Week 4 Reading Reflection

The biggest surprise for me in the reading was how there are different phases regarding the creative process. Everything in the reading was stated pretty straightforward so i didn't have a problem with understanding. If i were able to ask the author two questions i would ask "Do you often have trouble with a "muddling mind-set"? and if so, "which one applies most to you?". I would ask these questions because I'd be interested in seeing how even someone who knows so much about being a successful entrepreneur has their ups and downs. I do not think that the author was wrong about anything either. 

Top 5 World Problems

1) Global Warming
2) Pollution
3) Starvation
4) War
5) Poverty

Solutions
1) Implementing more laws about littering and just caring more about our environment. Refraining from throwing things where they don't belong and letting out harmful things out into our environment
2) Going green such as using reusable resources for energy and finding different modes of transportation
3) More stable governments and with more generosity from the people who have more than enough
4) People could give more and take less, for example donating. It would make a huge difference if we weren't so selfish
5) A simple solution would just be for countries to make amends with each other and promote world peace

I selected my top-problem as Global Warming because it doesn't just affect a specific population it affects every single human being on this planet everyday. Even if people do not believe it and keep contributing to this problem, it is still happening and ruining our planet more and more each day.
I also think that my top solution is the most implementable because with petitions and more convincing we can create more laws about littering to help reduce pollution. People will feel obligated since there could be consequences for their stupid and selfish acts towards our environment. 

Week 3 Reading Reflection

What stood out for me the most as different from my expectations int the reading was the section of the dark side of entrepreneurship. It was probably because the reading was mostly discussing all the attributes that an entrepreneur possesses. First it introduced all the happier, lighter things that entrepreneurship stands for and then it got into all the risks such as financial, career, etc. I do not think that I found any part of the reading confusing. If i were able to ask two questions to the author, I would ask "What do you consider to be the most effective form of stress relief?" and "Which of the 4 Entrepreneurial Egos would you consider to be the most impacting?". I do not think that the author was wrong about anything and I don't disagree with what she or he said.

Identifying Local Opportunities

Opportunity 1: 

• Airlines cancel thousands of flights as big storm advances
• http://www.miamiherald.com/latest-news/article56192835.html
• This article tells the story of thousands of flights that were cancelled this week, mostly on Thursday and Friday, all over the Eastern U.S.. Many airlines hope to be up and running once again on Sunday. Since Saturday is the slowest day in most airports, it gives those in charge a chance to get things together and prepare for the busy day that Sunday will most likely be.
• The problem is that a blizzard affected all of the Eastern U.S. this week. Due to this unfortunate, unforeseen and uncontrollable climate change, a huge amount of flights had to be cancelled. Many were able to reschedule their flight but due to the inconvenience others just had to cancel.
• Those with this problem are people trying to fly from one place to another. They are probably exhausted, jet-lagged, freezing, or just simply annoyed. Many travel in groups of friends, family or just by themselves. Whatever the case, I am glad that I am not stuck in an airport because of the weather.

Opportunity 2:

• Knockoff-cigarettes pipeline sends man to prison
• http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-counterfeit-cigarettes-port-everglades-20160122-story.html
• Gaurav Jayaseelan trafficked more than 51,500 cartons of counterfeit cigarettes to the United States from Dubai and India. It was worth more than $5.5 million. He was arrested in August and will spend 16 months in jail, after he will be sent back to India (his homeland). 
• There is more than one problem in this story told in the article. Besides it being wrong that this man, Gaurav, trafficked counterfeit cigarettes, there is also an issue with the "sin-tax" that is normally imposed on consumers by Goverment tax coffers. However, the major problem is that there was dangerous levels of arsenic and other toxic substances such as metals found in these cigarettes. The packaging is all too believable and people have no idea what they are consuming. Cigarettes are already deadly but these just speed up the process.
• The consumers have the problem because they are being affected negatively by these counterfeit cigarettes in every way possible.

