The Last Lecture
If you had one final lecture to share with a group of students on what you have learned from this course, what would you share?
If I could share a few things that were most important to me from this course it would be the following. First of all in order to be a successful entrepreneur we must follow our passion. I will never forget the video clip where we were asked the question, "What are you during the day when the time seems to race by?' The next statement was, "Go follow that!" When we follow our passion we will get the most out of life. It doesn't come without hard days but it will be the best path. I've also learned to do what makes me happy rather than something that makes me rich. If I achieve both then I need to consider that bonus but the number one priority is to be happy in my job. I know this will not be every minute of every day but for the most part, I need to find joy in working in order to succeed. I have also learned that balance is key when it comes to being an entrepreneur. The business can take over my life if I let it. I do not want that to happen so I need to set limits and boundaries. Then I need to stick to those boundaries. When there is no balance things naturally start to fall apart.
What would be your last bit of advice to someone wanting to begin the entrepreneur journey?
I would say the last piece of advice that would give someone is not to be afraid to jump in and take some risks and to recognize that it's perfectly ok to fall down. In fact, it's inevitable to start a company that never has any issues. There will be problems and there will be hard times but it's worth taking the risk and doing it.
What words of advice, direction, or caution would you give him or her if you had only one chance to give your own last lecture? Along with all the advice given above, I would say to understand your strengths and weaknesses. Build on your strengths and set goals to help overcome your weaknesses. If you know yourself well then get support in the areas that you are weakest. An amazing team can do amazing things! I would also say work hard and become great. People remember those who are great more than they remember those were just good. Finally, I would recommend investing in creating good connections and relationships. This will be key to creating a successful business. Find contacts from everywhere and let them know who you are. Do not be afraid to share your best qualities with others and do it right way. These are the things they will remember when they need something.
If I could share a few things that were most important to me from this course it would be the following. First of all in order to be a successful entrepreneur we must follow our passion. I will never forget the video clip where we were asked the question, "What are you during the day when the time seems to race by?' The next statement was, "Go follow that!" When we follow our passion we will get the most out of life. It doesn't come without hard days but it will be the best path. I've also learned to do what makes me happy rather than something that makes me rich. If I achieve both then I need to consider that bonus but the number one priority is to be happy in my job. I know this will not be every minute of every day but for the most part, I need to find joy in working in order to succeed. I have also learned that balance is key when it comes to being an entrepreneur. The business can take over my life if I let it. I do not want that to happen so I need to set limits and boundaries. Then I need to stick to those boundaries. When there is no balance things naturally start to fall apart.
What would be your last bit of advice to someone wanting to begin the entrepreneur journey?
I would say the last piece of advice that would give someone is not to be afraid to jump in and take some risks and to recognize that it's perfectly ok to fall down. In fact, it's inevitable to start a company that never has any issues. There will be problems and there will be hard times but it's worth taking the risk and doing it.
What words of advice, direction, or caution would you give him or her if you had only one chance to give your own last lecture? Along with all the advice given above, I would say to understand your strengths and weaknesses. Build on your strengths and set goals to help overcome your weaknesses. If you know yourself well then get support in the areas that you are weakest. An amazing team can do amazing things! I would also say work hard and become great. People remember those who are great more than they remember those were just good. Finally, I would recommend investing in creating good connections and relationships. This will be key to creating a successful business. Find contacts from everywhere and let them know who you are. Do not be afraid to share your best qualities with others and do it right way. These are the things they will remember when they need something.
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