Today, a student approached me with a revelation that perfectly encapsulates the essence of our entrepreneurship class. He candidly admitted that, prior to embarking on his own business venture in our class, he believed that being an entrepreneur was a breeze. His perception was heavily influenced by what he saw on Instagram and similar platforms – the glamour, the success stories, the apparent ease of it all.
However, here's where the magic happened – he experienced an eye-opening moment!He realized that the entrepreneurial journey is anything but easy.
It's a path filled with challenges, setbacks, and relentless hard work. It's about rolling up your sleeves, facing adversity head-on, and persistently pursuing your dreams.This young entrepreneur didn't let this newfound understanding deter him. Instead, he used it as fuel to keep building and growing his business. He's now fully aware that achieving significant goals in life demands dedication, resilience, and a willingness to learn from both successes and failures.
And this, my friends, is precisely why I'm passionate about teaching.
Witnessing students undergo these transformative shifts in their worldviews, embracing the reality of entrepreneurship, and still forging ahead with determination – that's the heart and soul of education.
Building entrepreneurship curriculum is such a powerful thing for students!
Peter Hostrawser
Creator of Disrupt Education
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