Opportunity 3:

• Dole salad recalled in Florida, 20 other states after deadly listeria outbreak
• http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/consumer/os-ap-florida-retailers-recalling-dole-salad-listeria-outbreak-20160122-story.html
• Packaged kits of salad by Dole sold all over the U.S. has been taken off the market and discontinued due to the fact that about 12 people have been hospitalized because of the lettuce. Although other facilities have not been linked with the outbreak of listeria in the salads, they are still withdrawing sales from more than 20 states and three Canadian provinces. 
• The problem is that there have been several people affected by the listeria outbreak because of Dole. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stopped all the Dole production in many places so that definitely ruins Dole's reputation and income/growth as a corporation. 
• Dole has the problem as well as those that were affected by the deadly Listeria outbreak.

Opportunity 4:

• Chip Southworth: Cultural Council's call for artists 'screwed my entire art community'
• http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/arts/2016-01-22/story/cultural-councils-call-artists-streetscape-art-public-spaces
• Chip Southworth, also known as Keith Harring's ghost, is a local artist in Jacksonville who does streetscape art. He convinced the City Council to allow this art on public property. Now, they are paying other artists to complete six projects in Downtown Jacksonville. Many artists have been thrown under the bus now because all the attention and money is being drawn towards these specific artists that were chosen for these projects. Southworth has ranted away on social media and is very unhappy with the high bid for these projects.
• The problem is that many local artists in Jacksonville, such as Chip Southworth, have gotten arrested and fined for streetscape art on public property. Now, it is no longer illegal and on top of that, the City Council is not just letting it slide by but they are also paying hundreds and thousands of dollars for "worthy" artists to make streetscape art on public property, or so called projects. Artists like Chip are now left in the dark. The worst part is that he was the one who convinced the city council to allow it in the first place. 
• Chip Southworth and all other local streetscape artists in Jakcsonville

Opportunity 5:

• Hoverboard explodes inside home
• http://www.sfltimes.com/business/hoverboard-explodes-inside-home
• Many of the hoverboards used all over the country have been causing problems, injuries and explosions. Although no one was injured in this particular explosion of a hoverboard, it still lit a chair on fire and burned the carpet.
• The problem is that the hoverboards are exploding constantly and although it hasn't severely injured anyone, there's a huge possibility that it could. At this point it's probably just been luck for most using this hoverboard. 
• Those with this problem of exploding hoverboards are those who use it and those around them, it could easily injure them. 

