This week's reading was all about creativity and innovation. I have always considered my self a creative person and found this reading pretty insightful. Something I found interesting/ surprising was the critical thinking process model, which involved 4 phases: background knowledge, incubation, ideas, and evaluation/ implementation of the ideas. The digram was good to look at because it really is a science. This was a pretty simple and straightforward chapter so nothing really confused me, but I id have questions regarding the major misconceptions. For example, the reading suggests that innovation doesn't rely on dreams and blue-sky ideas. I don't agree with this because I truly believe it is important to dream big, even if we have to start small. I also question the little amount of emphasis on technology. Technology is a blessing and a curse in today's world, but it's cool to go on websites like Reddit to see what strangers think of certain ideas. It's a great way to connect. These were my questions as well as what I didn't agree with the author about.
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Interviewing Customer's No. 1
In interviewing customer's, I found this assignment very broad and open-ended, so I just went for it. I began by brainstorming possible opportunities in Gainesville as a college student, as I figured it would be easiest to find customers at that age. My mind wandered to the idea of food- specifically in midtown as many students like to go out at night or grab a bite to eat during the day. Something I always have trouble with is that if I'm craving a late-night snack, there aren't a lot of healthy options, especially in midtown where I like to go on Friday and Saturday nights. I thought about how popular food trucks are becoming, and went from there.
I stopped random people in my neighborhood and asked them if they would allow me to interview them. Although some seemed uncomfortable, they all agreed. I came up with broad questions just to get an idea of college students' taste. I didn't mention anything about what the questions would be about and kept it very broad. The questions I asked were the following (tentative based on their answers):
What do you think college kids look for when they are deciding what they want to eat?
How has being in college affected your personal eating habits?
Do you like to eat out? how has it affected your budget?
If you could change one thing about the eatery in midtown, what would it be and why?
Why or why not do you think midtown would be a good location for a late night food truck?
I began by having each person state their name, year in school, and what they are currently studying.
My video accidentally cut off here, so I apologize for it being in 2 separate videos. (I felt bad asking her to start over!)
After talking to these 5 individuals, I understood health and budget are really important to students, for the most part. They all loved the idea of a food truck behind midtown, for snack purposes and for the drunchies (drunk munchies) college kids get when they've been drinking. After talking to them, I furthered my idea of a healthy alternative to food- a healthy food truck behind midtown in which the food changes on either a daily or weekly basis- kind of like D'lites, the ice cream shop that changes flavors everyday. I think although health and cost are important, so is variety, so you don't get sick of the same food all the time. I have yet to figure out what type of food kids want that would be healthy and cheap, but I like this idea because it can serve well during the day- possibly could be open 24 hours, doesn't have to be just late night eatery. Hope you all like this idea as much as I do!
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Top 5 World Problems
Top 5 World Problems:
- Lack of Education
- Terrorism
- Inequality
- Poverty
- Disease
The reason I chose these as my top 5, in this specific order, is because I believe they each tie in with one another. Here's how:
Lack of Education
I believe education is the basis to any world problem. Sure, book smarts are what helps us toward fighting diseases and teaching those in third world countries. However, not only is there is a huge lack of respect for other people's religious, political, and cultural beliefs, but there is little understanding. I attended Catholic high school, but you did not have to be Catholic or Christian to go there. We had a mandatory world religions class, and it really opened up my knowledge of other backgrounds. I think it's important to understand where people are coming from and that there is not one way to live your life. The basis to any religion is compassion and love. Education in any aspect is an important tool to understand one another, and decrease everything else on my list- i.e. terrorism, inequality, poverty, and disease.
Terrorism
Since arguably most terrorism results in violent actions, it is a huge struggle that we face today globally. Again understanding and tolerating others around us decreases resentment and violence.
Inequality
I mentioned inequality as gender and racial- so I figured I would merge the two into one category. Norms have been established throughout centuries that women, gays, and people of color are less worthy of certain things than others. While America is somewhat making moves to treat these people with equality and respect, such as integration and legalizing gay marriage, many countries in the world kill these people over trivial matters. There is still so much to learn, as with terrorism.
