W03 Reflection: Entrepreneurial Journal


This week I started by taking a quiz about the material that I've been learning about for the past couple of weeks. They included a couple of lectures on how to start your own business and how to be a successful entrepreneur. This might sound funny to say but I realized that staying honest in the business world is harder than it sounds and way more important than I thought.

One of the biggest things that stood out to me was how doing the right thing can sometimes cost you something in the short term, but in the long run, it builds real trust. That’s what really stuck with me from the Magdalena Yesil case. She didn’t just talk about ethics she actually lived it out in tough situations. I admire how she made decisions based on her values, not just what would make her the most money the fastest.

Another part of this week that I found meaningful was writing the “I will never” and “I will always” statements. It was more challenging than I expected, because it forced me to sit down and figure out what my non-negotiables are. I had to think about the kind of person I want to be when I face tough decisions as an entrepreneur. I think having those guardrails in place now will help me stay grounded later.

Looking ahead, I’m excited to learn how people balance being driven and successful while still staying true to their morals. I hope I can learn how to navigate tough situations in a way that lets me grow a business without compromising who I am. This week gave me a lot to think about, and I feel more committed to building a career that’s honest, fair, and respectful to everyone I work with.

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