Moving Forward with A Driving Passion

I truly enjoyed this week’s reading resources and videos as a consideration to why I would want to go into business and my hopes to accomplish these efforts. I learned from President Gordon B. Hinckley’s on “Stand True and Faithful” as he encouraged “about being true to the faith, about being true to ourselves and associates, and being true to our parents and heritage, and about being true to the Church and to our Heavenly Father and His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.” As the world is changing, he reminded of the true reasons we receive education in order to prepare and equip ourselves for these changes and the work we are currently engaged, and for the work we will do in the future. President Hinckley warned us against any involvement in immorality. He said that “if we will let virtue garnish our thoughts, we shall stand with confidence in the presence of God. Our dominion shall be an everlasting dominion. (D&C 121: 45-26).” He went on to say “to be true to one another, your friends and associates. Look for the good in those about you and emphasize that good.” Pres. Hinckley encouraged us to look to the Church and its leaders for counsel and direction. He reminded us that the Lord is there to help us. “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”. Matthew 11: 28.

   

Also, I learned this week to evaluate my passion for work and business. The 7-Habits of highly effective People by Stephen Covey is a great reminder how to organize and conduct personal change. In pursuit of personal effectiveness, most people try to change of two things: their behavior or their attitude. However, the only true solution for real change is the recognition and changing of our personal “paradigm” or pattern of perception by which we view the world. Stephen Covey teach us as the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People are: Be Proactive, Begin with the end in mind, Put first things first, Think win/win, Seek first to understand, then to be understood, Synergize, Sharpen the Saw. I am thankful that I own and have read this book as part of my favorite book collection. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People gets many things right as it continues to be an important personal development resource.

   

Another great resource reviewed this week was Guy Kawasaki’s comparison between “Passion vs. Money”. In this video, Guy remind us that whatever we build, it’s all about passion and less about money. Kawasaki likes to approach any growth opportunity with a special consideration on “changing the world and just have the optimistic belief that if you do indeed change the world you will make money too.”

   

In addition, another highlight should be given to another great reading for Mastery written by George Leonard. This book provides the blueprint to master anything, like a personal skill, talent, exercise, learn a sport, or ways to become a better student. Being successful at anything is about engaging in the process that George Leonard maps our in Mastery. Great reading and learning resource!