They say that some of the biggest obstacles can create the best opportunities. Our family was hit pretty hard by the recession that took place back in '07 and we were forced to look for new business ideas. That's when my dad took a gamble and started his own kimchi business. It required our family to work long, arduous hours, but it was what got us through those hard times. While my parents lost almost everything and managed to barely get by, it was their quick thinking and tenacity that allowed us to stay afloat. Their entrepreneurial spirit is what saved our family not just that one time, but in all moments of adversity. To start their lives in a country that didn't speak their language, let alone understand our culture, was just many of the difficult decisions they had to embrace. They taught me so much, yet what sticks out from looking at their lives is the importance of being able to make a decision and sticking with it. Hardships are inevitable, defeats are only natural, and failure is just a part of success. The difference that stands between someone who makes it and someone who never does could ultimately come down to just one more attempt. This isn't to take away from the importance of careful planning and being open minded, but at the end of the day, you need to stand up for what you believe in and continue trying until you get to where you want to go. I believe this is where the entrepreneurial spirit starts. Not just with an idea, but with the confidence and determination to see it through. This is what my parents have not only taught me, but shown me through their own hard efforts in raising a family where all the odds were against them. Entrepreneurship is more than just an idea, it's a lifestyle.
I enrolled in ENT 3003 because I needed a business elective and it was something that I knew I would be interested in. I'm not sure how this class will end up, but rather than a grade, I want an experience. I want to be exposed to the things that are out there and the ideas that will help me create my own path. Money is secondary, passion is necessary. I'm not a very conventional guy and I have a feeling that this class isn't very traditional either so hopefully it'll be a good experience.
Hi Kalvin!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love how deep the entrepreneurial spirit goes for you. I feel that you will be incredibly successful in this class because you know what it takes to succeed given your past. I also liked how you said that you wanted an experience out of this class, rather than a grade, and that is also very important to me. I think you are in the right place!
Kalvin,
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with Jake, your entrepreneurial spirit is so real and personal that it's hard not to admire you for it. I like how strong and passionate you are toward both the entrepreneurial lifestyle as well as ENT3003. I'm so excited for this class simply because it is all about experience rather than concepts and exams. I strongly believe that experience is the best way to learn something. Exams simply teach you how to memorize, but a lot of the material doesn't stick. I have no doubt that you will find success in this class and in whatever you decide to do. The determination is there, all you need is to find your passion and run with it!!
Kalvin,
ReplyDeleteYou've got a great sense for what entrepreneurship means to you and were able to see first hand from your parents how to seek out opportunities. My dad also decided to look for a new job around the recession time and quit his accounting career to take advantage of the housing market that would eventually rise. It is a unique experience to see your parents as entrepreneurs and I hope we both can learn from this course so one day we may be like them.
Hi Kalvin,
ReplyDeleteI loved reading your "Entrepreneurship Story". You and your family have faced adversity and have come out on the other side stronger. The entrepreneurial spirit is alive inside of you! I hope you gain all the experiences you can from this course. It will really help you on your journey. This class will be full of passion so you will definitely be able to carry that over into your future endeavors.
Look forward to reading more from you!
~Your TA~