Listening to President Hinckley's encouraging words right before writing this was probably the best thing for me. He truly is a hero among men. This is my first semester as an online student for BYU Idaho. I am living in Utah, just finished up school at the LDS Business College and work full-time in downtown Salt Lake. My journey has been blessed immensely and I know that this education is the next step for me. I have come to learn that business and numbers make sense in my mind and I have a passion for them. Beyond that I am still not 100% sure what my desire is in life. I loved Guy Kawasaki's words about doing what you love, I ended up listening to his entire speech because I felt he was very real and honest in his advice. A combined message I am getting from all my business/entrepreneur classes this intro week is to... enjoy life, work hard, do something you have a passion for, and focus on what matters most then your life... if you do this you will be successful in life, and while we are focusing on our career paths when all is said and done this is just one aspect of our lives. I worked for two years at a grocery store, the majority of that time in the produce department and cashiering when needed. I loved my job, I really did, but I knew there was more out there for me and I didn't even want to think about trying to support a family on what I would have been making. I don't need to be a millionaire, but I do have a desire to provide a comfortable living and set an example to my children of what they can achieve in life. I am excited to be a part of this "Disciple Preparation Center" but I am nervous as well. Not nervous in a bad way, I simple want to make sure I am doing my best and that I can juggle my various responsibilities.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Introduction Week - Excited and Nervous
Listening to President Hinckley's encouraging words right before writing this was probably the best thing for me. He truly is a hero among men. This is my first semester as an online student for BYU Idaho. I am living in Utah, just finished up school at the LDS Business College and work full-time in downtown Salt Lake. My journey has been blessed immensely and I know that this education is the next step for me. I have come to learn that business and numbers make sense in my mind and I have a passion for them. Beyond that I am still not 100% sure what my desire is in life. I loved Guy Kawasaki's words about doing what you love, I ended up listening to his entire speech because I felt he was very real and honest in his advice. A combined message I am getting from all my business/entrepreneur classes this intro week is to... enjoy life, work hard, do something you have a passion for, and focus on what matters most then your life... if you do this you will be successful in life, and while we are focusing on our career paths when all is said and done this is just one aspect of our lives. I worked for two years at a grocery store, the majority of that time in the produce department and cashiering when needed. I loved my job, I really did, but I knew there was more out there for me and I didn't even want to think about trying to support a family on what I would have been making. I don't need to be a millionaire, but I do have a desire to provide a comfortable living and set an example to my children of what they can achieve in life. I am excited to be a part of this "Disciple Preparation Center" but I am nervous as well. Not nervous in a bad way, I simple want to make sure I am doing my best and that I can juggle my various responsibilities.
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