Entrepreneur Interview

This week I started writing questions as I prepare to interview an entrepreneur. Initially I was not excited for this interview, because I was nervous about stepping out of my comfort zone. However, after contacting an entrepreneur and writing questions, I found myself feeling more excited and grateful for this opportunity. I get to interview a friend who is running a successful business along the same lines as what I would like to do one day. I can't wait to have a discussion and learn from someone who has already traveled on the path and is willing to offer guidance and advice. I hope I can do the same for someone else one day.

In addition to preparing for this interview, I read some of Good to Great this week. It has stuck with me and I've thought a lot about the principles I learned. Two principles have stuck with me the most. First, leaders in great companies are both humble and driven. They want to succeed, but they really want everyone in the company to succeed, rather than just looking out for themselves. Second, hiring the right people for the right positions is something that separates the great from the good. These principles ring true to me because they can be applied to much more than business. As a family, we are always happier when each of us is selfless and humble. When we work together, each putting forth great effort, we can accomplish so much more than when we work on something individually. Part of establishing a healthy and happy culture at home is figuring out which child should be in charge of various chores and jobs and then working together for the good of the whole family.