Poverty
Most countries in the world are third world, which means it is up to the first and even second world countries to lend helping hands. Figuring out how to get people out of poverty begins with world hunger in my opinion, and the lack of water globally. Without the proper nutrition, people are dying and are more prone to disease. I think technology and other innovative ideas help dig people out of poverty, but it's hard to help so many countries with so little resources in these areas.
Disease
I mentioned under poverty that it goes hand-in-hand with disease. Again, education is key. People research cures to cancer and AIDS- two majorly effecting diseases in the world. The more people who research, the closer we come to finding cures.
I think I have made it clear that education in any form- whether it be book smart or street smart- is the key to minimizing these issues, so that is why it is my "top solution". It is unfortunate that so many people in the world cannot get a solid education, let alone a fantastic one that students at UF do. The best we can do is send money their way, or even go out of our way on mission trips and other types of organizations to help build schools, fundraise, or simply extend a hand in the smallest of ways. I think education is easier implemented than say, just deciding to respect someone. Respect isn't something we are born with- it's something we learn.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
Identifying Local Opportunities
5 local opportunities I received from the Gainesville Sun:
Rally to Protect Paine's Prairie
http://fieldguide.blogs.gainesville.com/755/rally-to-protect-paynes-prairie/?tc=ar
This article is about how Gov. Rick Scott is trying to cut state funding when it comes to Florida's State Parks. On Saturday, many local folks met downtown to protest Scott's actions, because Paine's Prairie is so near and dear to their hearts. In this article, I believe it is Gov. Scott's problem because it is his job to keep the people happy and do what is best for them.
Driver Unhappy with Synching of Traffic Lights
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160124/ARTICLES/160129827/1182?Title=Driver-unhappy-with-synching-of-traffic-lights
This article is about certain traffic lights in Gainesville that are up for inspection, Michelle Cohan brought the issue of these traffic lights to Gainesville Traffic Operations Manager, Emmanuel posadas. Several lights at NW 16th Boulevard, 34th, and 43rd streets cause much congestion during rush hour, as the lights only stay green long enough for about 8-10 cars to get through, creating a substantial backup. While Cohen is upset with the problem, as are many more people in Gainesville, it is essentially Posadas's job to check the lights and filter out the traffic.
Lowe's Manager Bret Dameron Leads Move to New Digs
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160124/ARTICLES/160129923?tc=cr
This article is about Bret Dameron and his ability to reform the Lowe's on Archer. Within months, he has prepared to relocate himself to the new Lowe's as he and his crew have worked 12-hour days since being handed this responsibility. They had a timeline of 2 months to fill the new store with racks, displays, and products while still running another store in Alachua county. The problem here and job to get done is Dameron's and his team.
Proposal Would Allow City School Districts
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160123/ARTICLES/160129850/1002/news01?Title=Proposal-would-allow-city-school-districts&tc=ar
This article is about a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow cities to form their own school districts. The proposal would also allow existing city/ county governing bodies to serve as a school boards and would get rid of a requirement that school board elections be nonpartisan. With the proposal would come a series of questions about the financing of schools and plain logistics- making this the government's problem.
Blaze Destroys Monteocha Family's Home
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160122/ARTICLES/160129872/1002/news01?Title=Blaze-destroys-Monteocha-family-s-home&tc=ar
A mobile home that belonged to the Monteocha family was destroyed in a fire and an investigation is taking place by state fire marshals. While the likelihood of foul play is low, there is still question as to why this fire got so out of hand. The Monteocha's must face the problem of finding a new palce to live- as their grandfather left them the place when he passed back in February of 2013.
Rally to Protect Paine's Prairie
http://fieldguide.blogs.gainesville.com/755/rally-to-protect-paynes-prairie/?tc=ar
This article is about how Gov. Rick Scott is trying to cut state funding when it comes to Florida's State Parks. On Saturday, many local folks met downtown to protest Scott's actions, because Paine's Prairie is so near and dear to their hearts. In this article, I believe it is Gov. Scott's problem because it is his job to keep the people happy and do what is best for them.
