This week was really amazing! I learned so much about myself. I finished reading "The Ministry of Business" by Steven Hitz and James Ritchie. That taught me so much about the connection between faith and business, and also a lot about ethics and the importance of self-awareness. My favorite part of the book (and class this week) was the assignment to write myself a personal constitution. I chose and prioritized my foundational values and then wrote about what kind of person I want to become. I also set a few goals that I've really needed to set.
One of my other assignments was an exercise called "Deconstructing Your Fears." In that exercise, I wrote down four of my main business fears, how I can avoid them, and how I'd act if they happened. In reflection, I was asked to answer these questions in my journal:
1. If you pursue your calling with discipline, intentionality, and the help of fellow travelers, what are the chances that your worst case scenario will really happen? Highly doubtful. Many of my biggest fears are completely ridiculous.
2. As you look at your list of fears, what themes emerge? What is at the core of what you really fear? Financial ruin? The judgment or disapproval of others? Physical harm? Endangering the ones you love? Embarrassment? The only theme I see is that three out of four leave me going full-time with my employer instead of pursuing my own dreams. I suppose I'm afraid of halted progress.
3. What is the risk of taking no action – not following your calling? How do you plan to deal with fear when it pops up on your entrepreneurial journey? The risk is never finding the best way that I can help people. That also includes never finding the best fulfillment for myself. I plan to deal with fear by leaning on my faith, my covenants, and all of the principles that I've learned in this class. I will try my best to never get discouraged and to work hard instead.
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