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New Year, new vision

This week the assignments were kind of odd. I always enjoy writing on my blog because it's like a time to reflect on myself and relax from all the stress of the week. This is really my space, my time to think about me.  I believe I have never thought about what I really want to accomplish in life before I die. I was only thinking about making a living and providing money for my family. Making a bucket list was helpful to ponder on the things I've always wanted to do but I have never thought of. Choosing the top three things to do this years was also a hard task because when you really think if you can make it possible, then everything changes. Is not the same as having a vague idea of what to do.  Reading the  Transcript of Pausch's Last Lecture  I realized that having a clear vision of what you want to do is better than not having anything. Thanks to this list I decided to finally start a YouTube channel. Planning my videos and storyboarding them is not tha...

First week, first impressions

First week and I already have to think everything through the end. That was my first impression this Winter. I've always wanted to start a blog, besides drawing and digital work, writing is my favorite thing to do, I was excited for this assignment. I'll sure keep a blog even after this semester. Starting a business is everything but simple, there are way too many things to think about: inventory, sales, discounts, customers, employees, forms, spreadsheets, and not to mention, the business idea. Like everybody says, follow your heart and do what you love. That seems to apply to fellow adults, rather than everyone. This week's assignments were really helpful to grow some courage and go for what I wanted. This week really helped to determine and set up a plan to succeed with the businesses I want. Watching the assigned videos I started to ponder about my career goals and expectations. Soon after I completed the assignments I talked to my wife, since the businesses will ...