The readings this week included a talk given by President Monson regarding having an attitude of gratitude. I enjoyed this talk, as I have always loved the example President Monson provides of being a person of service. This talk resonated with me, and helped me realize that I can improve in expressing gratitude to people in my life. He provides examples of wonderful teachers he's had, good friends, and parents. I think we can all be more aware of those people in our lives who are deserving of our gratitude, and remember to tell them we're grateful. What struck me is that having an attitude of gratitude is not necessarily for those people, but for our own sake. If we have the right attitude, people will notice that and we can be an influence for good. We've also learned that it is important to know who we are, and recognize that an entrepreneur will have failures, and without a vision, and a strong sense of who you are, you will not succeed in your entrepreneurial journey. The key is not to just have an idea, but to find a way to make an idea into a successful business. This journey will include ups an downs and will require the right attitude, and a willingness to start over when necessary and the persistence to keep going, even when it is hard. I'm not sure that I yet have these qualities. I am still a bit unsure that I'm ready to rely on the risks of an entrepreneurial opportunity, rather than working for an existing company and the stability of benefits. However, I do think having an entrepreneurial mindset will help me be aware of a good opportunity and hopefully be ready if the chance arises.