Journal #1
Jan 101. Am I an entrepreneur?
I believe I am an upcoming entrepreneur because I have what it takes to become one. If I set the right goals for myself and put the right amount of effort needed to complete them, I would be a great entrepreneur. Another reason I believe I am an entrepreneur is because I have a mindset that is creative and entrepreneurship is something where I can bring my ideas to fruition. Before I started this course, I had no idea on where to begin but, I think the Business Model Canvas will help guide me in the direction I should be focused on. The four phases within the model can help me apply various levels of knowledge to help my business grow and be successful. If I read, write, and execute this plan I feel confident I will enjoy being an entrepreneur. I also believe becoming an entrepreneur would be one of the best decisions I have ever made thus far in my life.
2. What is success?
I believe success is something subjective to an individual. In my opinion, success is any goal that someone has set and they feel they have achieved it. I also believe success can be reached by short term goals as well as long term. I think it is important to set and reach short term goals because if someone can complete it then they have a high potential of completing a long term goal. I think of success as, “The sky is the limit,” because I believe anyone can do anything if they put their mind to it. There is no limit and all things are possible. Success is not giving up on what you want in life.
3. Am I a self-starter? How well do I follow through on my ideas?
I do believe that I am a self –starter. I know how to motivate myself to accomplish things. I also feel I am motivated because I know what tasks I need to complete in order to get reach the goals I have set for myself. However, my biggest problem is procrastination which is something I struggle with every day. So, I do believe I follow through on my ideas to an extent but, just at my own pace. Sometimes I feel like I have all the time in the world to complete something when in all reality I do not. In my opinion, my best work is when it is at the last minute and that is something I want improve on because it causes me to be content with procrastination. Once I make this change, I believe I will be able to say I follow through on my ideas without getting in the way of myself.
4. How does ODU view entrepreneurship?
ODU views entrepreneurship as a way for students to create innovative business they have an Institute Innovation and Entrepreneurship program which helps supports business for students. The Strome Entrepreneurial Center (SEC) is available to anyone at ODU to help support student ideas. The Business Development Center (BDC) is to help student business grow. I believe students having a support system through school can motivate them to want to pursue a career in entrepreneurship.
5. What is my role in this ecosystem?
I believe my role in the ecosystem is to be the sun. I would be the sun because nothing would be able to grow because light and energy is important. Without the sun, I do not believe the earth would be able to exist and the ecosystem would die. I compare myself to the sun because as an entrepreneur I would need to have the same qualifications as the sun to make sure everything runs properly. I need to be able to put energy towards by business to help it grow.