Driver Unhappy with Synching of Traffic Lights
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160124/ARTICLES/160129827/1182?Title=Driver-unhappy-with-synching-of-traffic-lights
This article is about certain traffic lights in Gainesville that are up for inspection, Michelle Cohan brought the issue of these traffic lights to Gainesville Traffic Operations Manager, Emmanuel posadas. Several lights at NW 16th Boulevard, 34th, and 43rd streets cause much congestion during rush hour, as the lights only stay green long enough for about 8-10 cars to get through, creating a substantial backup. While Cohen is upset with the problem, as are many more people in Gainesville, it is essentially Posadas's job to check the lights and filter out the traffic.
Lowe's Manager Bret Dameron Leads Move to New Digs
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160124/ARTICLES/160129923?tc=cr
This article is about Bret Dameron and his ability to reform the Lowe's on Archer. Within months, he has prepared to relocate himself to the new Lowe's as he and his crew have worked 12-hour days since being handed this responsibility. They had a timeline of 2 months to fill the new store with racks, displays, and products while still running another store in Alachua county. The problem here and job to get done is Dameron's and his team.
Proposal Would Allow City School Districts
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160123/ARTICLES/160129850/1002/news01?Title=Proposal-would-allow-city-school-districts&tc=ar
This article is about a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow cities to form their own school districts. The proposal would also allow existing city/ county governing bodies to serve as a school boards and would get rid of a requirement that school board elections be nonpartisan. With the proposal would come a series of questions about the financing of schools and plain logistics- making this the government's problem.
Blaze Destroys Monteocha Family's Home
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20160122/ARTICLES/160129872/1002/news01?Title=Blaze-destroys-Monteocha-family-s-home&tc=ar
A mobile home that belonged to the Monteocha family was destroyed in a fire and an investigation is taking place by state fire marshals. While the likelihood of foul play is low, there is still question as to why this fire got so out of hand. The Monteocha's must face the problem of finding a new palce to live- as their grandfather left them the place when he passed back in February of 2013.
Week 3 Reading Reflection
This week's reading zoned in on the ethics involved with entrepreneurship. Something that stuck out to me was the definition of the social cognition theory relating to entrepreneurship. The theory introduces the idea of knowledge structures- mental models or cognitions that are ordered in such a way as to optimize personal effectiveness within given situations- to the study of economics, as the book puts it. I always thought of any type of cognition as related to science, so this was an interesting point of view. Frank Carney's comment about who entrepreneurs are was slightly confusing. Carney was one of the founders of Pizza Hut Inc., and described entrepreneurs as the cornerstone of the American enterprise system and the self-renewing agents for our economic environment. If I had to guess what he mean if t, I would say he means that entrepreneurs are what makes our economic cycle go 'round in America. If I had to ask the author two questions, I would ask how they came up with certain characteristics for the "entrepreneurial mindset" and to further explain the dark side of entrepreneurship-mostly about how it is found within the "energetic drive of successful entrepreneurs". In reading about ethics pertaining to entrepreneurship, I pretty much agreed with the author's message.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Very Short Interview No. 1
For my interview, I spoke with artist Adam Brett, my neighbor who I mentioned in my entrepreneurship story. Adam left a 6-figure job in New York City in order to pursue his dream of painting. Since I could not record an interview with him because of distance, he typed out his answers to the questions I sent him.
- What should my expectations be in this course?
- I think most people would say this course should teach you how to start a business, whoever I believe it is about doing things for yourself. If you want to start your own business, best of luck. However, there is so much more to entrepreneurship, like taking risks and challenging yourself- seeing how far you can push.
- What does it mean to be an entrepreneur?
- Being an entrepreneur means that you are your own boss, literally and figuratively. You can be your own boss is an economical sense, but also you are in charge of your actions and you determine your future. It is also about choosing happiness. Even if you aren't making the most money, you are chasing a dream, which in my opinion is much more fulfilling.
- What do you think I should learn in an entrepreneurship course?
