Week 14 Reflection

 Final Reflection

    If I had to teach one final lecture about the top lessons I have learned throughout this semester from this course, I would talk about vision, enjoying the journey to your goals. I loved how much we talked about having a vision in mind throughout this course. When we have a vision that we place at the forefront of our minds, we can make small but important decisions that will lead us there. If we have a vision of who we want to become or a goal we want to reach, it can often be a motivation to push through hard times along our journey there. Think of a vision beyond a physical goal (like making $500,000 a year) and make a life one that is specific to what you feel your life calling to be.  For me this was first owning a video production agency, then I thought about what I wanted to do with my calling in video production. I then made a decision that telling powerful stories was what I wanted to be known for.  In contrast, do not solely rely on your vision to keep you motivated or disciplined. A lot of that needs to come from the constant effort of seeking enjoyment while you are in the process of achieving your goal. Do NOT push happiness past the goal post, if you do, you won't be happy when you reach the goal. Learn how to find joy in the journey. 

    My advice to anyone beginning their journey would be to not be discouraged easily. I have noticed through many of the videos we have watched that most people had rough starts but were persistent. The beginning will be challenging but if you can learn to enjoy the learning curves, you will be much happier in the process.