Week #13

This week one of the TED talks really stood out to me, “Want to help someone? Shut up and listen!” by Ernesto Sirolli. What he had to say was perfect and is something I strongly believe in. I thought it was so interesting how he said there is zero infrastructure and no offices or buildings that they are located out of. They take on the challenge of reaching out to the individual and their specific needs. Now that to me is impressive and inspiring. I would love to be apart of his organization to help the people and also find more innovative ideas that we can apply to his organization.

Reflection Questions:

·      What do you think President Hinckley means when he says that we need time to meditate? How does this help us improve?

I believe this is very relevant to our day because we live in times of deadlines, rush hour, busy work schedules, and so many things we create for ourselves that make us really busy. If we follow President Hinckley’s council to stop and meditate it will enable us to see things as they really are. As I’ve applied this in my life I’ve noticed a difference with how I’m able to accomplish things and I don’t get burned out because I’m able to prioritize and see things clearly. Meditation has been huge for me in my creative ability to be innovative and think of ideas that help others and myself succeed.

·      From the talks you have read, what do you feel is the most applicable thing you have learned that applies to creating a successful business?

I believe if we can channel a lot of our energy towards helping and blessing the poor and the needy we will be blessed with success. I love how Elder Holland stressed the fact that Jesus Christ’s ministry was focused on the poor and the needy and he blessed them and made promises with them that they would receive the kingdom of God. I know that as we have empathy for those that are poor and needy it will move us with compassion to create life-changing experiences for them and a bi-product of that would be a successful life in business.