Evonne's Entrepreneurial Journal Blog

We made it to week 14! This semester has been a journey of self-discovery, goal setting, and milestones met. I have learned more about myself, my abilities, my weaknesses and my potential. And, most surprising, I was able to keep a consistent journal for an entire semester - one of the goals that I was least confident in being able to achieve. I would call this past semester a personal success! In essence, my entrepreneurial journey started here, but ahead of me lies an infinite path of personal improvement, service and achievement. This semester I have gained skills and tools that will help me as I navigate towards my goals (old and new). Through the process of self-reflection that often seemed unrelated to my limited understanding of business ownership I have discovered that without a clear personal understanding of who I am, what I can become, and what my unique talents can help me achieve I will be hard-pressed to find the professional success I desire. The basic trut...

This week our study was focused on the importance of gratitude while on our entrepreneurial journey. Through having a grateful attitude, we stay humble and open to the wisdom and experience of those we surround ourselves with – gratitude is an essential part of being a lifelong learner. This week’s assignments specifically focused on the case study of entrepreneur Randy Haykin and his passion for being a lifelong learner. His desire to continually learn pushed him to try new things, to think outside of the box in terms of his career path, and to push ahead with ideas (even if others might have discouraged him). Following his passions provided him with opportunities that helped him discover his own potential and allowed him to provide others with unique opportunities under his direction.  Another important aspect of Randy's entrepreneurial journey was his ability to develop genuine relationships. Networking, collaborating and learning are all important traits an entrepreneur sho...

Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “Great power involves great responsibility.” Through our reading this week, we learn that this statement is easily applied to our professional success. As we work hard to reach our goals and aspirations, it’s important for us to remember that the Savior teaches us through his example of service to others. We are also taught that as we do the Lord’s will, we will be blessed in our righteous endeavors. This relationship of work, success and service is illustrated to us over and over in the scriptures. We are commanded by the Lord to “look to the poor and … needy and administer to their relief that they shall not suffer.” While we are not required to do all things for all people, we are commanded to do what we can when it’s necessary and as we do, we will be sanctified. In his talk  Are We Not All Beggars , Elder Jeffrey R. Holland says of God, “He will help you and guide you in compassionate acts of discipleship if you are conscientiously wanting an...