Something
that has gradually been grabbing my attention this semester in my
business class is the idea that our lives are centered on our priorities, and
that it can be difficult to stay true to the most important priorities in the
face of great success. Many of the stories and examples we've read this
semester bring out the fact that some of the entrepreneurs are divorced, or
have poor family relationships. I think that this can happen when we let
business and success crowd out the more important things and people in our
lives. My highest priorities are my family and my religion. The way that these
will stay my priorities is by setting clear boundaries on what I will and won't
do in my business. "I will not work on Sundays." This is something that
I, thankfully, have great control over. I don't have to work on Sundays to
support my family, but it can be tempting to just get on the computer, or even
on my phone, to answer a customer's question. But breaking my rule in a small
way could eventually lead to me completely disregarding the rule all-together. My
life could go in many different directions, based simply upon the small choices
that I make consistently each day. I choose to include my Heavenly Father in my
day-to-day activities, and focus on spending quality time with my family. I
hope I won’t ever let success in business crowd out these most important
things.
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