An Attitude of Gratitude

This week we listened/read a talk given by President Thomas S. Monson (from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) titled An Attitude of Gratitude. He talks about the scripture of the ten lepers. He mentions the disappointment that Jesus had for the nine that went their way, without showing gratitude toward the Savior and what He did for them.

He then goes on and lists a few things we should be grateful for. 

"First, there is gratitude for our mothers.

Second, let us reflect gratitude for our fathers.

Third, all of us remember with gratitude our teachers.

Fourth, let us have gratitude for our friends.

Fifth, may we acknowledge gratitude for our country-the land of our birth.

Sixth and finally - even supremely - let us reflect gratitude for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ." 

(This is such a great talk. He told a very sweet story about one of his teachers. If you would like to read it, you can find it here.) 

The rest of the lesson was about finding the right career path for ourselves, avoiding the wrong job, finding success in failures, and why it's essential to have a great attitude. 

Some things that stuck out to me about being an entrepreneur is the first step in the process is to have an idea. But, did you know that working for a larger company can help you become a better entrepreneur? Yes! You can learn a lot from a larger company who has it's ducks in a row. Find out what works, what doesn't work, why they do this and why they do that. Take those ideas and use them for your good! 

The trick to entrepreneurial success is: 

Finding something that:

1. Satisfies society
2. Is feasible
3. Satisfies you

Do you have any ideas on what you would like to do? I'd love to hear what your thoughts are. Leave a comment below. For me, I will stick to teaching Special Education. No business openings for me in the near future.