30A – Final Reflection

The thing that sticks out to me in my posts is the fact that I actually have a much better idea of what I want to do with my venture and I have framework from which I can build something. This is formative. What I will remember for years from now, is the fact that I missed submitting assignments I completed. It doesn’t count if it is not submitted. 

I’m proud of the fact that I feel I have something to work with in the future. I can see how a course like this will help me to be a better entrepreneur. Reading about the Wright brothers really brought me a lot of joy. Knowing how much they struggled and how much they helped each other was extremely encouraging.

I came into the class with an entrepreneurial mindset. The only thing this semester has done for me is to solidify my mindset. I am sure that what I envision is doable even if I can’t see exactly every step I need to take to accomplish it.

My recommendation to other students who will take this journey is to never give up. And as Mike Rowe says, “pursue your opportunities, not your dreams” and “don’t pursue your passion, but bring it with you”. Dreams are fine, but there is no guarantee that you will ever achieve them. However, if an opportunity comes your way and you are very good at it, maybe you will become passionate about something you never intended. It’s like this course, at first you may not see the value of this course, but keep doing the little assignments. This is a lot like life, just doing a lot of little things over and over. Be open-minded and try to see the value even in things that don’t seem to matter. Take it one step at a time.