Entrepreneurship

As a 22 year old fresh off the heels of university, I landed a well-paid big kid job within a few months of my graduation. At the time, I was ecstatic because it meant that I wouldn't have to worry about supporting myself. Thing is, there's a reason why corporate gigs pay well-- you sacrifice everything. I did well financially, but emotionally, I was bankrupt. During my near 2 years of chasing work/money, I missed graduations, births, and the important aspects of my life. Taking back my time…

Perseverance is a lesson taught through hardship and difficulty, most people learn this skill as they begin their young adult life, but for me, I had learned this lesson at a very young age. The most common societal definition of perseverance is usually taught to people as: “stay strong despite the challenges you face” which is a belief that is interpreted in a number of ways by many people. I believe that the real definition of perseverance is facing a challenge and being able to succeed,…

Its a true story and i believe its the book that chose me and not the other way round. In essence, the book is about parental love, sacrifice and the incomprehensible lengths to which they go for the well being and proection of their children. The story is about the hardships of John and Aileen crowley when their children were diagnosed with pompe disease,a rare and incurable fatal muscular disorder. Determined to keep their children alive they raised an astronomical amount of over $100…

The local photographer I chose to write about is Alexis Figueroa. He is a local photographer here born and raised in Caldwell, Idaho. He is a self-taught photographer. He started photographing in 2012 with a his first camera (a Canon Rebel XS) and used it to get a feel for this hobby he decided to pick up while going to local car shows and looking at car forums and pictures other photographers would post online. It didn't take long for him to pick up how to use programs like photoshop and…

Fate - definition: (1) A fixed decree by which the order of things is prescribed; the immutable law of the universe; inevitable necessity; the force by which all existence is determined and conditioned. (2) The element of chance in the affairs of life; the unforeseen and under-estimated conditions considered as a force shaping events; fortune. "There is no such thing as accident; it is fate misnamed." - Napoleon Bonaparte, French leader "It is what a man thinks of himself that really…

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The primary motivation behind Jamie and Ben Heywood’s decision to launch PatientsLikeMe is the desire to pursue their own ideas. They might have discovered things that others in the society don’t usually come across. Jamie and Ben possess the imagination to realize opportunities for new merchandise or services that are not presently being offered by any individual, organization or company and they want to make those ideas realized. It is not unusual for societies to resist innovation. Along the…

Sustainability requires commitment from me therefore, ethics, and strong values are the root of my organizations business. “Embedded Sustainability” is a great guide that I can always refer to when making decisions that align with sustainability. As my small business grows I intend on staying committed to working towards fully functioning sustainability. I know that I will face challenges along the path, but I feel confident that if I apply the theories of Chris Laszlo and Nadya Zhexembayeva…

When I was a child, I was obsessed by the idea of winning. I encountered numerous moments and I could remember them all - where I went way beyond my abilities to prove myself. Belonging to a family which runs a successful business has proven to be an inspiration and a source of guidance. It lead me to explore myself, overcome challenges to compete with my successful siblings and have a better insight about businesses from an early age. I believe that my family has influenced me in various walks…

Of all the characteristics discussed in chapter one that define a successful businessman, Nick Woodman (Woodman) seemed to display several qualities such as a passion for his business, tenacity despite failure, customer/customer focus, and execution intelligence. The degree to which each characteristic contributed varies, but is still great all the same. First, the passion that he has for his business and the initial idea GoPro allowed Woodman to create a product that not he himself as an…