Week 2

This week I was able to learn some amazing things from Randy Pausch and a mentor that I interviewed. From Randy Pausch I learned that it is never too late to go after childhood dreams. There will always be "brick walls" in the way of your goals, but never become discouraged and look at the walls as an obstacle that can be overcome, not a dead end. Also, I learned to be optimistic about life even in the face of diversity. Randy Pausch had cancer in his liver when he gave that last speech and was still telling jokes. That man is a true entrepreneurial hero.
I had the privilege of interviewing an entrepreneurial hero this week that taught me some amazing things. The first thing that school never taught me and would probably never teach me is how to get started! Yes we learn about being an entrepreneur and what it takes, but they never teach you how to set your business up. Luckily for me, this mentor was able to let me in on some pointers for getting started. Kickstarter.com is a great way to look at ideas and post your own ideas where people can provide funding or you can provide funding for. Once you have the money and you know your idea is a good one, type in (state)business papers into google and set up your business. Get a separate bank account for your business and just dive into it. If you lose money, you at least get the experience of what it is like to be an entrepreneur. These were great insights that my mentor shared with me and I'm excited to learn more.