- I think my answer above sums it up- find your passion and follow your dream. Don't devote all efforts to the textbook, but really try to soak in examples your professor gives you and really try on your assignments.
- What do you wish you had been taught in school before setting out on your own path as an entrepreneur?
- Well, I did attend UF, and got a degree in finance. I quit my job in NYC because I always had a dream of being an artist. I had family in Florida, so I moved to Jacksonville Beach. The lifestyle there is very easygoing- a good work environment for a work ethic like mine. In school, I wish they didn't teach me so much about getting a job, but about working hard to find what I was truly passionate about.
Speaking with Adam made me really want to reach my goals. I know money is a big priority to many, but I definitely think doing what makes you happy is better in the long run. I believe in the saying. "everything happens for a reason," even if things don't seem like they're falling into place in the moment. I want to make it big in NYC, but I have to really work for it. I think at the end of the day, we all just want to be happy, and I think Adam got that spot on.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
World's Biggest Problems
10 world problems (in no specific order):
1. Terrorism. Terrorism can be foreign or domestic- it is the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims. A lot of global terrorism is very violent, such as the Syrian refugee crisis.
A practical solution could be to be as accepting as possible and [as the United States] definitely let in the refugees.
2. Poverty. In my international relations course, I learned that 4/5th of the world's population has only 1/5th of its wealth. These countries are third world countries.
A practical solution could be to donate as much money possible as much as possible. I also think it is important to teach and educate these people.
3. World hunger. This is a result of poverty. Due to lack of funds and resources, it is hard to feed everyone sufficiently in third world countries. Clean water is also scarce.
A practical solution could be to donate money and food. I have also seen water pumps that take the evaporation from the air and turn it into filtered drinking water.
4. Disease. This is a result of both poverty and world hunger. It is hard to fight off disease when you are not in good health in the first place, i.e. getting any nutritional value. HIV/AIDS is an example of a huge epidemic, especially in Africa.
A practical solution could be to treat these people if you have a medical background. There are many different mission trips to take part in, or programs such as Doctors with Borders.
5. Lack of education. This is another result of poverty. Without proper education in third world countries, people are unaware of how to get out of debt, or better themselves.
A practical solution could be to go over and teach. Once the ball is rolling and people are educated, they too will grow up and teach the younger generations. Education is the key to almost any world problem.
6. Lack of respect for cultural beliefs and values of others. This is commonly associated with religion and politics. It divides and separates us as human beings, leading to ignorance and hatred.
A practical solution could be to be more accepting of others and to try to get other to as well. If it's that hard, then people need to learn to keep nasty opinions to themselves. There's a certain grace to presenting a differing argument, and many people need to be taught how to do it.
7. Racial inequality. There are still many prejudiced people around the world, especially in the United States. It seems almost everyday there is an issue about race or ethnicity, such as the all-white Oscars debacle currently trending throughout social media.
A practical solution could be to stop drawing attention to the unnecessary. While I believe it is an important issue, I think sometimes people get carried away and look too much into petty things that takes away from the real problem. We need to be taught respect at an early age.
8. Gender inequality. Feminism is a world that scares many people away but what it actually means is the political, social, and economic equality of ALL GENDERS. Women are looked down upon by many in today's society globally.
A practical solution could be to keep advocating for rights. The fact that it is 2016 and women are STILL being paid less than men really angers me.
9. Mental health. I believe mental health issues feed into terrorism. Throughout the world, people are brainwashed into believing that their beliefs are the most important and correct ones, which can lead to acts such as 9/11, the Syrian refugee crisis, and mass shootings.
A practical solution could be for governments to put more money into health care, especially the United States.
10. Donald Trump. I know this seems like a silly issue, let alone one that pertains to the United States alone, but despite his agenda, Trump is paralleling Adolf Hitler. It might sound dramatic, but much of his platform advocates for the exact opposite of some items on my list and if he became president, it would definitely turn into a global problem.
A practical solution could be to ignore him and NOT vote for him!!!
