Thinking about it, I don't think I have been exposed to many entrepreneurial ideas or entrepreneurs in my lifetime, or maybe I just never thought about it before. However, just recently I learned that one of my friends who harbored herself in her dorm last semester has been spending her time to bring her ideas to life and become an entrepreneur. For her sake, I won't reveal her real name, however, I'll tell you all a little about what she has been working on. Back in her high school, my friend, Laura, was really involved in a program called DECA. DECA was an competitive organization that had students from all over the world compete in different categories encompassing the business world. After leaving high school, Laura wanted to still be involved with DECA, so she decided to join the UF chapter. Wanting to help both her chapter here, her chapter back home, and other chapters across the world, Laura started to create a workbook to help students who compete in a certain category. When sending it back to one of her high school advisers, Laura had to make sure that DECA headquarters approved her work because of copyright laws. After getting in contact with DECA headquarters, Laura was offered a publishing contract for her workbook, and now she has begun writing her second workbook.
The primary reason I enrolled in this class is because I'm interested in seeking an Entrepreneurship minor. One of the reasons I want to minor in Entrepreneurship is because I want to be more like Laura and be able to think of an idea and make it come to life. I do not want to pass up an opportunity because I did not realize its potential value. Instead, I want to be able to capitalize on every opportunity available to me.
Hi, Justin. I knew several people in my high school who were also involved in DECA. It seemed like a great program. That's really great that "Laura's" passion got her a publishing contract, and I can certainly learn from her dedication. Simply doing what makes you happy will attract good things and the materialization of your thoughts. I also thought about pursuing the entrepreneurship minor, but decided to go for a minor in retail because I can see myself working in corporate retail. I still am interested in running my own business eventually, whether it be in retail fashion or something else.
ReplyDeleteFor someone not exposed to entrepreneurship, you really illustrated a very good one. Good luck to your friend. Reading about DECA, Hult Prize (www.hultprize.org) comes to mind. It's an entrepreneurial competition where college students make a business plan to solve a global problem that Hult Prize identifies. The winning team gets $1 million to start their business. It's great to see programs like DECA and Hult Prize out there.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your rationale for taking the class. It is very smart of you to think this way. I have returned to school many years and have actually been exposed to entrepreneurship. You can ready my entrepreneurial story here (http://taleemreflections.blogspot.com/2016/01/my-entrepreneurship-story.html). Good luck with everything!
Hi, Justin! I myself, haven't really been exposed to entrepreneurial ideas, but it's amazing seeing friends succeed in being entrepreneurs . Congratulations to your friend and her success with her publishing contract! It's amazing how someone can achieve great things by being inspired by something that they're passionate for.
ReplyDeleteI like that your friend inspired you to minor in entrepreneurship ! I hope like your friend, you'll be given many opportunities and do what you love . You should check out my blog by clicking the link below.
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