Week 10


This week, we had the opportunity to seek out an entrepreneur and ask them questions regarding their business. We were pleaded not to waste their time, however, as each minute is extremely valuable to the entrepreneur. Vague questions would not cut it. You must find your calling and seek others in the field to help guide you towards success. No amount of riches, fame, or power can match the fulfillment that comes from pursuing your calling. Don’t know what your calling is? You may visit www.Acton-Life-of-Meaning.org to help guide you.

An entrepreneur differs from an administrator. For the entrepreneurial mentality, external pressures stimulate opportunity recognition. Below, you may see the differences in mentalities between an entrepreneur and an administrator.



For the entrepreneurial mentality, external pressures stimulate opportunity recognition. These pressures include rapid changes in technology, consumer economics, social values, and political action and regulatory standards. Google, for example, allows its employees to devote 20% of their time (one day a week) to pursue any interest, to be creative and let their minds explore new possibilities. This had led to over 50% of their new applications to be developed.

To be able to take full advantage of that creative time, you must understand your emotional fingerprint. Once you understand what makes you react the way you do, you can make effective decisions, and overcome challenges with more effectiveness. Embracing your emotional fingerprint helps you take control of your future.

As Taylor Richards stated, pursue your goals and dreams, involve the Lord in everything you do and dream big.

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