Entrepreneurial Journal Blog

 Reflecting on this entrepreneurial journey, I realize how profoundly this course has reshaped my understanding of entrepreneurship and personal growth. Throughout the semester, I discovered that entrepreneurship isn't merely about business plans, financial metrics, or marketing strategies—it’s about resilience, innovation, humility, and unwavering curiosity. One concept that deeply resonated with me was the idea of "failing forward." Initially, failure seemed daunting and something to avoid at all costs. But through numerous case studies and reflections, I learned to embrace failure as a stepping stone to success, viewing each misstep as valuable feedback rather than an endpoint. If I had one final lecture to share, I would emphasize the critical role of passion combined with practicality. Entrepreneurship demands passion because it fuels perseverance during challenging times. However, passion alone isn't enough. It must be balanced with practical knowledge, market r...

  Introduction This week’s study provided deep insights into the attributes and practices essential for becoming an impactful change-maker. By reviewing résumés and participating in mock interviews, alongside studying readings such as Recognizing and Shaping Opportunities , An Attitude of Gratitude , and Identifying and Exploiting the Right Entrepreneurial Activity...for You , and watching videos like Paths to an Entrepreneurial Career , Avoid the Wrong Job , and Acton Hero: Larry North , I learned to think differently about hiring, professional growth, gratitude, and how we present ourselves. These resources challenged my understanding of how to assess both others and myself in a job context—and in life. Key Information Learned One major insight was the importance of storytelling through a résumé. Ramsey’s résumé stood out because of how clearly his three years of sales experience reflected direction and ambition. It reminded me that résumés shouldn’t just list what we’ve done—the...