Entrepreneurial Journal

A year and a half ago, I decided to return to school and finish my Bachelor's degree. Being settled in our community and having a family, I was no longer able to attend classes on campus at BYU-Idaho. So their online option was a great fit for me. The schedule is flexible and I learn pretty well without being in a classroom. The journey hasn't been easy but my family has been very supportive and helpful, making it all work.

This semester I am taking an Intro to Entrepreneurship class. I have always wanted to do my own thing but I don't have the skills to accomplish it. This is the beginning of developing those skills. This week the study was about myself. The things that we read and watched discussed the importance of figuring yourself out before you can really be successful as an entrepreneur. Tackling school as an older student I feel like I have figured out a little bit of what I want out of life, but I still have a long way to go.
I loved the video from Guy Kawasaki. He spoke about doing something that you love. I find this guidance extremely helpful. As I put forth the effort each semester to go to school and do well in my classes, I sometimes wonder if I would be better off doing something else. Am I moving in the right direction? Is this the path that the Lord wants me on right now? My passion is to sew but I don’t have any business skills to put my passion into something that could support my family in the event that I become the breadwinner.

Already I have seen the benefits of networking. Learning from others is so beneficial. Networking is hard for me. I am more of an introvert so starting up a conversation with a stranger is quite challenging. Learning to come outside of myself and speak up regarding what I am doing is how it all begins.