Entrepreneur Me

Lessons Learned: Finding balance in an entrepreneurial lifestyle seems difficult, but not impossible. I was grateful to learn from many influential people this week that the entrepreneur’s life takes lots of work and brings lots of joy. As long as we don’t give in to the temptation to put our work in front of what really matters, family relationships, appropriate rest, etc., we will be able to balance our lives. Making money is a side effect of the good works we do. I’ve been too concerned with how to get more money. I was speaking with a friend this past week when she said, “I’m at a place where more money won’t affect my happiness. We have enough to take care of our needs and that’s all I want.” I’ve reflected on that every day. I’m not in that position yet, but I’m looking for ways to find contentment and happiness in my current situation. Wealth will not buy my happiness. Lessons Yet to Learn: I’m so excited to learn what is next. I’m anxious to put into practice the financial f...

I'm almost 38 years old and I feel like an infant, no, an embryo in my learning. I say embryo because I know there's a whole world out there for me to discover and explore once I'm developed enough to survive it. I just finished a one year program called PathwayConnect, in which I have been introduced to online learning, effective goal setting, healthy time management, and basic math and writing skills. I have come to realize that the more I learn, the more I don't know.  I'm starting this blog as an assignment for my Introduction to Entrepreneurship class through BYU-Idaho, but I'm hoping it becomes a habit that sticks well after the class ends and I'm able to use it to document my learning and growth in all aspects of life.  This first week of class, we read articles and watched video clips about becoming ourselves - growing into who we are meant to be - and how to do that through dedication and taking control of our futures. I know that my purpose is ...