A Colombian Entrepreneurial Thought

I think I have never set a time to imagine how I want to be at my 70's, 50's or 30's. If I did, it was not with the same vision I have been taught this week. I never thought neither that  the questions 1)What have I accomplished?, 2) Was I a good person? and 3) Who did I love? were part of the self assessment one has to do every certain time in life to understand if the choices taken have been aligned to "my calling" in life and God's plan. Reading about the importance of having a clear understanding of who we are -children of God- and that God really cares about us has strengthen my mind and heart in this new path I have decided to take. The Cycle of Spiritual Guidance cited by Steven A. Hitz in Launching Leaders: An Empowering Journey for a New Generation opened my eyes to the real steps to be taken for a successful and peaceful life. In addition to all of the above mentioned, there is something that Randy Pausch teach us in his story life. It is to be p...

After almost 6 years without studying this decision I have made has been an extremely exciting and blessing experience. There is a power in the educational system of BYU, and when we combine the spiritual and edutacional kills we will all develop throughout our new journey we can expect to be real Disciples of Christ. This 1st week has been imperative for a clear understanding of my purpose here at BYU and the expectations that the University, my family and the Lord have with me. President Hinckley and Elder Bednar were very direct addressing this subject and considering their wise point of view, there are just more than good feelings about this new challenge and opportunity in my life. I love businesses and I am able to spend  a great part of the day thinking on different ideas or projects that may benefit others and that could also be great business opportunities. I have pondered a lot over the words of Jeff Sandefer in Living Life as an Entrepreneurial Hero when he says, ...