The Twenty Percent

I spoke to Lester, who helps run Mexisoccer, a local business that hosts soccer games.

After speaking with Lester, I found 3 players who participated in the Sunday games. Sunday nights are a popular time for players!

None of the players were comfortable being on video (they had just played games and were all sweaty, so I don't blame them), but I was able to talk to them. I had to cut the audio tapes a lot because we ended up going off about soccer, so I had to cut those parts out.

I think what Lester spoke about was reflected in the players. Some of the players were a little upset with the outcome of the games, and on some occasions, the league, but they keep coming back. Whatever Mexisoccer is doing, they're doing it right.

Week 8 reading reflection

Week 8 reading reflection!

1. What surprised me the most about the reading were the myths about venture capital firms. For instance, the fact that they’re concerned with return on investment the most. With this, they’re able to put a lot of time into looking at potential risk and return.

2. What was a little confusing for me was the idea of “business angels” or “informal risk capitalists.” It’s crazy to think there are people out there that don’t ened to worry about where they’re investing their money because they’re so rich. To make it worse, the business angels can be corporate, entrepreneurial, enthusiast, micromanagement and professional. It is a crazy world out there. And then, there’s a list of cons from angel investors.

3. If I could ask the author two questions, one would be: Are angel investors worth the risk? Are they more beneficial or detrimental to entrepreneurs?

4. There wasn’t anything that I think the author was wrong about. I did find it interesting, however, that in the book, “angel investors” are referred to as “angels” in the book, making them equivalent to heavenly beings. I found that to be intriguing. 

Half-way reflection

Here's my half-way reflection!

Tenaciousness is a skill. In order to keep with this course and its many assignments, I’ve had to find quite a bit of strength and perseverance. Not only did I set multiple reminders on my cellphone calendar, I’ve left sticky notes on my favorite snacks and desk with ‘ENT homework?’ on the notes to remind myself. There have been times where I did the assignments, but forgot to declare. Trust me, after missing 3 points that way, I haven’t forgotten yet.

2) Tenaciousness is also about attitude. There was one time where I had an essay, a project and 2 stories to write in one day. More than anything, I wanted to crawl into bed and forget it all. I felt like “giving up.” Instead, I took a deep breath and though about what an A on my transcript would look like, versus a B or a C. talk about motivation. I also waited to reward myself with coffee after finishing two assignments.

3) Three tips. If I could offer three tips to future students they would be 1) Don’t procrastinate. Don’t do it. It’s really hard to bounce back from behind, so you’re better off staying on track. 2) PLAN AHEAD. In fact, forget stay on track, plan ahead! Know who you’re going to talk to and when. Call an entrepreneur and tell them you’re going to talk to them at a certain time. 3)  Reward yourself for completing assignments. That doesn’t mean go partying or pig out, but a candy or two makes success tangible. It also quells the ache of having to do an essay and makes them a little easier to bear. 

Always remember: people before you have done it. So can you. 

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