Final Reflection

As our time comes to an end in this semester of Principles of Entrepreneurship, like anything you do in life, it is so important to reflect on your time. I used to not be a good self-reflector. During my time here at UF I have made it a goal of mine to do everything with the intention of learning, growing, and adapting. So reading back on all of my posts from this semester was a great way to do this, and even gave me a bit of nostalgia (even though its only been a few months). Anyway, there was one particular experience that really stood out to me from this course, and that was the Secret Sauce assignment. This one was particularly enjoyable, not because I got a lot of my friends and family to speak nice about me, but it really gave me a confidence boost. One of the things I struggle with the most is my confidence, and this assignment really forced me to look at the experiences, talents, and characteristics that I bring to the table in any situation. It really increased my idea that I am able to do anything I put my mind to and rather than inflating my ego, I think it humbled me even more.
At the beginning of the semester we wrote about having an entrepreneurial mindset. When I was first posed with this question, it was difficult for me to come up with an answer, but after working through this course and its various assignments, I think I have a grasp on what it means to be an entrepreneur. I don't have to be the next Elon Musk or Steve Jobs, but it is all about the way I think. There are opportunities surrounding us in our everyday lives, and people who have needs and wants that can be exploited. This course has helped me to open my eyes wider to the world we live in, and got me out of the little bubble that I live in. For incoming students to this course, my biggest recommendation would be to try. Give this class a good effort and you will be surprised as to what you can get out of it. Stay on top of your assignments, get out and talk to people, and give this class your best shot. The grade will be there at the end of the semester, so if you really want to gain something from your time at UF other than a degree, you owe it to yourself to give it your all, it won't kill you.