When you are a child you think that you will change the world as an adult. You don't care about how big things are you just have huge dreams. As you get older your views change and you begin to wonder if change is really possible. If you take the time to make life better for even one person then you have changed the world.
One of the application activities asked us if we think that poverty can be eliminated. I don't think this is possible. Even if you change people's mindset there will always be poverty. I believe poverty has existed from very early on in the human race on earth. Poverty can start with the poor in heart and it can also be those who are physically poor. I think what we must consider is that if there were no poverty, would there still be charity?
In President Monson's talk "Constant Truths for Changing Times" we are challenged to think about what should be constant with us. We are also warned to not become complacent. Complacency is a tool of the devil and he is extremely proficient in using it. Complacency allows our defenses to be in a weakened state. We must be ever vigilant.
Mentor Session 8 - Although I really didn't like this book or the associated activities, I did put significantly more effort into answering the questions this time. I have solidified my decision to be an intrapreneur instead of an entrepreneur. At this stage in my life and given my career experiences I really prefer to work within a corporate structure. I enjoy going to mom and pop stores/companies but I do not like working for them. The are too unstable and would require too must sacrifice. I have spent the last 10+ years trying to find a good work/life balance and have finally found something that works. I wouldn't want to upset the balance with a start up venture. My husband loves his job and it requires us to move from time to time (3 moves in 4 years!) and it wouldn't be financially advantages for us to start a business here.
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