I've always been very interested in business and the idea of starting my own business someday is exciting. I think less about what that business will be and more of the ways I will run the management and create a generous profit sharing plan to benefit my employees and their families. I don't care about money as much as I care about making a difference in the world and in individual people's lives. My Entrepreneurship class has supported this notion even more as I've learned from great business people and professors that doing something you are passionate about and focusing on making a difference in the world will be a greater goal that would lead to success in business than focusing on making a lot of money. One thing that hadn't occurred to me until taking my class, but that makes a lot of sense, is the fact that the majority of successful entrepreneurs actually start out building their careers for many years by working for other people. The idea is to start out working for a large company where you have access to resources, high quality training, exposure to unique experiences, and amazing networking opportunities within the company you work for as well as with suppliers, competitors, and others in the industry. Next, you move to a smaller company where you can move up quicker and have more chances to lead. Finally, once you have gained all that experience, created a vast network, lead various projects and initiatives, and have created a comfortable living and wealth to fall back on, you are ready for your entrepreneurial journey! This was such wise advice that I hadn't considered before this class, but it makes total sense. Remember that business I would love to start someday but have no idea what it would be? Well, it seems the best thing for me to do is follow that path outlined above to discover what it will be! Then I will be able to use all that I have learned, the skills I've developed, and the network I've created to make my dream a reality!
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