Final Reflection

As I recall the year of blogging and developing a more entrepreneurial mindset, I remember the fact that there were times were I felt discouraged by the comments and things that people said about how my idea wasn't plausible. But what I am encouraged by has been the criticism that has pushed my idea along and made it into not only a more plausible idea, but a business that I could see my self operating. My highs definitely were the blogs were I discovered more about my self, "World's Biggest Problems", "Bugs List" and "Celebrating Failure". The lows of the year were the interview, which were awkward, difficult, and time-consuming, but I sure am glad I stepped out my comfort zone to complete them. I definitely remember dreading the fact that, it felt like, I had a new blog to write every day.

The most formative experience I had in this class was the "Free Money" activity, where I had to offer money and see if people would take it. This activity was very awkward, but it was so formative because it made me engage with people and understand what made them unique. One thing that I will always keep with me is that during the "Google Gold" assignment, I realized the importance of marketing yourself. I am definitely most proud and joyous about the fact that I stepped out of my comfort zone and did something I wouldn't normally enjoy, talking to people.

I definitely see myself as an entrepreneur, someone who is willing to look at the world, notice a problem, and offer a well thought out solution. This class has greatly shaped how I look at the world and its many issues, especially in the sports world, where I do my studies at the University of Florida. I see that I can change the aspects of youth sports that I believe need reform, by offering plausible solutions and being an entrepreneur.

If I had one recommendation for students taking this class down the road, I would suggest that they be open and willing to engage with anything, even if it's awkward. One way to perform well in this course is to stay on top of things, stay dedicated, and treat every assignment as an opportunity to grow and to further an idea that you actually can achieve. In order to foster a mindset of being an entrepreneur, you have to go out there and be yourself. Create ideas and solutions that interest you!