Discipline - Week 6

Discipline is extremely important when it comes to all things our our lives. I think that each article I read this week and video I watched had a little to do with discipline. We must have discipline to be successful in this life. Regardless of what it is. Religion, family, work ethic, career, raising children and the list goes on and on. Elder Tanners talk was wonderful to read and hear his thoughts on the Priesthood and those whom hold it. I am so thankful for all those disciplined Priesthood holders (especially my husband). The Priesthood is very sacred and a gift for us. To be able to continue to have that gift on this earth we have been lucky to have men who understand their responsibility and live in a manner that is in coordinate with the Lords ways. This doesn't come with great ease as we all know.

The other video that was regarding family and boundaries. When it comes to the family I believe we all need to have boundaries. We can become consumed with certain things that can take so much from our family life. A career is defiantly a conflict in a family. Family it so important and needs to be a high priority therefore we must create ways and make rules that keep the family as one unit and a healthy unit.

Mastery - Week Five

Another great week of reading and video assignments. The book Mastery is very interesting and made me really look internally. There have been many instances in my life where I could completely relate with what he was talking about. From the person learning Tennis and wanting to just be the best to times where I have been a dabbler, obsessive and hacker. When reading about the dabbler, obsessive and hacker I could pick out times that I have and are one of these three. I can think of people who defiantly show these traits in their careers, relationships and hobbies. It was interesting to think through my own and then look at people around me. It kind of gave me a bit of a chuckle.

A Heros Journey, was absolutely my favorite this week. I instantly sent it to my husband after I finished it. It was inspiring and in a weird way comforting to listen to. The council that Brian Carter gave and suggestions of things to try was great! There were a few things that I put in my phone to try. First was to ask five people what you do better than anyone else on earth. Make sure they are specific. This almost makes me a little scared, because deep down I don't know what they might say and for some reason that concerns me. The second thing that truly resonated with me was, to write a one page letter to a mentor/person who has helped you become better. Then go read it aloud to that person. When he talked about this, I knew exactly who I would want to write my letter too. It was a basketball and running coach that I had. He worked with from the age of 13 and really took me in. He cared about me and taught me so much. Coach Kirkham also was my running coach in cross country and track. I learned a lot about myself from Kirkham and to this day still remember the lessons he taught me. I have not spoken to him since my junior year of hight school. I decided that I no longer wanted to run cross-country and track and from that day on he was upset with me and truly ignored my existence. It has truly bothered me all these years because he was someone that I greatly looked up to and learned so much from. I would like to thank him.

Unseen Difference - Week Four

This week was a very busy, it was hard to stay on top of everything. It however is always nice to read and watch the assigned material each week. It is inspiring and helps me feel hopeful that one day, I could create a business that I love, and that is okay. Not just start a business because I think it will be successful. 

In this weeks chapters of The Ministry of Business, I loved the section in chapter 9, Be the Unseen Difference. We truly never know when we are going to be able to have an positive effect on an individuals life and when we actually but just a little bit of effort, we can hopefully help many. For him to enjoy a book and know that one day down the road it could help another, is just that little bit of effort to help many many different people. There have been times in my life where I can remember being inspired or touched by someones little bit of effort of kindness. It is the simple, little things that can have the biggest impact on us. 

1  If you pursue your calling with discipline, intentionality, and the help of fellow travelers, what are the chances that your worst case scenario will really happen? 


If I were to pursue mu calling with discipline, intentionality, and help of others, I believe that the chances of my worst case scenario really happening is the same. Nothing is going to be a for sure deal. With the help of others, I would always be grateful and appreciate them and know that their contributions will keep me one more step away from the worst case scenario. With strict discipline and intentionality I know that the chances are better and will help me reach goals, however it is never a for sure deal. 



2  As you look at your list of fears, what themes emerge? What is at the core of what you really fear? Financial ruin? The judgment or disapproval of others? Physical harm? Endangering the ones you love? Embarrassment? 


I think all of those, financial ruin, judgment and disapproval, embarrassment and a little bit endangering love ones. The financial lose would be hard to swallow and hard to maybe even not feel guilty on a daily basis. Judgment and disapproval really shouldn't have anything to do with it, however it really is a fear of mine and worry how I would deal with this. Embarrassment it tough for me and I hate to have to "eat crow", unfortunately I can be prideful. 
The only reason I would say endangering loved ones would not necessary mean them physical harm but perhaps emotional. 



What is the risk of taking no action – not following your calling? How do you plan to deal with fear when it pops up on your entrepreneurial journey? 


The risk of taking no action is feeling the way I have felt the past 14 year since I graduated high school. That I am not living up to my full potential. 


Dealing with fear is interesting, because it can either crush you or motivate you. I hope that I will be able to use the fear as a motivator, not a disabler. 

Personal Code of Conduct - Week Three

I will never….

Take advantage of another person for my own personal gain (financially or positional)

Sacrifice my faith in any regard

Put my career or money before the well being of my family

  

I will always….

Tell the truth

Treat people as my Savior would

Look for opportunities to serve those around me

These are the Personal Code of Conduct that I turned in this week. I have though a lot about this since completing the assignment. In the instructions for this assignment it states, 

"Have you ever been tempted to rationalize, to pretend to yourself that you aren't shifting ground? Is any Human free of this temptation?"

I know for myself these questions really made me think. Have I ever rationalized? Do I shift ground? Am I every going to be above this? Unfortunately, I answered, Yes, Yes and No. How could rationalizing and shifting in my stance have effected those around me? I certainly am not showing that I am "true blue, through and through" as Sheri L. Dew states. How can I avoid doing this in the future, so that I don't give someone doubt of who I am and what I stand for. How do I always stand as a good example of what is right when it is not easy? 

I think looking at my "I will always..." statements is a beginning. To be able to live in a way that I am truly following Christ, serving my fellow man and always being truthful to myself and others will lead to being a human not free, but strong enough to overcome that temptation. I know that will my Saviors help I can repent for my past failures and always look forward for opportunities to be better.