Entrepreneurial Spirit

When I used to think of someone who is an entrepreneur I think of someone bold. Someone who isn't afraid to take a risk. I pictured a rich business man in a suit that wakes up ready to take on the world every day and never has any insecurities. Because of that image I had painted in my mind of what an entrepreneur is, I never thought of myself. I felt that I didn't really fit that mold. I thought that despite my  strong desire to see changes in the world, that it wasn't possible because I'm just not an entrepreneur. As I studied the videos and articles this week though I realized that if I want to change the world, it will require that I first change myself. I realized that an entrepreneur can be anyone if they are passionate about their cause and willing to put forth the work necessary to achieve their goals.

As David A. Bednar said, it is easy to take the path of least resistance and not push ourselves. However, when we stay in our comfort zone, there is no progress seen. While part of who we are is unchangeable, for the most part we as humans are very moldable. Now I realize that rather than tell myself "well that's just not who I am" I need to look at certain attributes and characteristics that I need to develop in order to fulfill my goals and simply set smaller goals to shape myself into that person. I realize that someone with an "entrepreneur spirit" isn't someone who is the biggest and toughest and richest. It isn't about money at all. Rather it's someone who is simply teachable and constantly seeking for ways to improve themselves.  

I'm excited to learn throughout this course how I can personally develop an entrepreneurial spirit and mold myself into a person who is prepared to make big changes in the world. After doing the readings I know that the journey of entrepreneurship is one far from easy. It requires endless effort, constant learning, and a strong love for what you are doing. There will be bumps along the road.  I look forward to learning how to cope with the challenges of entrepreneurship and studying more in depth what an entrepreneur is and how I can best prepare myself for all that entrepreneurs face. 

Despite the challenges of entrepreneurship, I know in the end it will be worth it knowing that I pushed myself out of my comfort zone and challenged myself to become the person I want to be in order to see the change I wish to see in the world.