The picture below is of Emma Watson giving her gender equality speech at the UN. While I think there are more pressing issues than gender equality, I do believe it is really important and it resonates with me as a young woman. If you haven't seen this awesome speech, check it out here.
1. Terrorism. Terrorism can be foreign or domestic- it is the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims. A lot of global terrorism is very violent, such as the Syrian refugee crisis.
A practical solution could be to be as accepting as possible and [as the United States] definitely let in the refugees.
2. Poverty. In my international relations course, I learned that 4/5th of the world's population has only 1/5th of its wealth. These countries are third world countries.
A practical solution could be to donate as much money possible as much as possible. I also think it is important to teach and educate these people.
3. World hunger. This is a result of poverty. Due to lack of funds and resources, it is hard to feed everyone sufficiently in third world countries. Clean water is also scarce.
A practical solution could be to donate money and food. I have also seen water pumps that take the evaporation from the air and turn it into filtered drinking water.
4. Disease. This is a result of both poverty and world hunger. It is hard to fight off disease when you are not in good health in the first place, i.e. getting any nutritional value. HIV/AIDS is an example of a huge epidemic, especially in Africa.
A practical solution could be to treat these people if you have a medical background. There are many different mission trips to take part in, or programs such as Doctors with Borders.
5. Lack of education. This is another result of poverty. Without proper education in third world countries, people are unaware of how to get out of debt, or better themselves.
A practical solution could be to go over and teach. Once the ball is rolling and people are educated, they too will grow up and teach the younger generations. Education is the key to almost any world problem.
6. Lack of respect for cultural beliefs and values of others. This is commonly associated with religion and politics. It divides and separates us as human beings, leading to ignorance and hatred.
A practical solution could be to be more accepting of others and to try to get other to as well. If it's that hard, then people need to learn to keep nasty opinions to themselves. There's a certain grace to presenting a differing argument, and many people need to be taught how to do it.
7. Racial inequality. There are still many prejudiced people around the world, especially in the United States. It seems almost everyday there is an issue about race or ethnicity, such as the all-white Oscars debacle currently trending throughout social media.
A practical solution could be to stop drawing attention to the unnecessary. While I believe it is an important issue, I think sometimes people get carried away and look too much into petty things that takes away from the real problem. We need to be taught respect at an early age.
8. Gender inequality. Feminism is a world that scares many people away but what it actually means is the political, social, and economic equality of ALL GENDERS. Women are looked down upon by many in today's society globally.
A practical solution could be to keep advocating for rights. The fact that it is 2016 and women are STILL being paid less than men really angers me.
9. Mental health. I believe mental health issues feed into terrorism. Throughout the world, people are brainwashed into believing that their beliefs are the most important and correct ones, which can lead to acts such as 9/11, the Syrian refugee crisis, and mass shootings.
A practical solution could be for governments to put more money into health care, especially the United States.
10. Donald Trump. I know this seems like a silly issue, let alone one that pertains to the United States alone, but despite his agenda, Trump is paralleling Adolf Hitler. It might sound dramatic, but much of his platform advocates for the exact opposite of some items on my list and if he became president, it would definitely turn into a global problem.
A practical solution could be to ignore him and NOT vote for him!!!
The picture below is of Emma Watson giving her gender equality speech at the UN. While I think there are more pressing issues than gender equality, I do believe it is really important and it resonates with me as a young woman. If you haven't seen this awesome speech, check it out here.
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Bug List
20 things that bug me:
1. If someone has their read receipts on, they should respond right away unless they are actually busy.
I think this bug exists because I don't like to feel like I am being ignored.
2. During rush hour, the traffic on Archer is so bad I plan my day around it so I never have to deal with it.
I think this bug exists because the roads in Gainesville aren't set up the best- Archer is a main road.
3. Complaining about something and not trying to solve the problem, but instead keep whining about it, is a cry for attention.
I think this bug exists because sometimes people feel they aren't heard or they just like the attention.
4. While I never criticize someone for trying to better themselves at the gym, there are always too many people at Southwest.
I think this bug exists because people make new year's resolutions but end up not being able to keep up with them and I am the one who suffers.
