12 May 2013

12 May 2013

Reflection on our Genesis journey

Sundays are always short and I do not why or maybe it is just the thought that tomorrow is Monday. I cannot believe that this Sunday is actually the last one before the second term ends. Wow indeed time flies. It feels like yesterday when I came to Cape Town for the first time, not knowing what to expect. I remember going to the Genesis workshops during the orientation and Stuart telling us that this course is very intense, that we had limited resources of money, energy and time. At that time I really do not think I understood what he meant, maybe it’s because I was still in honey moon face and excited about doing this course. Then slowly reality started to sink in my mind. Truly it has been very challenging, tears have been shed, tensions have been high, and emotions have been running high. I am still shocked that I survived until now.

So what made it worth staying and endure all this stress?

Wow. This is a very interesting question.

I think it’s because we have such an amazing group. We really get along together and we do not actually have any conflict or anything like that.

I also think that all the BIC and Genesis workshops have really helped me to understand how the “real world” operates. They taught me that being an entrepreneur is about making things happen; therefore you cannot be afraid of challenges or criticism. I remember Stuart saying that as entrepreneurs we have to make things happen and should not be afraid of taking risks. So with each workshop I was getting stronger and stronger as an entrepreneur and started to see that what tries to kill me can only make me stronger. I have also learned about the principle of being proactive which I read in one of my readings.  I learned that being proactive is about taking responsibility, it is about living in circle of influence rather that circle of concern. My favourite quote on being proactive is “between a stimulus and response, a man has a freedom to choose”.

 Anyway, it has been very interesting journey so far. In terms of our group everything has been fine so far. We are the group that broke the record of winning both Cake Sale 1 and 2. Our Genesis product is amazing and now with the potential of getting a cheaper manufacturer, who knows we might the win the Genesis trophy at the end of the year.

That is all for this week. Happy Mother’s day to all amazing mothers