January 11-17, 2015
This week I have learned so much. I have a true entrepreneurial spirit and have just been energized and encouraged through and through when it comes to my studies. I have also had a difficult week because several family members are ill. My husband is very ill and has been for a while. This week has been particularly bad for him. I need to figure out how I can interact with the business world while still being true to myself and my priorities of my family. My children are little entrepreneurs as well so they love to listen in to the videos and readings as well. I love to include them in our business ventures. When I do, life feels complete and there is no separation or feelings of being torn in different directions. I felt discouraged at the lack of resources available to assist me with my approach to business. It would be great to have some specific encouragement and guidance to help meet the needs of myself and other students like me.
Randy Pausch’s Last Lecture
Randy Pausch had some pretty awesome childhood dreams. He dreamt of being in zero gravity, authoring an article in the World Book Encyclopedia, being Captain Kirk, and one of the guys who wins the big stuffed animals in the amusement park and last but not least an Imagineer with Disney. I think he was able to achieve his dreams because he kept his goals in mind, he worked hard, he was prepared and when the opportunities came, he did not take no for an answer, he found a way to make it work.
2. Do you feel that dreaming is important? Why or why not?
I absolutely feel that dreaming is important. I feel that if you are no longer dreaming you have allowed the challenges of life and fear overcome you and you are not really living. Dreaming means change, progress, growth and adventure.
3. Discuss at least one of your childhood dreams. Explain why you believe you can or cannot achieve this dream. One of my childhood dreams is that I want to own a ranch that accomplishes many things. It is a place where I can raise my children. As part of the ranch, there are bunkhouses where other families can live and work on the ranch to until they are able to get back on their feet or settled to where they need to be. As part of the ranch, there will be several businesses ran. A general store selling products made from the farms and produce from the gardens. A vacation retreat with activities galore to participate in and de-stress, or for family reunions, weddings, corporate retreats etc. The ranch will be a central figure in the community to offer support and strength making it a great area for families to live.
I think the dream can definitely happen. It may not be exact but as long as it contains the main things of helping families, people and our community. Our home is a gathering place and welcoming to all. We live and teach self reliance principles and life balance and enjoyment. My husband and I have similar dreams and goals and with what we envision for our lives it could totally work. I don’t actually own the ranch, but the principles of why we want to have the ranch and all the parts that come with it are already woven into our lives.
