This week has been quite inspiring. We read Randy Pauch’s
last lecture. It was literally his last. He died shortly afterward from cancer.
The amazing part of the lecture was the attitude of Randy even though he knew
he was dying. He was so happy! He has a very positive outlook on life, on people,
and on his ability to help others. He has no regrets about his life and has
accomplished every one of this childhood dreams. A great deal of his life has
been spent in helping others make and accomplish their dreams. He is a great
example of how we can bless the lives of others through the gifts and talents
we ourselves have been blessed with.
We also read an article by Jeff Thompson, “What Is Your
Calling in Life?” He taught us to search out our spiritual gifts and talents.
As we find and develop those with faith in our Heavenly Father, He will lead us
to an occupation that will work well for us. Each of us have been blessed with
different gifts and talents for the sole purpose of being able to help one
another. That’s the joy of having strengths different from those around us. It
gives us each an opportunity to help and be helped where we are strong and
where we are weak.
The article “The Making of an Entrepreneur” by Randy Haykin was
a great example of how everything we learn – no matter how mundane the job or
class may be, benefits us in increasing in knowledge and experience for the
benefit of our future careers. He switched jobs many times between many
different companies. Each one adding something to his portfolio of knowledge
and experience. I believe his success was also tied to his attitude. The more I
read about successful people the more I realize they all have a positive and,
often times, driven outlook on life. It’s a good lesson for all of us.
I still feel very inadequate in this class. I love reading
about these incredible entrepreneurs and the examples their lives have been for
us to learn from. But part of me still feels like I’m so far away from
understanding the concepts required to succeed. I’m looking forward to gaining
that understanding.
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