Will I hear the Call?

This week the lesson was a constant repeat of heeding the call, don't let it pass you by, and living your dreams.  Some of my favorite quotes from the videos were "Fail forward" and "Brick walls are there to prove how badly you want something."  Also, from Randy Paush, "If you live your life the right way, the dreams will come to you."  Then the lesson went into the idea of a bucket list.  I can see how compiling a list like this can help you achieve your dreams. As you pursue your dreams, your calling is likely to come hit you in the head.  I enjoyed making my list.  I looked at a few different websites and blogs and jotted down some great ideas.  At first I thought that 50 was too much.  But, before I knew it I was at 70+ items on my bucket list.  I better get busy!  I have things ranging from travelling to Greece to learn to play tennis to bear my testimony to my parents.  If I start working now, I feel like my list is manageable.  First to conquer....a marathon.  Then, I am going to face my fears and hold a snake! In my reading of The Ministry of Business this week I enjoyed reading how the author found his calling.  It was during a time of trial and he had to grow his business somewhere else.  Before he knew it, the business was spreading across the US.  He was a success all because of a hiccup in his path.  As I read his career journey, I wandered if I would have the courage to heed the call or follow the spirit when I reach this road.  I hope, with confidence from my education and by following the spirit, I will be!

Musings of a first week Business Student

As a small business owner for 10 years, I have felt the excitement and freedom of owning my own business.  I opened my preschool Grasshopper Garden Preschool 10 years ago and it has been full ever since, usually with a waiting list.  It has been the perfect, part-time business for a busy mom with four kids.  I love calling myself a business owner but have so much to learn to build my business and better prepare myself for a business career on a larger scale.  This weeks readings excited me...and overwhelmed me.  There is so much to learn, so many ways to build what I have already begun or so many new ventures to try.  I was impressed with the talk by Elder Bednar about doing our best, being diligent in ALL areas. I felt like this was a challenge for me last year in Pathways.  I took the easy road on most assignments.  I did the bare minimum that was expected of me.  Since my grades were awesome, I figured this was enough.  Not anymore.  My goal this semester is to do each assignment WELL.  I want to walk away from this semester having gained the knowledge and confidence that this degree is the right path for me.  I need to put forth 100% to make this decision. How can I track this goal?  Last year, we learned about S.M.A.R.T. goals.  I think this blog will be a great place to report to myself each week if my efforts are full or half-hearted.  I think measuring the time put in each week will be a good way to track my efforts.  I think it I honestly work my hardest and do my best I will be giving my whole soul as an offering unto him, and not just part of me.