Week 4 Reading Reflection

     This week's reading was about innovation and creatively pursuing ideas.  The chapter talked in depth about the sources of ideas and the "creative process."  This was perhaps the biggest surprise for me this week.  I didn't think there would be specific steps to a creative process, but instead it would be constantly adapting and changing.  Once I had accepted that there was indeed a generally agreed upon "creative process," the author then said that the order of the steps often change, and chaos is necessary.  This was a bit of a shocker, as I find that I am usually distracted by the chaos instead of focused.
     If I was able to ask the author any questions, I would ask him about about the steps of the creative thinking process.  That is something that is still a little fuzzy to me: how the order of the steps can change.  I would like to ask him how they can change, and which orders do you usually see swap when there are changes.
     The only thing I disagreed on this chapter was a minor thing.  In the creative process, the author stated that the most difficult of the steps was evaluation and implementation.  He said that implementing ideas takes a great amount of courage, perseverance and self-discipline.  While I agree that this is true, I think another step is potentially more difficult: background and knowledge accumulation.  If someone has the perseverance to learn all they can about the field and the product. come up with the idea, and work on it, I believe it's just the next step for them to try to implement it.  I think more people fail at the first step of gaining knowledge.  They give up early on or become overwhelmed.  To me, that is the greatest hurdle an entrepreneur will have to overcome.

Customer Interviews No. 1

This week, I was tasked with thinking of a potential need.  I was able to think of a small one (compared to the lists of world problems I've been working on recently).  Whenever I charge my phone, it seems that the cord is just a bit too short.  This peaked my curiosity.  Were other people having similar issues?  I asked 5 people about this, and with their permission, recorded them.  Here are the videos.

After conducting the interviews, I now see even more of a need for a correction with cord length.  I'm sure I will be getting further in depth about the specifics with the next set of interviews.  These preliminary interviews just confirmed that there is a potential need here.

Top 5 World Problems

"It's about time to help others..." by Leticia Bertin
https://flic.kr/p/99QbRd

Last week, I compiled a list of what are, in my mind, the 10 biggest problems our world faces.  This week, I will be shortening that into 2 separate lists.  First, I will be ranking my top 5 problems off that list in order of my serious to least serious.  Granted, the "least serious" one on the list is still a huge problem.  These are also only my opinions about the severity of them.  Next, I will be ranking 5 of my solutions in order of most possible to implement to lease possible.

5 Biggest problems:

1.  Unclean water.  This is such a massive problem in so many parts of the world.  It affects quality of life, life span, and just about every aspect of the lives of the people who have this issue.

2.  Hunger.  This is similar to the unclean water problem in a lot of ways.  It really impacts everyone that it touches, from the young to the old.  Both of these problems are something that most people reading this won't be able to truly understand unless they are able to see it first hand.

3.  Disease.  I am lumping AIDS and disease into one category here.  This comes in right behind the first two, and the areas of the world stricken by one of these afflictions, often have one or both of the others as well.

4.  Slavery.  No one should ever be subjected to any style of life that even remotely resembles this.  It is absolutely atrocious how someone could inflict this on another human.  That kind of cruelty is something I don't think I'll ever be able to comprehend.  However, it is a huge problem, and it continues to grow.

5.  Nuclear proliferation.  This is something that could instantly jump to number one on the list in the event of a nuclear war.  Right now, it is a developing issue, but it could quickly escalate into a cause of millions of people losing their lives.

5 Solutions:

1.  Hunger.  The most easily "fixable" of these issues to me is hunger.  With the link I provided, anyone can give money to feed a child completely.  This is something that we could fix simply by cutting our own wasteful spending and putting that money to better use.

2.  Unclean water.  This issue is just about tied for first with hunger as far as its "fixibility" is concerned.  Personal donations go directly into building wells and purifying unclean local water.  And again, we are just oblivious to the problem or how easy the solution could be.

3.  Slavery.  This issue should really be in the spotlight a whole lot more than it is.  Raising awareness is an effective way of helping.  But there are also tangible ways to help also.  You can find alternative products that are verified to be made without slave labor.

4.  Human rights.  In the age of social media and instant news, we can make human rights violations go global almost instantly.  Twitter has raised awareness and support for revolutions and bringing down corrupt government officials multiple times.  Unfortunately, we often have our heads in the sand when it comes to global issues.  For some reason, we seem to care about things that don't have "immediate implications" to our daily lives.  We can all raise awareness for these issues and the people affected by them.

