The Last Lecture

Some of the greatest advice I have gotten is from my dad, who is an entrepreneur. He owns a shutters and blinds company that has been in business for almost 20 years. He said to not put all your eggs in one basket and depend on just one company. He learned that the hard way, so now he gets leads from Home Depot, Lowes, and advertises through the home advisor website. He also said to go in with your eyes wide open and be careful, because in this industry, a simple measuring mistake could cause you problems and cost you a lot of money. Being an entrepreneur is a big time commitment, and in the end can be more time consuming than a 9-5 job. He said it’s important to get into a system and be in front of problems so you don’t have to react to them in the first place.

                Some choices only come around once, Life doesn't turn out exactly how you plan it, so I think you should live life to the fullest, or in other words, "YOLO." That's why I like to create a bucket list! It is fun to think about what I want to accomplish in this life, even if it's something simple or silly. Don't waste too much time thinking about things, or worrying about what others think, you do you! I believe that the little things in life really are the most important! We should not manage time, but manage ourselves with the time we have. We should spend most of our time being productive rather than being idle. No one wants to work with a lazy person!

                The first habit from 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is “Be Proactive”. I feel like that one is the foundation for the rest of the habits. You can't really do the other habits such as put first things first, begin with the end in mind, or synergize without being proactive. Being proactive is a good feeling because you get things done without having to be told and it makes you feel accomplished. The 7 Habits is a great resource for anyone who wants to improve their lifestyle! I also think it’s important to remember to lead with love. lead with love. No one likes to be bossed around or treated like they are incapable, so it's important that we treat everyone with respect and kindness.