Becoming

From the readings this week, I found the talk by Elder Dallin H. Oaks titled "The Challenge to Become" the most impactful to me. I love that the gospel is a gospel of change. Without the ability to change, we would never progress or learn. We would be stagnant. To me, the knowledge that I have a great eternal potential that I can reach has always been a source of great hope and comfort to me. I know that I can become something much better than what I currently am and that motivates me to work hard. It inspires me to keep the commandments and serve those around me knowing that if I do my part, Heavenly Father will keep his promises to me as well.
When I think of being an entrepreneur, I think of all of the many necessary attributes that I lack. It can be overwhelming when I think about all of my imperfections. Then I remember that my imperfections don't have to stay that way. I can overcome the many things that pull me down and change. Because of the atonement of Jesus Christ, I can become a completely different person and reach the eternal potential my Heavenly Father has given me. While change requires time, patience, and dedication, it's one of the purposes of this earthly life. Whether it be changing things in order to become an entrepreneur, a better friend, or a better disciple of Jesus Christ, it's so important to set goals and always remind myself that I can become whatever I want to be if I set my mind to it. Having that mindset is something that will greatly bless me not only as an entrepreneur, but in every other aspect of my life as well.