5.  Disease.  Some of this we can't stop.  However, I mentioned earlier that disease is closely linked to unclean water and lack of food.  By helping those, the disease problem would also be helped.  In addition, there are ways of combating specific diseases.  The first example that comes to mind is malaria.  We can spread awareness about the mosquitoes that carry the disease, and provide locals with ways to combat it, like mosquito nets.

I hope that after reading this you feel more informed about the issues going on daily around us.  I have provided you with information on some ways to help.  If you feel led to, I hope you take the opportunity to make a difference in whatever way you can.  If that is donating money, great!  If that is simply spreading awareness through social media or word of mouth, fantastic!  The important thing is that we all do our best to make a change.

Week 3 Reading Reflection

There were a few surprising moments in this week's reading.  The first of these moments was at the very beginning of chapter 2.  Kuratko gave this statistic: "one-third of new entrepreneurs are younger than 30."  This semester, as we have been learning about entrepreneurs, I have thought of them as people older than myself.  This statistic just points out how I still have a long way to go before I am truly thinking like an entrepreneur.  The other thing that jumped out at me was just how many internal battles entrepreneurs has to fight.  The internal potential downfalls listed in this chapter include: grief, financial risk, career risk, social risk, loneliness, people problems, need for control, sense of distrust, unrealistic optimism, and inflated ego.  Some of these are polar opposites, and this shows me that different people handle situations differently.  I was a little bit confused at how to deal with some of those issues.  The book pointed out a lot of these issues, but failed to recommend a course of action for someone dealing with one or more of them.  As a result, this is what I would ask the author this week.  I would ask him: Which of these struggles did you see in your own endeavors?  What did you do to work on/solve them?  This week, there wasn't anything in particular that I disagreed with.  I just would have liked for the section on personal issues to have been more fleshed out.  I think that is something that all entrepreneurs could use.  However, I believe it to be especially relevant to my age group.

Identifying Local Opportunities

1.  Mayo Clinic's lung restoration center ready to break ground in Jacksonville
http://jacksonville.com/news/health-and-fitness/2016-01-19/story/mayo-clinics-lung-restoration-center-ready-break-ground

The Mayo Clinic is building a center to help fix a problems with lung transplants.  There are about four times as many lungs available for transplant as can be transported to hospitals,  Therefore, the majority of these lungs will never be used.  The clinic is working on technology to "rejuvenate those lungs, making them suitable for transportation."  This clinic has the potential to save many lives with this new technology.

2.  LNG conversion facility under development for Jacksonville's Crowley
http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2016-01-19/story/lng-conversion-facility-under-development-jacksonvilles-crowley

In order for natural gas to be usable for fueling ships, it has to be converted into a liquid state.  This is referred to as "liquid natural gas" or "LNG."  Crowley Services is building a plant to convert natural gas to its usable liquid form.  It will have to be cooled to a brisk negative 260 degrees Fahrenheit, but it is a huge opportunity for shippers in the area.

3.  UF Health Proton Therapy Institute to undergo $39 million expansion
http://jacksonville.com/business/2016-01-15/story/uf-health-proton-therapy-institute-undergo-39-million-expansion

Since 2006, about 100 people a day have undergone treatment at the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute.  However, this expansion will allow them to reach up to 25% more patients.  The main type of people who seek treatment at this center are cancer patients.  Proton therapy has been shown to do less damage to surrounding tissues than other forms of treatment.  This expansion will save many lives, and significantly change families lives.

4.  Bill to end local rules for Uber, Lyft moves to floor
http://jacksonville.com/news/florida/2016-01-14/story/bill-end-local-rules-uber-lyft-moves-floor

The Florida House and Senate are debating legislation that will affect companies like Uber and Lyft.  The legislation deals with injury and life insurance for the passengers in the event of a crash.  Drivers will be responsible for having coverage of up to $50,000 per passenger, and a few other stipulations.

5.  Large office park planned for Nocatee
http://jacksonville.com/business/real-estate/2016-01-08/story/large-office-park-planned-nocatee

One of the most rapidly growing areas in Florida is getting what could be a huge boost for local businesses.  Whitehall Realty is saying that the plans just need to be drawn up.  Building is scheduled to begin in less than a year.

