreneur. I thought of my husband who works in the tech industry before he entered management he created products and obtained patents for his ideas doesn't that make him an entrepreneur? (It has actually happened since he became a manager too just not as often.) Or does it? He created something but he did not have to get his own funding, he did not have the risk that an entrepreneur, as I thought of them, does. If his idea doesn't take off he already received a bonus and a plaque no other rewards are coming either way. Well, enough of debating with myself. The book "7 Secrets That Will Transform Your Life" by Woody Woodward sounds very interesting. Do you...

Week Nine A Message to Garcia -  A powerful short analogy to show people how important they can be and how important it is to do what your boss asks you to do. But more importantly, be known for doing what you say you will or whatever you are asked (within reason, of course). A synopsis of the story is that an urgent message needs to find someone that is extremely hard to find and the letter writer who wants to get the letter to Garcia is told to give it to Rowan. Why Rowan? Because he is known for his quick action to get things done. He doesn't ask a lot of questions or give excuses as to why the task cannot be accomplished. He just gets it done.  The whole piece instructed the reader to be like Rowan and went over the details of how to go about that task. This post is not nearly as exciting as the story so you should be sure to read it yourself. Good to Great. What a great thought! Why do we stop at good? When we can continue on and be great. This applies to eve...

Week Eight Over Coming Challenges When challenges come our way and they will come, how should we react? If we are prepared we shall not fear. Challenges make us stronger and well, they challenge us to see what we are made of. Who will we turn to? How will we treat others as we power through them? Will we rely on the Lord?  Some challenges are personal like death or illness and still affect our business. Some are because of the business, lack of startup funds, employee problems or errors, or legal issues. The reasons for the challenges are endless. How we handle them can be life-changing to us or to those we work with. As an entrepreneur, we are sure to be challenged. I think expecting challenges helps us be prepared - kind of like the Boy Scouts. Education, determination, faith, and a family and friend support system will also help.  Because of my lack of inquisitiveness,  The Five Whys are sure to be helpful to me. A problem tracked down from its roo...