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Post by banessau on Aug 26, 2013 11:11:14 GMT -6
Even If You Fail, 'There's Absolutley No Downside'
I agree with this article because I've done a mini trial of a business I wanted. This past summer I took a course on starting a business of a dream of mines. Little did I know how challenging it would be; along with stressful. I made a business plan that, at first, I thought was grand. As I began to proceed with the business plan, the finances were tremendous! It just did not seem realistic for my idea to be feasible. However, I would like to work with something I enjoy. I am currently at Acura and I would love to pursue my degree in this business with supply chain management. One thing I do agree with the article is that we should just go for it. We can either learn from our mistakes or always wonder. Another thing mentioned, is not to do the job "just because". If you do something, follow through and make it 100%, not half way.
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Post by brichoux on Aug 26, 2013 11:34:52 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Even If You Fail, 'There's Absolutely No Downside.'
In starting anything new there will be failures! But when you are doing what you love, it makes it much easier to bounce back from those failures. Being passionate about your work or business can often make failures less frequent. Because typically when you care more for something, you treat it better. But your passion for your business can also be negative by clouding your logical decision making. It is a delicate balance, but I would much rather be too passionate that not care at all. The article says "passion yields engagement." That passion can be transcending to others as well! Passion and excitement is contagious and will motive and inspire others to move in business and in life.
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Post by darrell2009 on Aug 26, 2013 12:12:48 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Even If You Fail, 'There's Absolutely No Downside.' I agree with some parts of the article, yeah you should always go after a business venture that you enjoy and never give up if it fail. But don't agree with the part that states that their is nothing you are losing. May be losing a a lot of money and hopefully you didn't invest everything you own like most people do. Of course you are gaining a lot of experience with your business failing understand with not to do in the future so it is just a leaning opportunity
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Post by brittanyfury on Aug 27, 2013 10:34:34 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Even If You Fail, 'There's Absolutely No Downside.'
I think of the expression, “If you love what you do, you never have to work a day in your life”. This is so true for me because I feel that if you are passionate about something, than you enjoy doing it and it comes naturally. I enjoy waiting tables (for the most part) because I like helping others and interacting with people. Customer service is always something I have been interested in whether it be in the hotel industry or restaurant business. When you reach a failing point in your career that you love, it is not to be seen as a downside because the benefit of “failing” is that you learn from your mistakes. Having a job that you truly enjoy can make every other aspect of your life more enjoyable. You become less concerned with the amount of your paycheck and more concerned on how you can keep successfully implementing your ideas and grow your business. I think if you spend several years in college and take out student loans than you deserve to have a rewarding occupation that makes you feel like you are needed and can make a difference in the world!
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Post by dipanjali1 on Aug 27, 2013 14:47:45 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Even If You Fail, 'There's Absolutely No Downside.' The article is a very inspirational one. It motivates us to strive for our passion. When we do something that we like doing, there is absolutely no harm in it. Either we succeed or fail, we get valuable experience from it which is worth the try. Life becomes meaningful when we make the most of it.
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Post by tevinrapp7 on Aug 27, 2013 19:53:51 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Even If You Fail, 'There's Absolutely No Downside.'
I have a "Just do it" Nike shirt on right now. My dad always told me to just do it and don't be afraid of failure. This article represents this saying in so many ways. Sometimes failure is good, the main thing is that you did it. If you fail then how can you succeed. Many people are afraid of just doing stuff rather than just trying. I always go by this saying because i like fear get into the way of just doing something, and then when i realize that it wasn't as bad as I had made it seem which also makes me successful in everyday activities.
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Post by cory on Aug 28, 2013 8:31:11 GMT -6
Instant MBA: Even If You Fail, 'There's Absolutely No Downside.'
This article is all about just doing it. You should not making excuses or take other, less fulfilling jobs to avoid the risk of starting your own business or taking a position that you want. You only live once, so spend that time doing something that you enjoy and not working at a job just to earn a paycheck. The MBA grants you that flexibility to do this, but you have to have the courage to do it. There is a chance that it will fail, but there is also a chance for a big reward if it doesn't. You can't live a fulfilling life without taking risks, and this is especially important when it comes to your career. When you go to work every day to a job you created, it will be worth the risks you took to get there.