Very Short Interview with an Entrepreneur No. 1

I had the pleasure of interviewing a good friend of mine this week.  His name is Robert Minchin, and he is an entrepreneur.  As long as I have known him, he has been an entrepreneur.  In high school, he bought computer parts, put them together, and sold them at a marked up price.  He then assisted in a start up company valued at over a million dollars.  Mr. Minchin now works for himself as a freelance editor of scholarly papers and articles.  I asked him 3 brief questions.  I will list the questions and his answers below.  Enjoy!

1. Tell me about your experience working for yourself.  What made you want to do that?

"I have had so many entrepreneurial pursuits over the course of my life that I can't boil them all down to one simple reason. As a reseller of laptops and video games in high school, I think I was just seeking the thrill of cash flow. As a cofounder of a startup, I simply caught the vision o a forward-thinking, innovative individual and wanted to be a part of making it a reality. And as a freelance editor currently, the opportunity was merely a convergence of skill, the desire for flexibility, and the immediate problem of how to pay for my master's and law degrees."

2. What do you wish you had been taught in school before becoming an "entrepreneur"?

" I don't know if this can necessarily be taught, but I wish I had learned how to not spread myself too thin in terms of ideas, scheduling, relationships, etc. For instance, when I cofounded the startup, we talked to way too many people way too fast about way too many possibilities. We were looking to provide a service with potential applications to so many industries, and we started talking to all of the industries all at once. Before we knew it, we had people from blood banks, pharmaceutical companies, fruit farms, grocery chains, and flower distributors all willing to work with us, but we did not have the resources necessary to follow through on them, and we ended up letting a lot of people down."

3. In your words, what does it mean to be an entrepreneur?

" Entrepreneurship requires some aspect to be "yours." Whether it be your own schedule, your own idea, your own process, your own product, or your own service. It doesn't require being your own boss; you just have to have to apply innovation to whatever you are doing. "

I thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Minchin's willingness to work with me and share his wisdom.  The thing that surprised me the most is that he wished he would have been not so "narrowly focused" in his pursuits.  I thought he was very diverse in his work and expertise. This shows me that I really need to think differently, and I need to be willing to try new things.  Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thanks to Mr. Robert Minchin for his help.

World's Biggest Problems (not a comprehensive list)

Last week, I examined some things that are bothersome or tedious in my personal life.  This week, I have been asked to tackle a larger task: 10 of the world's biggest problems.  These are not in any particular order, and they are by no means a complete list of all the pain and suffering in the world.  However, I do believe they are all significant issues,

"Most Amazing High Definition Picture of Earth" by NASA Goddard Space Flight
https://flic.kr/p/binsBK

1. Hunger.  According to the WFP, one in every nine people on earth do not have enough food to live a healthy lifestyle.  Nearly half of deaths of children under the age of 5 is caused by a lack of food.  This is a problem that I believe could be greatly reduced if people were willing to give more.  Small donations can feed a child for a year.  For more information on the problem and how to be a part of this solution, click the links below.

https://www.wfp.org/hunger/stats

http://www.worldvision.org/sponsor-a-child

2. Dirty water.  This is a similar problem to the first.  The statistics on just how prevalent this is will blow your mind.  According to the CDC, more than 35% of the world's population lacks steady access to sanitary water.  Again, I have included links on statistics and a way to help.

http://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/global/wash_statistics.html

https://thewaterproject.org/

3. War.  There are many specific cases I could delve into, but the first one to come to mind is the violence in Syria.  This one is atrocious in many ways.  One of the worst, is what part the Syrian government plays in the conflict.  According to the NY Times, as of Fall 2015, the Syrian government had killed over 28,000 of its own civilians in mass shootings.  That regime is corrupt beyond imagination, and short of being eliminated or winning, they will not stop.  

http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/09/14/world/middleeast/syria-war-deaths.html?_r=0

4.  Economic crisis.  In 2008, we got a glimpse of what kind of damage the stock market can do.  We could be on the precipice of a similar situation.  The short version is: China is able to manipulate their currency value to cause a rise and fall in stocks.  Recently, this triggered a crash of the market.  You can read more about this here.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/china-business/12080075/china-government-stock-market-manipulation.html

5.  Political instability.  In addition to war, there is a huge threat by some governments just being unstable.  Instability can lead to a myriad of issues.  At the highest level is war.  But there are many other things that can occur as well.  Some examples of this includes violence, bribery, and unemployment.

