Lesson 5

This week was an interesting week. In our readings and videos, I have learned many things. One being, Fundraisers are one of the most critical skills we can learn. I also learned, when you ask for money you get advice and when you ask for advice, you might get money. When looking for investors, we need to convince others to join our cause.

Reading the talk, Opening the Windows of Heaven by James E. Faust, I have learned. Tithing is a principle that is fundamental to personal happiness. Tithing is also a principle of sacrifice. By paying tithing, we will always have food, shelter, and clothing; this is not saying we would have the most expensive or name brand items. Tithing is a principle you have to try and see the blessings you receive.

Another talk I read was called, Becoming Provident Providers Temporally and Spiritually, by Elder Robert D. Hales. One thing that stood out was when he said, "When we live providently we can provide for ourselves and our families and also follow the Savior's example to serve and bless others."

We learned about budgets, and the process is to set goals, evaluate and chose options, identify budget impacts and coordinate departmental budgets.

Desh Deshpande from Action Heroes states doesn't matter where you start. The best thing you can do is to become motivated. It doesn't matter how many resources you have; you need the motivation to succeed.

This week for the $100.00 challenge, I set up an appointment to talk with an entrepreneur. By interviewing him, I am hoping to gain insight on the best way to run a business and stay in business. I have had a lot of starts for businesses in my life yet I fall short of what to do with the business as it grows.