A Change of Heart

I just watched the video interview of Tom Monaghan on the ActonHero website. This story is amazing. He was raised in an orphanage but chose to rise above his circumstances. He started the Domino's Pizza Delivery Chain which revolutionized pizza delivery as we know it. He also owned a baseball team and eventually be came a millionaire. The most momentous moment in his life that he talks about is when he read a book by C.S. Lewis called Mere Christianity that made him reevaluate his life.

His heart changed and he wanted to be a better person that gave to others. He had money and wanted to give it away to something that could do the most good. He decided to give to Higher Education so he started Ave Maria University. A friend said of him that He wants to go to heaven but he wants to bring as many people as he can with him. He said that he was so grateful that the Lord let him find his true purpose in life. He had finally found his calling!! I am just awe struck by the spirituality that he has. He in his peak of success found the desire to be humble and look beyond himself to make a difference in this world. I hope that I can raise to my calling that the Lord has given me.

Acton Heros: Celebrating Principled Entrepreneurs

For my Entrepreneur class we have a chance to watch video interviews of many different Entrepreneurs that have change the world. Each of their stories are different but very inspiring to anyone who wants to make a difference too. The videos are found at http://www.actonhero.org/.

Journal Entry #1

I watched a video today of an interview with Entrepreneur Bruce Thompson. He had a lot of insights to share about finding success and fulfillment in life. His main point was that "Business is not life, it's a part of life." He seems like a man that has been there and done that and has realized that family is the most important part of life but business is what helped him have success so that he could provide for his family and also enjoy life with them. I completely agree with him on this topic. The greatest joy in life comes from cultivating relationships with friends, family and even co-workers. It's not about the money, its about living life with joy. I have also realized that it takes a lot of work to make money but it also takes a lot of work to maintain meaningful relationships. The trick is finding balance with what is necessary and what is needed.

Learning to be an Entrepreneur

I am on my very last semester of university and will be graduating with a bachelors of science in Horticulture. As part of my education I have decided to learn to be an entrepreneur so that I can someday open up my very own business. As i learn new ideas and concepts I will post them here on my blog so that maybe someone else can benefit too.