6.  Nuclear proliferation.  Nuclear proliferation can be defined as: Nuclear weapons or materials spreading to countries that are not officially recognized as "Nuclear Weapon States."  I trust that you can come to the conclusion on your own of why this could be a huge issue.  In addition to the typical nuclear missiles we think about, nuclear material can also be used in the creation of "dirty bombs."  This is just any explosive that also has nuclear material.  Any of these could cause mass destruction, loss of life, and chaos.

7.  AIDS.  This is a problem that is tied into a few of the earlier ones I mentioned.  It is most prevalent in poorer countries, but any no country is immune to it.  Africa contains the majority of the worldwide AIDS cases.  While research is continuing, no cure has been discovered yet.

https://www.aids.gov/hiv-aids-basics/hiv-aids-101/global-statistics/

8.  Disease.  AIDS gets all of the attention, but globally, just as many people die from diarrhea each year as from AIDS.  The number one cause of death is heart disease.  It doesn't get nearly as much of the media attention, but it is still a huge issue.  Here are some statistics about causes of death.

http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs310/en/

9.  Slavery.  You might be shocked to find out just how many people live in slavery today.  It is estimated that nearly 30 millions people around the world are still slaves.  This issue isn't in the spotlight nearly enough.  No one deserves that kind of life, yet more people are subjected to it each day.  Here are some statistics and ways to help.

http://borgenproject.org/10-statistics-on-slavery-today/

http://www.endslaverynow.org/

10.  Human rights.  "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."  Those words from the Declaration of Independence are very true.  Unfortunately, many people don't have access to even the most basic of human rights.  People are taken from their homes and beaten, denied freedom of speech, and have no rights to fair trials.  Here is some more information and some ways you can help.

http://www.humanrights.com/what-are-human-rights/violations-of-human-rights/article-3.html

http://www.humanrights.com/take-action/get-active.html

As I mentioned previously, this is by no means a complete list of the troubles around us.  That would be impossible, as that list is constantly growing and changing.  I hope this has opened your eyes to some of the pain in the world and a few ways you can make a difference.

Week 2 Reading Reflection

This week's reading assignment was Chapter 1 of "Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice" by Dr. Donald Kuratko.  A few things surprised me a little.  The first is the distinction between small business owners and entrepreneurs.  I have always thought of those two titles as interchangeable.  While that is true in some cases, there are some very important distinctions.  A small business owner is a job title, while "entrepreneur" is a mindset.  Dr. Kuratko explained that being an entrepreneur means going further than just creating a business; it means that they adopt a lifestyle and way of thinking differently.  Small business owners see failure as just that: failure.  Entrepreneurs see failure as an opportunity to grow and change.  Part of the reading assignment is identifying areas of confusion and disagreement with the author.  There was one section that covers both of those areas for me.  It was under the "Myths of Entrepreneurship" section.  The author claimed that the notion that most entrepreneurial initiatives fail was false.  He then said that the "statistics of entrepreneurial failure rates have been misleading over the years."  After that claim, he only was able to quote one researcher claimed that the high failure rates might be misleading.  I don't think that is enough evidence to say "myth busted" in this case.  I felt like he could have presented a stronger case to back up that claim.  If I were able to ask Dr. Kuratko two questions, they would be regarding the "myth" I addressed earlier.  If that really is a myth, I would love to see what other kind of research he has on the topic.  I would be intrigued to see evidence that wasn't older than me (as was the case here).  I would also ask him about his own experiences with failure.  I would love to know what hardships he faced, and how he overcame them and learned.

Bug List

I have come up with this list of 20 things that bug me.  Therefore, it shall henceforth be known as my "bug list."  I will be listing the bug, a potential cause for it, then finally a potential solution.  Some of these are serious things that bother me, while others are more in jest.

1.  Decaf coffee in the morning.
Sometimes, usually at other people's houses, I wake up to the smell of a freshly brewed cup of coffee.  However, it is sometimes decaf.  Which means it is basically just hot, bitter water.
Potential solution: Wake up earlier.  I often don't set an alarm, or I snooze through the one I did set.  being slightly less lazy could result in reaching the coffee pot first.

