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Who are you, French public?
Identify yourself, if you will.

My bits of Advice

And here I am, at the very last entry of the course. It went by in a fast and smooth way. I learned very much and could already apply some of the B183's teachings to my own entrepreneurial life. 
I got into this course in what I believe to be a privileged position, as an entrepreneur. I have run by small business from home for the past 5 years, starting with only a computer and a printer. My only investment was a desk and some stationary. I have made my revenue grow as if I had a good employment and have built an office in my house. Still, my business is too small and I want to make it grow.
B183 got to my life in a difficult entrepreneurial moment. I am almost not able to handle all of my demand by myself but am still scared of incurring into the cost of an employee. This is a risk taking moment for me. A very busy one as well.
During the semester I was required to read many articles, books and watch many videos of other people that have walked this path and that shared with me their successful tips. I was able to conclude that this is the right path for me and that, even when I have a long way to go, I can make my tiny company grow and bless the lives of many.
If you want to begin the entrepreneur journey I have something to tell you: You can do it! But you have to be willing to pay the price this path requires. It will give you freedom and a sense of accomplishment as you see your ideas to become a reality. At the same time, it will require that you take RISK! and it is scary! My advice for you is to only incur in risk after you analyse every possible outcome and when you are sure you can live with the worst possible scenario of starting your company. If you can take it (leaving an employment and not finding other for some time, loosing some money, sacrificing your time) then go for it! and work hard with the help of the Holy Ghost
Oh, yes! Remember, "through the power of the Holy Ghost (you) may know the truth of all things", even business truths!

The most important think I learned in B183 and that I wish I will never forget was elder Robert Gay's talk, on an entrepreneurship symposium. 
He told us very boldly and full of truth (because we can recognize it as we hear his words) what the real objective of business is: It is not to make a lot of money. It is not to become rich. It is to provide for many families and mainly to bring people unto the Gospel. Unto Christ.
It is my hope that all of us, you and me, that we will grow together as entrepreneurs and run extraordinary companies that will provide for many, provide opportunities of service (by giving people the necessary resources to serve full time at some point of their lives), that will add good things into the world and, above all, that will guide God's children back into his heard.
Remember, you are not alone.

Insights from the Week!

This week was, as usually, pretty full. I have been more stressed than usually because of the amount of classes I have been teaching. I am grateful to see my business growing and I know it is time to hire someone, or else I won't have a personal life. In the other hand, this week the institute classes were canceled due to the general conference and I did not have to prepare my class, which usually takes me much time. Teaching institute has been my one of my  favorite callings so far, and one of the most time demanding, as well.
I loved reading "Recognizing and Shaping Opportunities" and learning from the experience from those entrepreneurs. (I even learned a little more about the history of this very platform, Blogger, from which I have been a user for about 12 years). It is very interesting to see how other entrepreneurs have suceded.
I also liked Lary North's video, and how much he learned from mentors. His positive attitude has had a great impact in his career, I hope to get such an attitude.
This is also one of my last journal assignments. I look forward to keep my journal to myself and to be able to write more personal insights. I don't really feel confortable sharing it with others I don't know on-line, and I am happy to know (according to the page's statistics) that only you (my instructor) and I have accessed it.
I have learned very much this semester and I can't wait to put everything into practice, and to take more risk making my business grow. I think it is time, and I am very excited!
I am also excited for the 2 weeks we will have before next semester, so I can take some time to apply what I have been learning to my company and actually make the changes.
I have just finished watching the second section from conference and I am very happy I can learn from apostles of the Lord. What a blessing!