THE JOY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Interviewing an entrepreneur like Earl Gaspar has given me hope that even a Polynesian from a little island like mine can find success if you will work hard and do your best. I appreciated the insight gained from my interview and the knowledge that the possibilities are only limited to what you believe you cannot do. It’s a matter of trusting in your capabilities and then going to work.

I liked the videos shared, especially the idea that Google had to dedicate 20% of time to working on something you want to do rather than the have to do. Thus allowing its workers to spend time having fun and come up with some new and inventive ideas that would be beneficial for the company that you work for. I realize that can not be done in all companies but I wonder if it could be initiated in some way, how much a company could increase its productivity because workers feel the trust that their company has in them.

I have seen the growth of co-workers when given the opportunities to take the job they are doing and find ways that will make their jobs easier, and more productive. When you learn a new job, you could be shown a way to do what you need to do, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best way for you to perform those duties. I have found that when you develop a system that works for you then you can sometimes work smarter and better than previously expressed.

This semester has been a great journey, especially with the discoveries made that have opened our minds to the new possibilities businesses can bring into our lives. Its true that not everyone wants to go into business for themselves but when you find the right fit for your talents or something that you love to do then work doesn’t seem like work because it becomes something you enjoy. I believe entrepreneurs learn to love what they do or find something better.