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I still think my most formative experience was my bug list. It was during my bug list that I realized that it is the things that bother you, that bother others, that creates opportunities for business. To me, realizing this allowed me to realize that the opportunity of students needing money and other students having money to spend for a clean room existed. This allowed me to see and open my eyes to the fact that I definitely wasn’t the only with this problem.
            My most enjoyable moments had to have come from anytime I interviewed someone. It was always such a fun experience. Even getting rejected by a passerby still made for a funny story sometimes. But there was genuinely nothing better than when I had a great conversation with someone possibly interested in the idea of my business or my business venture.
            I’m honestly proud of finishing up the venture concepts. They were long but I think definitely worth it. I can already see the benefit that they will provide to me and I know that it was well worth completing and not slacking off on.
            I definitely think that I have developed more of an entrepreneurial mindset. I look at every problem and opportunity as “oh what business can be created out of that”. It really now interests me to read into and look into the success stories of different companies and individuals. I think that now only has this entrepreneurial mindset made me more open to business, but I think it has also made me a more creative person in general. I think that the entrepreneurship mindset is all about a creative approach to problems and being very quick on your feet in how you react. To me, I have definitely become more entrepreneurial in my mind.

            I think the two things that allow for success in this course are being open, and not being afraid. Yes, it may be hard to be open to all the ideas we learn about in class, or other readings and activities we have to do, however, if you keep an open mind, it isn’t hard to see that every assignment was made for the benefit of the students themselves and to better you as an entrepreneur. In terms of not being afraid, I’m aware that it may be intimidating for some students to walk up to strangers and ask to interview them, however, the ability and confidence to do that applies far more than just inside of the classroom. Get comfortable being uncomfortable and embrace any possible awkward situations the course might bring in, and just attack every assignment, project, and task for this class head on with no fear and utmost confidence.

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  1. Esther GoldsteinDecember 10, 2018 at 10:25 AM

    Hi,
    I agree with you that your bug list helped you to see what is important to have and be used as a business opportunity. In my bug list I didn't like that you have to wait and take your clothes out of the washing machine to put it in the dryer. That is why I came up with a washing machine that will drop the clothes in the dryer after it's washed.

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  2. UnknownDecember 10, 2018 at 5:55 PM

    Chad,
    I must say, I am glad that your most formative experience was the bug list. For me, it wasn’t as “life changing”, but it is always great to see people draw enjoyment and inspiration from different places. I am also happy that you are legitimately proud of the work you have done. It is all excellent, so you definitely have the right to be very proud of yourself.

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