I have often been bothered by Businesses in general. Like many people I know, when I think of the business world I think of greedy and sly people who are just trying to get your money. The past year of my life but especially the last several months have really opened my eyes to what it is really all about. Business is everything in this world that is functioning. Yes of course there are those greedy and sly people but you can find those people in all avenues of life.
I am realizing more and more that it is not 'Business' necessarily that has bothered me. But, the poor examples I have seen of it or the skewed vision I have had.
This past year I have been able to witness men and women in the Business world with high integrity and morals. Their main desire being to spread goodness and make the world a better place. These people I have met have been highly successful and inspired me in realizing that business is an avenue that can lead to making a difference in many peoples lives. And, that is what it is supposed to be! I am so grateful to be studying business in such a spiritual manner because it reminds me that being involved in a family business that my husband and I will start is simply a stepping stone in reaching my full potential. The things we have been reading this week have made me reflect upon an experience that I had recently while attending LDS Business College.
When I attended the Business College all of last year I studied Medical Assisting. Funny huh? You would think I went their to study business. While I was there I worked for recruiting and was a tour guide for the school. This gave me the wonderful opportunity of getting to know all the business teachers in a more intimate way and also meeting potential students with very strong desires to be entrepreneurs. There was one teacher in particular who saw something in me that I didnt necessarily see. He was over the sales department in the business program and every time I took someone on a tour he would ask me "Kaylie, have you decided to do sales yet?"
He would ask this question practically every time I saw him and I would wonder ... why is he asking me this? I hate business.. I hate sales. Little did I realize that much of the talents that I posses are perfect for such things.
This week I reflected on this story because that man is one of the people I look up to the most. He has been super successful as an entrepreneur but has also maintained the highest integrity. I hope to continue on this path and to make a difference wherever I go. I am grateful to be seeing business in a whole new light!!
Happy week!
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