Saturday, January 28, 2017

Entrepreneurship Journal - Week 4 "My Personal Constitution"

I had a lot of fun with the assignments this week! I feel that the one assignment I had this week that brought the most impact was writing out my own Personal Constitution. To put simply, a Personal Constitution is a declaration of how you will become the person you want to be. It demonstrates different levels of goals, and how I can day by day become a better person. I figured I might as well copy what I typed since I will be referring to this document for a very long time.

Also, I finished the book "the Ministry of Business" this week, and I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to read it! It was so motivating and really helped me understand that it is very important to keep God in mind during all your decision making. By using correct principles I can ensure that not only will my business grow, but that my potential and faith will grow as well. What a promise!

My Personal Constitution

I Want to Become:

1.     A trustworthy individual                                                                                                                         In order to gain assets and built a good reputation for myself I must first be able to prove that I am able to keep the promises I make with others. Whether those be business deals, asking for a loan, paying my employees fully and respecting them as team members (not just someone I work with), I must stay true to my promises whether they e great or small. I can be trustworthy to others, as well as myself.

2.     A supporting friend                                                                                                                                 As humans we naturally need fulfilling relationships in our lives. We need people who we can rely on and who can encourage us to keep moving forward even when we feel like quitting. If you want friends like these, you need to be one of these friends yourself. Be the kind of person you would want to put your trust in. Be the kind of person you would trust a business with. Be all of these things and soon you will find others who can aid you through your life so you can accomplish your dreams. I can be the friend people need me to be.

3.     A great team member                                                                                                                                   I’ve always been an independent person who has learned to handle things on her own. Working in a team environment has always been a source of anxiety for me. But in order to start and run a business successfully I need friends, assets, a mentor, and a brigade of those I can trust. It’s easy to assume that as a business owner you need to oversee or complete most of the daily responsibilities of a business and to dedicate every hour to it. This has partial truth in it. While I will be accountable for everything that happens in my business that does not mean that every single task is on my shoulders. There are lots of people who can help you. Don’t run a business solely on your own. You will soon lose the passion and will exhaust yourself very early into your business’s life. I can only survive through the help of others.
4.     A smart, strategic business woman
Not until recently have I understood the true value of knowledge. Of course I knew that being smart was a good thing, but I grew up thinking that school was merely a prison where they forced me to learn. After coming to college and learning that I can study anything I wanted to pursue in life, I soon learned that knowledge is a very valuable tool which will aid me through not just my career, but my entire life. Just recently have I started reading books from the library so I can better prepare myself to   handle the fast-paced world of business. With the knowledge I gain through my classes I will be more logical and more prepared to start my business. I can solve problems and generate wise solutions. 


Daily Goals:

1.     Recognize all of the blessings and tender mercies God has so graciously given me
2.     Try to complete homework in the morning as well as the evening
3.     Study all my courses with diligence and don’t procrastinate
4.     Remember that I am here at this college at this time for a reason
5.     Keep learning daily and don’t be afraid of progression
6.     Read at least one book every week


Short-Term Goals:

1.     Learn more about designing dresses
2.     Progress in my ability budget and stick to it.
3.     Find a job that can pay for my housing
4.     Become more trustworthy as an individual
5.     Don’t complain. Just work harder!


Long-Term Goals:

1.     Owning and operating a Customizable Dress Boutique
2.     Graduate from college/Learn all I can to succeed
3.     Pay off all my debts
4.     Find a companion who will accompany me through all my goals and trials
5.     Become a mentor to an Entrepreneur-in-training when I’m considering retirement

6.     Live a life of integrity and continuous workmanship

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