2.  My coffee cup goes missing.
The reason this happens is that I was blessed with a wonderful mug, that everyone likes to use.  I will get home from work, and it will be sitting on someone's dresser, halfway filled with coffee.
Potential solution: Hide the mug or lock it away in a safe.

3.  Waking up in a freezing house.
We often turn the thermostat down at night.
Potential solution: Get a programmable thermostat.

4.  Driving behind the school bus on 39th on my way to work every morning.
They keep to a strict schedule, so it is on 39th around the same time every morning.
Potential solution: I could get up a few minutes earlier or later.  Either way, I would miss the bus.  However, one of those potential solutions would most likely result in being late at work...

5.  The struggle of trying to use toothpaste near the end of the tube.
It gets tougher to get it out of the tube as you use more.
Potential solution: Roll the tube as we use it.  Or, simply give up, toss it, and get a new one.

6.  When people put empty cartons (usually milk) back in the fridge.
No one wants to take the time to crush it and throw it away.
Potential solution: Put a sign on the fridge imploring people to have some common courtesy.  Or, I could lie in wait for someone to do this.  Then, once the deed is done, jump out and taze them.  This plan could backfire many ways.

7.  When someone takes a long shower before you and uses all the hot water.
People just like long showers (including myself)
Potential solution: Be the first to get there (I'm starting to notice a trend here..).  Or, I could shut the hot water off on them, then turn it back on for my shower.

8.  Group texts
People tend to think this is an effective form of communication.
Potential solution: Apparently, you can mute conversations.  I always forget that until it's too late somehow.

9.  Overpronation.
This is something I have an issue with.  It is when your foot rolls inward when you walk, and is more significant when running.  This can lead to a myriad of issues.
As far as I know, there isn't a specific cause of it.  It is more of something you are just born with.
Potential solution: There are shoes that will help with pronation.  I recently purchased some running shoes that are designed to fix overpronation.  They have made a big difference for me, and I will definitely continue to look for this kind of shoe when I make further purchases.

10.  Leaves getting stuck in the end of metal rakes.
Leaves + metal rakes = annoyance (simple arithmetic).
Potential solution: Use the plastic rakes.  Those tend to get leaves stuck less, but they aren't as effective for wet leaves.  :(

11.  Power steering fluid leaks.
This is another issue that is near and dear to my heart.  My car leaks power steering fluid from time to time.  While I do love my car, that is not one of the more endearing features.
Potential solution: Develop a routine.  Check the fluids every so often.  This is something I should do more often anyway, and it will also help me catch when the power steering fluid begins to leak.

12.  Slow service at restaurants.
When eating out, I have two main rules that I like to see in a server: 1. Be polite. 2. Keep my drink refilled.  As long as that happens, I am usually a very generous tipper.
Potential solution: Better training.  Better organization of which tables each server gets.

13.  Broken light up frisbees.
While this might seem insignificant, it is no fun when you are playing a game of frisbee after the dark, and your brand new light up frisbee breaks and refuses to turn on randomly.
Potential solution: I am sure there is a different way it could be designed to better protect the wiring.  Frisbees were made to be thrown and caught, and I would prefer if they did so without breaking.  However, adding more protection to the wiring compartment could alter the way it flies or make it more expensive.

14.  Phone arm bands that don't fit my phone.
I got a bigger phone.  A week before this happened, I got a nice arm band for my phone when I go running.  However, the new phone didn't fit in it.
Potential solution: Get a new arm band.

15.  When one hoodie string is longer than the other.
This probably bothers me a lot more than it should.  After wearing a hoodie for a while, one string will be longer than the other, and I feel the urge to fix it immediately.
Potential solution: Stop wearing hoodies.  Wear hoodies without strings.  Or invent a hoodie that has the strings return to their natural position after being tugged on.

16.  Surprise onions.
Oddly enough, most home-cooked meals don't come with a nutrition guide or ingredient list.
Potential solution: If I know a dish will be containing onions, I can mentally prepare myself for it.  By that, I mean that I can pick them all out so I don't have to subject myself to that torture.  The alternative, is to practice eating them, so I can adjust.  But where is the fun in that?

