During the reading this week, the biggest surprise to me was the amount of different myths regarding entrepreneurship. It seemed that there were a lot of misconceptions regarding the concept. Innovation has always been pretty natural for me but, I suppose it isn't as widely known as I may have thought. At first I was confused why luck was included in the text but, I guess a lot of people view entrepreneurship as luck. If I could ask the author two questions I would ask why more statistics weren't included to prove some of the mythes. Also, I would ask why more definitions weren't included. I feel like definitions could also help prove more of a point. However, I think the author was primarily right. The text seemed to cover the risk and reward aspects as well as different approaches to success. I would say I agree with what the author said.
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Sunday, January 17, 2016
Bug List Entrepreneurship
Bug List:
1) Tangled Headphones when trying to take a phone call or listen to music. This bug exists due to the way headphones are stowed and there high probability of getting tangled.
2) Keychain rings are hard to use and often can be a pain to open. This is due to the nonexistent lip on the keychain which makes sliding keys or objects on very difficult.
3) Jar lids are often difficult to open and can pose severe challenges for men, women, children and the elderly. This is because they are too tight which might have to do with the size of the lid, the type of material etc...
4) The roads in Gainesville (specifically Archer) are very crowded and need to be freed up from the constant traffic jams. This happens because the streets are too small for the amount of cars being used on that specific road.
5) Natural Whey Protein powder can be clumpy and a pain to drink. This is due to the sudden mix with liquid that can cause clumps to form.
6) Motorcycle chains can be hard to fully lubricate because half of the chain is stowed inside of the bikes gear assembly. This exists because you have to run the chain through the internal portion of the bike just like its similar counterpart the bicycle.
7) Printers often run out of ink early despite some ink still being left in the cartridge. This is exists because cartridges tend to have ink stick on the sides and can lay uneven potentially signaling for a low cartridge warning.
8) The dishwasher in my apartment complex tends to have trouble washing the dishes fully due to the poor design of the soap holding bay. This problem exists because the soap is released early and tends to not make it all the way into the cycle towards the back of the machine.
9) Candles burn down the center and a lot of unused wax is left towards the sides after the life of the candle is expended. This is a waste of wax and candle life. This problem exists because candles are often too wide.
10) The freezer door of the fridge can often open itself after the fridge door is shut. This is due to the force expended by the closing of the fridge door which inadvertently opens the freezer.
11) Chairs can be awkward to use up against a flat walled bar area. This is due to the fact that you cannot pull the chair in close enough because of the rails towards the sides.
12) Beer bottles (not twist offs) can be a pain to open because of the absence of a bottle opener. This is due to the fact that there are no alternatives.
13) The space underneath the fridge and stove is prone to having things fall underneath it. The main bug is that there is just enough space for things to slide under.
14) The Bose speakers in my apartment tend to shake the table. The main issue with this is the lack of cushion in between the two objects.
15) When using the heat in a car often cold air is blown before warm air because the car has to get to temperature. The main bug is you do not want cold air to hit you when it is cold outside.
16) Table legs can be uneven and cause the table to rock back and forth. This bug exists because certain table legs are longer than others.
17) The weights in the gym are often disorganized and thrown in random places. This is due to the weight rack not having assigned spots for different weights.
18) My iPhone sometimes falls out of my pocket when I work out. This is due to it not being attached securely.
19) My Lifeproof case requires me to unscrew a port to plug in an aux cable. This is due to the fact that the case is waterproof.
20) You have to turn a lamp twice to turn it off. This is due to how the switch is set from factory.
Review of Bug List:
This list was not too difficult to come up with. I essentially think of these things all the time so it is not that challenging. Being an innovator also means being a problem finder. A good way to start is to brainstorm solutions to daily issues.
Thursday, January 14, 2016
My Entrepreneurship Story
Ever since my childhood days I have been thinking of solutions to problems and embracing the qualities of an entrepreneur. To cut right to it, I am now the holder of a United States Utility Patent. This is not the end however, I am currently entered in the University of Florida's "Big Idea competition" and I attend the class every week despite not even being enrolled in it. I see the competition as a good way to learn more about writing a business plan and a way to help my propel into the world of prototyping and starting my own business before I even graduate. Currently I am working to start the business plan and potentially be selected to compete for the grand prize. In addition, I am enrolled in ENT3003 because I am an Innovation Academy student and would also like to learn everything I can about entrepreneurship. Here is an image of my ID card from the "Celebration of Innovation event" that I was selected to attend during my freshman year at UF.
Introduction Entrepreneurship UF
Hello! My name is Ben Anderson and I have lived the majority of my life in Tampa Florida however, I was born in New Jersey. I'm currently studying Public Relations at the University of Florida. I love to travel, some of my favorite journeys have been to Australia, Spain, Hawaii and of course great destinations in the USA like the grand canyon, the florida keys and other cool spots in Colorado to snowboard. My favorite mode of transportation at UF is to ride my motorcycle, a Yamaha R6. I also love to enjoy the outdoors, take pictures, explore and catch some good times with friends. Here is a picture of me in Australia which sums up my love for traveling:
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
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