Education and Creativity

Creativity in education should be just as important as education itself, and should be treated with the same respect.

We should approach life and creativity as a child. Kids aren't frightened about being wrong. If you're not prepared to be wrong, you won't come up with anything original.

Education came into line with the need of industrialization. Since we needed higher paying jobs, we needed more education to get these jobs. It's skyrocketed so much that kids go and get degrees, and sit at home playing video games.

If we actually paid attention equally to all sides of education and creativity, we could revolutionize not only the face of education, but the world around us.

Itelligence is:
Diverse - Different for everyone. It's suited to who they are as a person.
Dynamic - There is interaction in the brain happening and creating brand new ideas.
Distinct - We have our own trademark on our work.

We need to evenly mix the creative side of education that the majority of people disregard. If we did this, I can only begin to imagine what kind of doors would open and what kids of possibilities could take place.

A Healthy Organization

After entrepreneurship class today, we were asked to give a statement saying what we thought a healthy organization looked like. After looking through many definitions my friend and I were able to come up with a pretty good definition.

"A healthy organization is an efficient, growing company, offering quality products in a motivated and professional environment."

Thats my definition. :0)

The Hunks and the Foxes.

College Hunks Hauling Junk has been a successful business in the United States. The two young entrepreneur's that stood behind and brought this company, also recently came up with a new business idea: "College Foxes Packing Boxes." They brought this business idea to the show "Shark Tank" to see if they could get some support. However, after the offers were made, they decided that sacrificing different amounts of portions of their two businesses just wasn't worth the support.

The fact is, everyone has junk that either needs to be packed or hauled away. They chose a very normal need to cater to. Their attitude for success, and bright marketting catchphrases throw them far as well.

These businesses can teach me that anything is possible for anyone. It doesn't matter if you're young or old. If you have a clever idea, you should put confidence and drive into what you believe in. They have learned to look like a strong business as well.

Going onto a international show such as "Shark Tank", these guys actually advertized more than they lost in offers. They sparked huge media attention to both company's, but actually, they created more attention for "College Hunks Hauling Junk". I think that even though the "College Foxes Packing Boxes" idea didn't catch on like they wanted, they didn't lose anything with "College Hunks Hauling Junk" in the end. I believe they won. They knew the risk of the businesses catching on, and were looking for a better offer. They knew thier limit and worked within it.

Sam's Wal-Mart

Sam Walton is often reffered to as a "bargain billionaire". He sold things cheaper than his competitor retailers - much cheaper. He was born in the dust bowl and grew up in the depression - learning to value the dollar and avoid unnecessary costs. He sold milk for his family after school every day. As he graduated into college with honors at the top of his class he was often referred to as "the hustler" because he had a knack for making money. He always had a classic leadership resume.

After college he began working in retail and studying it closely. He learned a way to capture the attention of customers by energetic service and dedication to the best price. After getting married he opened his own store and tried his hand in the retail business. He understood that a large amount of a very small number increased the number itself. Sam was simple and after many trials and heartaches of opening stores and yet falling deeper into debt, he finally opened a store double the size of his original locations and chose the no-thrills name "Wal-Mart". Sam watched his rivals continuously - was was the "stealth retailer". He was also the shrewd politician. He knew to to react in order to get a reaction.

Sam died on April 5th, 1992 and left behind him a legacy of low prices. He worked hard, believed in himself, outdid his competitors and put himself in the right place at the right time.