17.  Allergies.
I live on 100 acres, surrounded my pine trees.  I am often battling a stuffy or runny nose.  Sometimes, both at the same time (someone explain that one to me).
Potential solution: Use meds to help alleviate the pressure.  Move.  Neither of those options is particularly pleasing to me, however.

18.  Losing my pants.
Before you jump to conclusions, allow me to explain myself.  I recently went to Orlando for a ball (the dancing kind).  I had all of my clothes laid out and ready to go.  Someone put them in a closet for me.  When it came time to go, I grabbed my stuff and put it in the trunk.  Once we got to Orlando, I started getting ready, only to realize that my pants were nowhere to be found.  Fortunately, I was able to borrow a pair from a friend, who just happened to be almost the same size as me.  the only issue, was that I was wearing a three piece suit, and the colors weren't exactly the same... I have included a picture so you can see this mishap for yourself.
Potential solution: Double check my clothes to make sure everything is actually there.

19.  Locking headers in Excel.  I deal with Microsoft Excel almost on a daily basis at work.  I always try to make the page pretty and organized.  However, I find that when I try to freeze frames so they always appear on the page, I often select too many or not enough of the frames.

Potential solution:  Learn a different way to freeze frames.  Excel is so multifaceted.  There are always multiple ways to do things.  I could also be very careful when selecting the frames, then double check to make sure.

20. Bug lists.  Just kidding.  ;-)

      Fighting over the toaster oven at work.

It feels like whenever I bring my own food that needs to be heated, I always go on lunch and discover that someone beat me to the toaster.  Not only are they using it, but they are using it to fully cook their turkey burger, and I have to use the microwave.

Potential solution: Just ask.  Ask my coworkers what they brought for lunch, and what time they intend to prepare it.

This assignment was more arduous that I originally anticipated it would be.  I figured, "Hey. I can think of 20 things that annoy me.  No problem-o."  However, it was actually a challenge.  In the end, I think it is a great learning experience.  Because, almost all of the things that "bug me" are things I can do something about.  That is comforting to know.  Now I just have to start crossing things off the list, instead of letting them bug me.

My Entrepreneurship Story - Maple Street Biscuit Company

Ladies and gentlemen, this masterpiece is the "Iced Cinnamon Pecan Biscuit."  It is cheerfully served by Maple Street Biscuit Company.  I was exposed to Maple Street when one of my friends bought into the company as a part owner.  He then proceed to open his own store.  He was also kind enough to help me get a job there, and it is still one of the best jobs I've ever had!
After I moved away from Jacksonville, I was still able to visit some of the stores with him when he went store-to-store to check on operations.  I was able to learn so much from him.  Now, whenever I go to a restaurant, I can't help but notice what the ticket time for food is, if the table decorations are all facing the same way, how they hide the AC vents with decor, and things of that nature.  Through my time walking around stores with him, I was able to learn a lot about how to run a restaurant and manage people.  I will be forever grateful for my experience learning about the operations of Maple Street.  Also, the food is the best you'll get, so I would highly recommend trying if at all possible.

An Introduction of Sorts

Hello there,

My name is Ryan Goodson.  I am a junior at the University of Florida, and I created this blog for my participation in ENT 3003.  Chances are, if you are reading this, you are also involved in the class.  regardless of your affiliation to UF or Entrepreneurship, allow me to introduce myself.
This is week 2 of classes this semester, and I still don't quite have a feel for what all it will entail.  This is only my second semester at UF.  I received my AA degree from St. Johns River State College in Jacksonville, FL.  I then took a few prerequisite classes at Santa Fe College before transferring to The University of Florida.  My entire family is from Gainesville, and my father graduated from UF.  It is quite literally a dream come true to be able to pursue my Bachelor's from here.
When I am not working on school, I enjoy playing ultimate frisbee, reading a good book, or spending time with friends and family.  Ultimate is definitely a passion of mine, and that is why I decided to include a picture of it.

Just to be clear, I am the one in the white shirt making the catch.  ;-)

As I mentioned previously, I am still not 100% sure what to expect from this semester or this class.  but so far, I love the way that Dr. Pryor has organized the class.  I am a huge fan of "hands-on" learning, and I believe that is what he has in store for me throughout the semester.

Entrepreneur's Mantra

First Post (test)

This post is nothing more than a test.  It is not meaningless, as it is the first of many throughout the semester.