5. I don't allow people to come over to my house anymore if they are not going to clean up after themselves.
I think this bug exists because when friends feel close to you, they feel they can be more carefree and messy, but it can feel like you are being taken advantage of.
6. I don't understand why some professors require you to purchase expensive texts when you never use them.
I honestly have no idea why this exists.
7. If you are a waitress, I expect you to be friendly if you want a good tip.
I think this bug exists because sometimes waiters are just having a bad day- or they can just be rude people.
8. Don't make plans in the first place if you plan on always canceling them last minute.
I think this bug exists because sometimes people are afraid to hurt your feelings.
9. Tardiness is a bad look.
I think this bug exists because people don't understand time management or how to gauge travel time.
10. When watching TV or listening to music, there is no excuse for the volume to be set on something random like 12- 10 or 15 please.
I think this bug exists because I have mild OCD or something.
11. A huge flaw of mine is that I always misplace things, then get extremely frustrated when I can't find them.
I think this bug exists because like I said, it's just one of my many flaws.
12. I keep having to use my cellphone data when I am in a place with "free" wifi but I still can't connect.
I think this bug exists because I don't want to upset my parents by using too much data.
13. I have to keep cleaning out my junk mail when I get spammed.
I think this bug exists because getting spammed harms your computer.
14. I have to stop letting my friends borrow my clothes if they are going to hoard them.
I think this bug exists because I like to think if I borrowed from a friend, I would be extra careful with their stuff.
15. If someone does something nice for you, you always say thank you.
I think this bug exists because I was raised to always say please and thank you.
16. It makes me cringe when I see parents yell at their kids in public.
I think this bug exists because I don't believe in kids being disciplined in public.
17. When I keep waking up in the middle of the night, I am going to get a bad night's sleep.
I think this bug exists because I get cranky and hangry- I also stay up too late.
18. Sometimes when I work out, my headphones will get caught on something and rip out of my ear.
I think this bug exists because it straight up hurts.
19. I don't understand how some adults still don't know the difference between your and you're.
I think this bug exists because this is something taught to you in elementary school.
20. When people don't use their turn signals, it can cause an accident.
I think this bug exists because it definitely causes too many accidents and there is such an easy fix.
Coming up with ideas that bug me wasn't the challenging part of this assignment per se- I'm not the most patient person. What was difficult for me was trying to turn them into sentences, rather than just listing things. If I could just list things, I could go on and on...
1. If someone has their read receipts on, they should respond right away unless they are actually busy.
I think this bug exists because I don't like to feel like I am being ignored.
2. During rush hour, the traffic on Archer is so bad I plan my day around it so I never have to deal with it.
I think this bug exists because the roads in Gainesville aren't set up the best- Archer is a main road.
3. Complaining about something and not trying to solve the problem, but instead keep whining about it, is a cry for attention.
I think this bug exists because sometimes people feel they aren't heard or they just like the attention.
4. While I never criticize someone for trying to better themselves at the gym, there are always too many people at Southwest.
I think this bug exists because people make new year's resolutions but end up not being able to keep up with them and I am the one who suffers.
5. I don't allow people to come over to my house anymore if they are not going to clean up after themselves.
I think this bug exists because when friends feel close to you, they feel they can be more carefree and messy, but it can feel like you are being taken advantage of.
6. I don't understand why some professors require you to purchase expensive texts when you never use them.
I honestly have no idea why this exists.
7. If you are a waitress, I expect you to be friendly if you want a good tip.
I think this bug exists because sometimes waiters are just having a bad day- or they can just be rude people.
8. Don't make plans in the first place if you plan on always canceling them last minute.
I think this bug exists because sometimes people are afraid to hurt your feelings.
9. Tardiness is a bad look.
I think this bug exists because people don't understand time management or how to gauge travel time.
10. When watching TV or listening to music, there is no excuse for the volume to be set on something random like 12- 10 or 15 please.
I think this bug exists because I have mild OCD or something.
11. A huge flaw of mine is that I always misplace things, then get extremely frustrated when I can't find them.
I think this bug exists because like I said, it's just one of my many flaws.
