Week 14

I have learned a lot over the thirteen weeks of this semester. Many inspirational ideas of what kind of person I want to be and also what to avoid. I have learned things about myself that give me a clearer picture of where I want to go and who I want to be.

Some of what we read and discussed would crossover from business to personal, while some things were strictly business. What I found to be the most life changing for me were the more personal.  When thinking and sharing these concepts with my family I have come to learn about what is important to me and what direction I believe the Lord wants me to go.

Along with these thoughts have been others about what I would share or have shared with anyone who would listen. How about I put it as if I were writing a list to me but for twenty five years ago.

 

You need to learn how to work, remember to teach your daughters early about how good it feels to accomplish something and to do it right the first time.

You need to get at education. I know you started having a family right away but it is important to learn how to do something, anything so if you need it you will be ready.

Family is always first.  The world is ever increasingly busy and distracting. You will live during a time a great advances in technology and innovation in everything.  These things are amazing and can make your life better in many aspects but do not allow it to distract you from what is the most important thing here on earth, Your FAMILY!

Remember to ask Heavenly Father to be with you in every decision you make and to guide you on how to be successful.  By being successful I mean not just financially, but in relationships, spiritually and in your community involvement. He will help you know where you are needed the most and what would benefit you the most.

Money is not everything!  You need to live to serve but this should not guide everything you do. You cannot take it with you. Debt is very BAD do not do it!

Find your oil.  Find something you love to do and share it with others.  We live in a nation and at a time when you can be or do anything you have the desire and drive to do.  Find it and do it. 

Do not allow others to control your life now or in the eternities.  Every decision you make affects tomorrow and the next day and the next day.  You need to be in charge of where you are going and how to get there, not your friends or peers on even a boss, You are in charge. 

Make a commitment to go to the temple every week and to read something uplifting every day!  Find the time, make the time, it will be worth it.

Last but not least, Never forget who you are.  A Daughter of God who is loved unconditionally and will always be loved no matter what.

Week 13

This week it was difficult to get through all the readings and videos. It is my busy time for my job and I work 50 plus hours a week.  I did learn some things from Randy Haykins article and reading a few insights on the discussion board.  He was a planner and patient, and I believe he also paid attention to his gut feelings.  This is an excellent example of someone you would want to be your mentor. 

My favorite was the talk by President Monson, then Elder Monson.  “An attitude of gratitude”.  I feel extremely grateful for everything I have been blessed with in my life.  We live in a country where you can become anything you want as long as you are willing to work hard and envision it.  We also live in a time when technology, medical and business advances are amazing.  If you have the knowledge (or at least the desire to learn), the drive and people who will help and believe in you the possibilities are endless.  I am grateful I was blessed with goodly parents and especially a wonderful mother who in her own small way helped our family financially.  And last be by far not the least, but the best, living in a time when the priesthood has been restored and the true gospel of Jesus Christ is here on the earth.