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Post by Holland Bussell on Aug 28, 2013 9:02:24 GMT -6
This article reflects on the fact that everyone should work in whatever career they are the most passionate in. Instead of seeking jobs or careers that just get you the highest expected income, you should pick one so that when you show up to work each day you will be rewarded with a sense of happiness to be doing what you like to do as opposed to doing a job just to make it by. As a business college student the majority of our goals is to simply make money, so what the article is implying is instead of narrowing your mindset to just making a profit we should make profits based on what we love doing and we will magnify our gains further beyond any monetary value. That being said I can agree with the article besides the opening a business with what you like to do even if it fails because realistically we still want to be able to profit.
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Post by arielberthelot on Aug 28, 2013 10:04:07 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: Even if you Fail, 'There's Absolutely No Downside'
I completely agree with this 100%. You are the happiest when you are doing something you really enjoy. I currently have a dance studio. I am in my 3rd year of business and I absolutely enjoy every minute of it. Times get tough when going to school and balancing a business on top of everything else, but in the end it's always worth it. I'm sort of in a toss up with what path I want to take next, whether I will find a job in the field I am graduating in or continue the business. But, no matter the pay I will continue doing what I love the most, which might be dance or it might be accounting. I guess I will find out!
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Post by danielleolivier on Aug 28, 2013 12:33:45 GMT -6
I agree with the sentiment in this article that if you love your job, you'll never work a day in your life. I also think that getting to that ultimate goal takes work. It is nice to say to someone, "Hey, follow your dreams and be whatever you want to be!" Following your dreams will only take you so far, you have to have the drive and willpower to put in the work and follow the stepping stones that get you to your ultimate goal. Getting to that goal might mean working your way up the chain of a business in jobs that you don't absolutely love. But, when you're finally where you want to be, it'll all be worth it.
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Post by sbardwell on Aug 28, 2013 14:26:31 GMT -6
Instant MBS "Even if You Fail, There’s Absolutely No Down Side" Link of the Day 2 Comment: Passion and love is a certain driver for a job or business. However, I disagree with “There’s absolutely no down side.” Of course one should pursue jobs and open businesses they are passionate about. Any person knows that taking a new job or opening a business presents risk. High risk can produce amazing rewards, but it can produce devastating losses. An absolute down side is financial losses that can affect your livelihood. There is no downside, conversely, on knowledge. One should never FEAR failure. Failure is a great way in which to learn and prepare for future endeavors.
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Post by Christie Brown on Aug 28, 2013 16:13:52 GMT -6
I think that I overall agree with this point. Taking chances and trusting your gut is something that is totally necessary in business, yes. However, (and this might just be me) I like to be safe when it comes to my money. Sure, you'll never know what you're capable until you go for it and go all in, but at the same time, it is important not only for yourself but for your family as well to sometimes be a little reserved and play it safe once in a while to ensure that you don't lose everything just because you are passionate about something.
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Post by ernestmajoue on Aug 28, 2013 17:16:25 GMT -6
This article hits the nail on the head. I agree with do something you love to do and just go for it. You need to put everything on the table and give all your effort in order to succeed. Owning your own business gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment for your ego. Loving what you do is always a great benefit in life and business.
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Post by phenry on Aug 28, 2013 20:04:25 GMT -6
INSTANT MBA: “Even if you fail, there’s absolutely no downside”
I completely understand what the article is trying to convey, but I do not fully agree with the ending quote. To begin, I do believe that to be truly happy and engaged with your job, you should do something you are passionate about. Doing something you truly enjoy and making less money is better than staying in a career you do not like and making more money. On the other hand, I do not agree with there being no downsides to failing. I understand that failure is a part of life, and often times it is needed to grow and develop as a person or business, but failure can cause setbacks (financially and emotionally). I think it is important to have a financial plan in place before venturing off to follow your passions and dreams. Even if it means working a temporary job you may not care for in order to save up for what you truly want to do is better than just going for it without a plan.
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Post by sunnigrabert on Aug 28, 2013 20:18:12 GMT -6
Even If You Fail, 'There's Absolutely No Downside.' I have always had trouble with this advice and am a strong believer in stepping stones. If you want a business, first you have to work and raise capital, if you want a job that requires a degree, you have to go to school and get that degree. Determination isn't always the answer especially when another person's perception of you is the deciding factor, i.e. a interviewer vs. you, the interviewee. In the same breath, I do agree that the stepping stones needed to be decided on. You can't sit in a dead end job waiting for your dream to fall into your lap. You have to decide, "I am going to do y for x amount of time and then a for b amount of time and then I will be in the position to achieve my dream of z!"
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