12. I keep having to use my cellphone data when I am in a place with "free" wifi but I still can't connect.
I think this bug exists because I don't want to upset my parents by using too much data.
13. I have to keep cleaning out my junk mail when I get spammed.
I think this bug exists because getting spammed harms your computer.
14. I have to stop letting my friends borrow my clothes if they are going to hoard them.
I think this bug exists because I like to think if I borrowed from a friend, I would be extra careful with their stuff.
15. If someone does something nice for you, you always say thank you.
I think this bug exists because I was raised to always say please and thank you.
16. It makes me cringe when I see parents yell at their kids in public.
I think this bug exists because I don't believe in kids being disciplined in public.
17. When I keep waking up in the middle of the night, I am going to get a bad night's sleep.
I think this bug exists because I get cranky and hangry- I also stay up too late.
18. Sometimes when I work out, my headphones will get caught on something and rip out of my ear.
I think this bug exists because it straight up hurts.
19. I don't understand how some adults still don't know the difference between your and you're.
I think this bug exists because this is something taught to you in elementary school.
20. When people don't use their turn signals, it can cause an accident.
I think this bug exists because it definitely causes too many accidents and there is such an easy fix.
Coming up with ideas that bug me wasn't the challenging part of this assignment per se- I'm not the most patient person. What was difficult for me was trying to turn them into sentences, rather than just listing things. If I could just list things, I could go on and on...
Week 2 Reading Reflection
This first reading gave good insight to a sort of introduction into entrepreneurship. Something broad that stuck out to me was the number of myths related to entrepreneurship. After being in this class for two weeks, I have learned it truly is a mind-set to bean entrepreneur and these myths are so bust-worthy. One confusing part included the process approaches- the visuals actually made it more confusing for me to follow. I would like to ask the author, out of the integrative and dynamic states approaches, which he/ she think works best. I would also like to know who else aside from the United States are top leaders in entrepreneurship. I definitely disagree with the author about how each gazelle does not survive. Sure, some firms have lifespans and what not, but I don't think that is the case for each small business globally.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
My Entrepreneurship Story
As I mentioned in my introduction post, my parents recently moved to Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Our neighbor across the street, Adam Brett, left his 6-figure finance job in NYC to move to the beach and become an artists- specifically a painter. He is a brave entrepreneur and his work is phenomenal. He's a humble guy and doesn't make the most money, but he loves what he does. Below are two pictures of paintings in our house that Adam painted- a beautiful wave and a cool Bob Marley. Feel free to check his work out on Facebook!
I enrolled in ENT3003 because although I am a telecommunications major, I am pursuing a concentration in business and decided this course would be an interesting one. I hope to gain a sense of confidence for when I enter the "real world" after graduation.
Introduction
Hey there! I'm Shannon and I am currently a junior at the University of Florida. I was born in Montreal, Canada but only lived there for 2 1/2 years. I grew up in Tampa, Florida but my parents recently moved to Jacksonville Beach, Florida almost 2 years ago. Along with my mom and dad, Anne and Bill, I have two brothers. Johnny is almost 30 and Ryan is almost 27. They were all born in the states- I just happened to be born in Canada as my dad worked there for a few years. I also have a dog, Metsy who is almost 13. She's named after the New York Mets. I am currently studying telecommunications with a concentration in business. After graduation, I would love to move to NYC or LA and work in TV production. My end goal is to hopefully write scripts for a TV comedy one day. This past summer I studied abroad for 6 weeks in London. My family came over for a trip once school was done and in those 7 weeks I traveled to France, Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands, and Ireland. When I was in London, I took a script writing class for fun and now I'm constantly watching TV and imagining what the script looks like- and how I would incorporate certain aspects into my own script. It was one of the coolest experiences and I'm so thankful for it.
The picture above is my family and me crossing Abbey Road in London. I chose this picture because I thought it embodied what I spoke about- my family, my travels, and my goals. Not saying I want to be Beatles-level famous, but I definitely want to be successful.
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