Curiosity has struck me. I have identified myself with their stories, and have been able to picture myself as an entrepreneur. I have learned that self-motivation, creativity, perseverance, and a desire to change and improve are key aspects of an entrepreneur. But, perhaps, the most important element is having the ideal of reinventing oneself daily, according to Alfredo Ramirez, a successful Peruvian entrepreneur. Reinventing oneself means to ask oneself, what more can I do, what changes can I make, what can I improve, how can I exceed my limits. There seems to be no limits for the innate entrepreneur.
I have decided to explore this area. I might be breaking a few of my original plans to do so. See, a few months ago I had it all figured out. Study Corporate finance, and have a steady job as a financial analyst for a company. But I have recently recognized that I need a little more adventure in my life, so I've been changing things up. I'm leading the Marketing projects for my internship, and I will be a Marketing TA this semester. Why Marketing? Not sure, but it definitely sparks out the creativity in me, and it gets me going.
I have a few crazy ideas in mind for this year. I'll see how long I can push the adventurous side of me and explore career paths I hadn't quite considered yet. Although finance is still an option, because I really enjoy it, I feel like there's more I want to do with my career.
Hey Andres!
ReplyDeleteI just had to comment on your blog because it really spoke to me. you're faith and courage is great and I find it inspirational that you're willing to look at options that fulfill yourself rather than something that would just be comfortable like a financial analyst. I guess that there have been lots of things in my life that I've wanted to do or try to achieve but that I've never given more thought to or tried because I was too afraid that I would just waste time, effort, and probably a lot of resources just to fail. I hope that someday I'll be able to find the courage like you are finding/have found to be able to try and do something of more of what speaks to me rather than just something that I believe to be easily within my reach.Try to shoot for the stars I guess.
-Bryson
I think this is a great point. I'm studying Finance as well and interested in Corporate for a corporation as a launching pad into possible entrepreneurship opportunities in the future. Best of luck with the plans!
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the questions that you posted and wrote about. When I read those kinds of things it always re-lights the flame to be successful and work harder. I will be asking myself those questions this week and reflecting on what I can do. You should issue those as challenge to everyone.
This is a topic that has been on my mind for sure. I actually sarted as an Entreprenuership emphisis to a Finance major. There are definetly pros and cons to both a stable job and the excitment of entreprenuership. I think it all boils down to what is going to better help one with their nonwork related personal goals. For many people Entreprennuership is the way to go.
ReplyDeleteThat's an interesting concept, to reinvent yourself daily. In what ways? And in which direction do you want to change? What are the things that you will never change about yourself, and what type of things will you work on changing? I'd be interested in hearing more of your vision for this lifestyle!
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