Entrepreneurial Blog – Week 3:Reflection on Lifelong Learning, Ethics, and Entrepreneurship

This week has been really eye-opening for me, especially as I reflected on the Magdalena Yesil case and the lessons from the honesty and business ethics materials. The most meaningful thing I learned from the Yesil case was how she never stopped learning. No matter how successful she got, she always kept pushing herself to grow and adapt. That really made me think about the kind of person I want to be. I don’t want to just coast once I reach a certain level—I want to always be curious and keep improving. I also appreciated how Yesil made family a big priority. Even though she had a demanding job, she still found time every day to be with her kids. That reminded me that success isn’t just about work—it’s also about making time for the people who matter most.

In the W03 Study materials, I especially liked Lynn G. Robbins’ talk, “Making a Living and a Life.” The way he described the different letter grades of people and companies made me reflect on my own values. Am I a “C” person just trying to get by, or do I want to become an “A” person who lives with purpose and integrity? It also made me think about the kind of company I’d want to work for or even start one day—one that tries to be an “A” company, not just one that cares about money.

Frank Levinson’s “Top 10 Must-Haves for a Start-up” video also stood out to me. It reminded me that you don’t need a perfect setup to start a business—you just need something that works, a trusted partner, and real customers. I also enjoyed Jan Newman’s video about taking risks and getting “skin in the game.” He explained that when you put your own time, money, and effort into something, you’re way more motivated to succeed. That really hit home for me.

I’m looking forward to learning more about how to start and run a successful business, especially in a way that matches my values. I’m excited to keep thinking about what kind of entrepreneur I want to be and how I can grow into that person one step at a time.

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