Facing Challenges Head-On

-

 Week 08 Blog Post: 

This week’s focus on dealing with challenges felt really familiar. It’s something I’m living through. Between raising a big family, finishing my business degree, and planning to launch a real estate and contracting business with my husband, life is already full of moving parts. Some days it feels like there’s not enough time or energy to do it all, and those are the moments when doubt tries to creep in.

 

But what stood out to me this week is that challenges aren’t a sign we’re off track. They’re actually part of the journey. Every successful entrepreneur has faced setbacks. What makes the difference is how they respond. That reminder helped me rethink the way I look at hard days. Instead of asking, “Why isn’t this working?” I’ve started asking, “What can I learn from this?” or “How do I keep moving forward?” Shifting that mindset has helped me stay grounded, especially when I feel overwhelmed by all the things competing for my attention.


I also thought back to what Leonard said about plateaus and how growth doesn’t always show up right away. I’ve definitely experienced those stretches where it feels like I’m working hard but not seeing results yet. It can be discouraging, but now I realize that growth often happens quietly during those times. The key is to keep showing up, even if it’s messy or imperfect. I’m learning that consistency, not perfection, is what really matters over the long run.


This week reminded me why I’m doing all of this. I’m working toward something bigger, with my husband, for our kids, and for the future we’re building together. There will be bumps in the road, but I’m learning to see them as part of the process instead of something to fear. Challenges are going to come whether we’re prepared for them or not, but when we meet them with faith, effort, and a long-term vision, they don’t have to stop us. They can actually shape us into better, stronger versions of ourselves.


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

A life worth living

-
W02 Blog Post: Creating a Life of Meaning This week’s lesson really made me reflect on what it means to dream and to live a life of meaning. After watching Randy Pausch’s “Last Lecture,” I was deeply inspired by how he approached life—with joy, determination, and purpose, even in the face of terminal illness. I think one of the biggest reasons Randy was able to achieve so many of his childhood dreams is because he never stopped believing they were possible. He combined passion with hard work, kept a sense of playfulness, and sought out opportunities with persistence and optimism. Even when he hit barriers, he saw them not as signs to quit, but as ways to prove how badly he wanted something. I absolutely believe dreaming is important. Dreams give our lives direction. They help us imagine a future that motivates our actions today. Without dreams, we can easily fall into just going through the motions instead of striving toward something meaningful. Dreams push us to grow and to become...
Read more

The Beginning of the Beginning

-
  Embracing the Entrepreneurial Journey: Faithfulness and Diligence This week, I began my exploration into entrepreneurship with two profound readings that have already shifted my perspective on what it means to be successful - not just in business, but in life itself. Elder David A. Bednar's "Your Whole Souls as an Offering Unto Him" and Jeff Sandefer's "Living Life as an Entrepreneurial Hero" both present complementary frameworks for personal development that I believe will serve as foundational principles throughout this course and beyond. The Integration of Faith and Diligence What struck me most about Elder Bednar's address was his emphasis on the integration of faithfulness and diligence - the concept that being "both faithful and competent" is far more powerful than either quality alone. This mirrors entrepreneurial thinking in a profound way. As Bednar states, "a mighty heart and a strong mind" are both required to make a m...
Read more

True Blue Integrity

-
W03: True Blue Integrity This week’s focus on honesty and business ethics really made me reflect deeply on what it means to live with integrity, not just in professional settings but in every aspect of life. Sheri Dew’s talk True Blue Through and Through was especially powerful. Her words reminded me that being honest isn’t just about not lying, it’s about being completely true to who I am, regardless of the circumstances. She shared that true integrity means being the same person in the dark as you are in the light. That hit home for me. It made me think about how easy it can be to justify small compromises, especially in high-pressure situations like school, work, or leadership roles. In Launching Leaders , one of the standout lessons is the importance of creating a personal code of conduct. This really ties into the principle of integrity. Writing out a personal code helped me see that when I know what I stand for and what I am willing to commit to it, I can more confidently navi...
Read more