World's Biggest Problems

• Starvation
• This ongoing problem is inhumane to say the least. It's incredible how millions of people live like kings and queens, yet the last thing they think about is how to help those who need it. Over the years there have been many attempts to fix this problem but it's spreading too quickly. Whether it's due to climate change or just poverty, millions of people are suffering everyday. It's really sad and I can't say that it could ever be something humans could resolve. Regardless, people could give more and take less. It would make a huge difference if we weren't so selfish. 
• War
• This has been happening as early as history can tell us. Even though it has been occurring for so long, it doesn't seem like it will ever end. A simple solution would just be for countries to make amends with each other and promote world peace. It could be possible but in this world there is too much cruelty imposed by those who run it. 
• Terrorism
• I have known about terrorist attacks just as long as I can remember. This universal problem has caused so many changes in countries all around the world. With the access to so much technology and all types of weapons, it has become easier for us to be exposed to it. I think that an implementable solution would be to increase the national security globally and for everyone to believe in the equality of all religions.
• Racism 
• This is an ongoing problem affecting all races, it's not just an issue between blacks and whites. Many people believe that teaching our children to practice kindness and accept others, no matter their race, religion, ethnicity etc. can stop prejudice of any kind. I agree with this and push forth for those around me to follow this as well.
• Gender Equality
• This is an issue that can be seen in multiple aspects of life. However, it's usually concentrated around what a man or woman is entitled to do or be. There shouldn't have to be a predisposition to this. Everyone should be granted to do as they wish and judged as a human being (if ever), without taking their gender into account. The solution would be to think as a human only and set aside all that has to do with gender. Many fail to see things in this perspective and are still confused that women can be just as powerful as men, vice versa.  
• Economic Instability/Poverty
• Poverty can be seen everywhere, even in the most popular or beautiful places all around the world. Many have different definitions of poverty but the matter of fact is that it means to live without being able to fulfill your needs in a successful manner. Others believe that you do not need absolutely anything and you can live happy if you let yourself. This could be resolved with more stable governments and with more generosity from the people who have more than enough.
• Pollution
• This global problem affects everyone and everything. It affects our planet, our future, and our well being dramatically. It is so crucial and there are many places around the world where people cannot even go outside without protecting themselves from the environment. We can solve this by implementing more laws about littering and just caring more about our environment. Refraining from throwing things where they don't belong and letting out harmful things out into our environment can go a long way.
• Global Warming
• Although it is very similar to pollution for many, global warming has absolutely nothing to do with littering. It strictly relies on our ozone getting destroyed by the chemicals we release daily into our atmosphere. We can resolve this by going green such as using reusable resources for energy and finding different modes of transportation.
• Animal Extinction
• The extinction of a species affects the balance of our ecosystem. We depend so much on the functions of animals. There are many that are sacred to specific cultures. A way to solve this is by stopping hunters from killing endangered species.
• Suicide
• The standards of society today are ridiculous. Society makes many people feel like they are not enough or that if they cannot meet the things that seem "cool" then it's better for them to just kill themselves. I feel like a possible solution could be to encourage more self love and acceptance in schools all around the world. Instead of trying to focus so hard on what a person can learn in a few months we should encourage everyone to learn to love themselves first. 

Bug List

1) Waking up extra early to catch the bus since it takes really long to get to campus.
Why does this bug exist? Because the bus has to make several stops and pick up a lot of people before reaching my destination

2) When my roommates slam their doors early in the morning i wake up and get irritated
Why does this bug exist? Because they are inconsiderate at times and don't realize that it wakes me up

3) When people that I know don't say hi to me and pretend that they don't know me
Why does this bug exist? They are rude people and think too highly of themselves

4) When my co-workers boss me around like they're my managers
Why does this bug exist? Because they take advantage of their position

5) When people don't have good hygiene
Why does this bug exist? They weren't taught to upkeep their hygiene or they just don't care

6) When my friends don't share things with me whether it's materialistic or verbal
Why does this bug exist? Because I never refuse to share and they're just greedy people

7) When my boyfriend goes out with his friends and doesn't invite me
Why does this bug exist? Because he wants to be alone with his friends

8) When people don't tip or undertip the server
Why does this bug exist? Because they've never been in a servers shoes before

9) When I'm driving and those around me don't give me the right of passage even though I ask for it with my signals
Why does this bug exist? Because people are selfish

10) Reckless drivers in the student parking lot or on campus in general, there are always so many people walking or riding their bikes so we should be extra careful
Why does this bug exist? Because they are in a rush or just were not taught to drive carefully

11) When my dog barks at strangers and doesn't stop, it's embarrassing
Why does this bug exist? Because she gets frightened and feels that she's in danger

12) Being in a group project with classmates who slack and expect their weight to be carried
Why does this bug exist? They're used to getting their way and don't feel like they have to try to succeed

13) Overpriced textbooks for college because it varies every year and you can never be too sure about how much money you'll need
Why does this bug exist? Our education has many flaws

14) When I have to do my eyeliner a thousand times before getting both eyes to look the same
Why does this bug exist? I need more practice and it's very difficult to be precise with eyeliner

15) When gas stations are packed on campus and I have to wait a while to be able to fill my tank
Why does this bug exist? Because Gainesville is tiny and everyone goes to the same gas station

