Since it seems that each American Idol contestant gets their own "day" declared by their Governor for being "somebody for the moment," it only makes sense to create an official day that actually means something. Governor Herbert declared September 29, 2011, "Utah Entrepreneurship Day." I think this is a tremendous idea (no, not just because I work for Junior Achievement, or advocate for it, well, okay, maybe that is part of it) because I think getting young minds to think early, dream big and realize their dreams can be accomplished with enough awareness. The thought of that gets me excited for our future leaders (insert arm chills). Here are two links that highlight the event:
http://business.utah.gov/whyutah/education/eday/
http://www.pilmerpr.com/blog/
I want my own children to know that what they want is possible with hard work, dedication, the right amount of schooling and classes, etc. Now, with that said, I not only want that for my children, I want that for every child, because I believe in it. I feel, that if we can get enough people to believe in it, then that is when change will happen. People will volunteer for Junior Achievement, and other organizations to teach these kids the fundamentals of what they will need to learn and how to prepare.
In life, it only takes that one person to change our point of view (in most cases). My role model was Amanda Dickson, the radio announcer, who taught my pre-law class in college at age 20. My pre-law class stayed "pre-law" because I never continued on, but that is a story for another day. She made me want to work harder and be somebody. Think of your mentor, or the person who made you want to be somebody or do something. Now, think of a child that you could be that "somebody" for and teach them. Way to go Governor Herbert, to celebrate not only our fantastic Utah Entrepreneurs, but to give our future entrepreneurs a hope and that one spark that they may need to begin working toward their dream. There go those arm chills again.
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