The Last Lecture

If I was to give a last lecture for potential students that want to begin the entrepreneur journey, my first piece of advice would be to really study the material each week. Don't just read and watch the videos to get a good grade, but the advice and knowledge contained in the course is powerful and something to keep as a current and future resource. I found my experiences of studying much more meaningful when I began with a prayer. Sometimes it was easier for me to absorb the material when I listened to the book, videos, or talks contained in the lessons instead of sitting down to read them. It helped me to multi-task and prevented me from being too overwhelmed with other obligations. 

It took me a long time to get on the path that I am on now. However, each of my experiences prior to finishing my education shaped the entrepreneurial journey I wanted to take. Don't take those experiences prior to your education for granted. Learn from them and reflect on how they helped shape your motivation to be an entrepreneur.  I didn't realize until much later that each experience good and bad helped shape my decision to finish my education and pursue dreams and goals with a partner by my side. 

Words of caution: I learned a long time ago that when I tried to do something good in my life, I was met with multiple challenges and adversity. It's a law that when you are going to better yourself and do something good, you will undoubtedly meet some form of adversity. I've experienced some form of adversity each semester. That is most likely what will happen the further along I get in my own entrepreneurial journey. Just keep going on and be what President Monson termed a "finisher." You will be happier with yourself further down the road if you persist and move forward. Some people don't have a good support system. I am fortunate to have a great support system, but in the past I learned that if you don't have the right support you need, you will always have the support and friendship from the Savior. The Savior is your advocate and friend, so do what you can to keep yourself sensitive to the spirit and His love. That's a beautiful part of the Atonement. 

I learned that Entrepreneurs are happy, positive, and motivated people. I don't think I have taken a class that was more motivational and inspiriational before. Entrepreneurs seek positivitiy and I believe it helps keep them motivated and driven to accomplish their goals. I learned that entrepreneurs view their lives as journeys, set goals, and don't stop working to make it happen. They also do their homework and built relationships with mentors. They make lifelong learning a part of their journey because they know that learning should never stop. 

My experience with this class and and an entrepreneur just beginning my own journey has been nothing but positive. I know that if you are motivated and willing to do the work, you will be rewarded in the same way.