16) When guys don't hold the door open for me and they see me right behind them
Why does this bug exist? Lack of chivalry and inconsiderate men who weren't raised right

17) When I buy something and then it goes on sale a week later
Why does this bug exist? The rate at which the United States produces merchandise is ridiculously fast

18) When my necklaces get tangled and it's impossible to untangle them so I just have to dispose of them
Why does this bug exist? Because I didn't separate the necklaces like I should have

19) When my phone dies on 30% of battery charge
Why does this bug exist? Because my phone is old and it doesn't cooperate with me

20) When i've been waiting for a parking spot for a while and someone just takes it from me
Why does this bug exist? Because they don't care that I've been waiting a lifetime and they know I can't really do anything about it

At first I didn't think that this assignment was going to be as difficult as I found it to be. I'm not used to thinking about things that bug me in this particular way.

Week 2 Reading Reflection

I found it surprising that entrepreneurship, or at least the idea of it, has been around since the eighteenth century. Many people (including myself) assume that entrepreneurship is a novelty. Most fail to see that it originated long ago and has since then grown into something greater. It has been improved and the definition has somewhat changed. Nonetheless, entrepreneurship in itself, has been around for a very long time and changing lives one idea at a time. All the different schools of thought and approaches were also a surprise to me. I had no idea that they even existed. It's great how much research, thought, and depth goes into entrepreneurship as a whole. It's refreshing to see how much one can learn from just one reading.
Although all the different schools of thought and approaches was something that surprised me about the reading, i still had some trouble understanding it all. I can only imagine how confusing it would be to someone who has no insight whatsoever about what being an entrepreneur takes. Regardless, I learned a lot from it and i'm sure I will gain further understanding as I read further into the book.
If I were able to ask the author two questions, I would ask what he considers to be the most crucial or impacting theory or approach on his life as an entrepreneur? Also, what would he encourage first time "gazelle" launchers to primarily focus on? 
I would be interested in knowing his responses to these questions because he seems like a very intellectual man and someone who has had a lot of experience in entrepreneurship. It seems to me that he knows mostly everything there is to know in regards to the foundations of entrepreneurship or being successful in this specific field. Obtaining some of his insight would be an honor honestly. I think it would open my eyes to things that a book or an article cannot answer for you. 
Also, I do not think the author was wrong about anything that he said. It all seemed pretty clear and straightforward. I did not doubt the information at all.

My Entrepreneurship Story

I have been exposed to entrepreneurship many times in my life but I think that what has had the most impact is how i've made it possible for myself to get out there and show people my passion for makeup and beauty. I have been a part of many projects and new ideas but doing makeup for women for special occasions has taught me a lot and influenced me as an artist. I have failed here and there but I have gotten very far and cannot wait to see where I will go once I graduate from UF. I enrolled in this course because it is a requirement for my Innovation minor as well as the Entrepreneurship minor I am pursuing. I am ecstatic to learn more about how to put my ideas to the test and to accept failure. Being an entrepreneur is definitely not easy but i have no doubt that it is something I am on the road to becoming. 

Introduction!

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My name is Isabella Angulo but I normally go by Isa. I was born in Barranquilla, Colombia. I came to the United States with my family when i was just 8 years old so I am very proud of my culture. Spanish is my first language and I continue to use it in my everyday life. I am a second year student currently pursuing a Visual Arts Studies BA with a double minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. I plan to study abroad in Italy this fall to expand my knowledge and experience in the arts. I haven't been to many places around the world but I hope that by the age of 30 I will have at least traveled much more than I can say now. My father has been an artist for over 50 years and has traveled to many places. He is a huge influence in my life, hence why I am an artist myself and want to travel the world. For a long time I was unsure about what I wanted to major in but I knew that I couldn't let art just be a part of my past. I am very excited for this new year and all the things I will acquire through my classes and growing experiences.

My Entrepreneur's Mantra

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