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December 11th-17th

  As I sit down to write my final blog entry for this semester, I can't help but marvel at the incredible journey of learning and self-discovery that it has been. This course has been more than just a collection of lectures and assignments; it has been a platform for personal and professional growth. Reflecting on the individual learning experiences, there are several key concepts that have resonated with me profoundly. One of the most impactful takeaways has been the emphasis on adaptability. The business world is in a constant state of flux, and the ability to adapt to change is not just a skill; it's a necessity. Understanding this, I have learned to embrace change, viewing it not as a challenge, but as an opportunity for growth and innovation. If I were to share my insights in a final lecture, I would underscore the importance of ethics in business. The discussions around ethical decision-making have been enlightening, highlighting the fact that success should not come at t...

December 4th-10th

  Entrepreneurship isn’t just a career; it is all about the journey you go through and all the various skills and other things you learn along the way. It is a common practice to go from company to company to learn from others and develop your own skills and to understand more fully what it is in life that you want to accomplish. Throughout this process people usually realize what kind of business they want to create and how it will affect the world. Randy Haykin is a prime example of this process, he first started at a larger company and learned and grew his knowledge as well as grew the other people he knew that were on similar paths. This helped him to realize what he wanted and helped him throughout his journey of building up his own business. This is a big thing that I learned this week. I also learned a lot of the second coming and the signs of the times as well as what they mean. Another thing that I learned is that the church is under condemnation regarding the scriptures. ...

November 27th-December 3rd

  The article written by Handy goes over many things of a business such as virtue and integrity as well as real justification and how it comes into play within the business world and how it applies to individuals and companies. Virtue and integrity are essential to an economy because markets rely on rules and laws. These rules and laws, in turn, depend on truth and trust. If truth is concealed or trust is eroded, the reliability of the market diminishes. The article suggests that if businesses sacrifice truth or erode trust, markets may empty, share prices may collapse, and people may seek alternative places to invest their money. In this context, virtue and integrity contribute to the stability and functioning of the economic system. The article suggests that the real justification for the existence of businesses goes beyond merely making a profit. While making a profit is important, it is considered a means to a larger end. The purpose of a business, according to Handy, is to mak...

November 19th-25

  Money, an ever-present force in our lives, holds the potential to shape not only our financial status but also our overall well-being. Reflecting on my attitude towards money prompts introspection into the values and beliefs that guide my financial decisions. Personally, my attitude toward money is one of balance. While recognizing its significance in providing security and enabling experiences, I strive to view it as a tool rather than a master. Money, in my perspective, should be a means to achieve goals, foster growth, and contribute positively to the community. The influence of this attitude on my life is substantial. By maintaining a balanced view, I avoid the pitfalls of excessive materialism or undue frugality. I acknowledge the importance of financial planning without letting the pursuit of wealth dominate my aspirations. This perspective has allowed me to lead a life that is not solely defined by monetary pursuits but is enriched by meaningful experiences and relationshi...

November 12th-18th

             As always, this week has continued to be a great chance to learn spiritually and temporally. I continued to learn spiritually with the learning more about how important the Gift of the Holy Ghost is to each one of us as well as learning more about how we as followers and disciples of Jesus Christ need to spend more time within the scriptures and study more in depth the things of the Gospel. Temporally the thing that had the most impact to me this week is remembering and realizing that dreams are good, and they keep us in check of where we are and what we need to do now. The Holy Ghost is quite a miraculous and wonderful gift that we are given, and it is quite sad how we don't always take advantage of this gift. It is there to help us in every aspect, help us when we are down and sad as well as when we are happy. The Holy Ghost is the best friend that we should pay the most attention to, it is there to help us spiri...

November 5th-11th

The biggest key takeaways from this week are that we need to continue to do work on this side of the veil as well as the other side, that we all need to strive to have charity in our lives, and that we all have strengths and weaknesses. Doing work on this side of the veil is very important and easy to do, it consists of just being a disciple of Jesus Christ and showing that to others. We don't need to do any fancy or elaborate thing to do work on this side, we just need to follow the teachings of the Savior and emulate him as best as we can. If we do this then others around us will see the big impact the Savior has in our lives but they will also strive to become like you because that is what the Savior does. He draws people in through his loving kindness which will radiate off of you. Another crucial part is doing work on the other side, not just consisting of doing work in the Temple for our ancestors but also finding stories about them, getting more information for them so that ...

October 29th-4th of November

 This week was quite a spiritually uplifting week. I leaned quite a lot about gifts and skills, about gifts of the spirit, and more about the Atonement of Jesus Christ and how it more fully applies to us. Before we came to this Earth we were preparing to come here, we prepared by picking specific skills and gifts that would help us in our life and we improved upon them. The part that was most impactful to me was the fact that while we are here one Earth we must find, identify, and master those gifts that we took time to learn before this world. It is daunting to know that we prepared specific skills for this life, knowing that gives me more motivation to find them and hone them as best as I can. When we talk about gifts of the Spirit, they are gifts that are only beneficial to us while we are here on this Earth. They are available to each and everyone of us to help us become more like our Father in Heaven and slowly but surely become more of a perfected being such as He. I also had...