Your reflection/learning's on Technopreneurship 1 (at least 2000 words)
At the time when I process my papers for the enrollment, I was very much curious of my subjects so what I did is that I read my C.O.R. and I found out a term from one of my subjects which caught my attention. The term was technopreneurship. It sounds weird, right? I was wondering about it and suddenly Itried to research it on the internet and I found out that the term Technopreneurship came from the word Technology and Entrepreneurship. After I read that article on the internet about technopreneurship, some speculations came out from my mind and questions that bothered my mind. How can it be that a technology is combined with entrepreneurship? How can I earn money through my learnings in this subject? What are the importance of this subject? Do I need to take this subject?
The role of a technopreneur engages several difficulties. Its characteristics cannot be define by a single word, but of many. It sounds confusing to say that being an technopreneur is an easy job for those who didn't really know it deeper but for those who are engage with this job it is indeed tiresome for a person to handle a big responsibility to become a better technopreneur. In some instance, the word technopreneur which came from the word technology and entrepreneur is not new to us since we are now in the information age where everything is not impossible.
In the movie “The Pirates of the Silicon Valley”, I learned many things like talks the two big names in the computer industry, Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple Computers and Bill Gates, co-founder of the Microsoft Company. The movie portrays the historical development of the Apple Computers and Microsoft Company, from the younger days of Steven Jobs and Bill Gates up to their venture as technopreneur. It is an enlightening deception of the evolution of a true phenomenon, he computer age. I also observed in the movie the negative values of Steven Jobs and Bill Gates that are now having big names in the worldwide. Although Steve Jobs has a unenthusiastic attitude to his co-founders, he still managed to uplift and give a renowned recognition of the Apple Company. On the other hand, Bill Gates tried to do his best for his company to be better than other company in the same business even though Microsoft at first was not that popular. What was really amazing about the film was that the contenders actually worked together until Steve Jobs realized that Bill Gates develop Windows using the software that Apple had programmed for their computers. The movie is really interesting for it caters the audience not only the development of the two largest computer companies nowadays but also the dramatic part.
“Your Attitude Counts”, it is one of the things I learned while watching the movie. People with right attitude rather than only positive attitude are trusted more. I need to keep in mind that the person I am going to deal can guess my attitude just by observing my behavior, my views regarding some points, my gesture etc.
One also of the things that I learned to become a successful Technopreneur from the movie is that I should think before I speak. I believe we should not speak out about a topic we do not know or have very less knowledge about. It is better to let others think we are a fool rather than opening our mouth and proving it and be confident. As I stated, be confident of what you state and whatever you do. There can be a situation when you can win a deal of your lifetime just because you are confident you can do it!
“Every strength can become a weakness. Every talent contains an opposite that sometimes makes it into a handicap. Successful people like to win and achieve high standards so as I learned in the movie which portrays not only success but also failure. This can make them so terrified of failure it ruins their lives. When a positive trait, like achievement, becomes too strong in someone’s life, it’s on the way to becoming a major handicap. Achievement is a powerful value for many successful people. They’ve built their lives on it. They achieve at everything they do: school, college, sports, the arts, hobbies, work. Each fresh achievement adds to the power of the value in their lives”. In conclusion, in times that we are too high enough to reach don’t forget who you are. As they say, aim high but don’t forget your past and remember who you are because they are part of where you are now. And remember that attitude counts!
As an Information Technology student, I cannot deny the fact that Steven Jobs had a big contribution in the computer industry today and to the development of strengthening the technology today. But other people didn't know about the contribution of Steve Jobs in the field of business and technology today. He is in line with those brilliant minds in the history like Albert Einstein, Galileo Galilee, Rene Descartes and many other famous people who really established their names in their field of expertise. Steve Jobs success can be a motivation to everyone not only on the field of technology and entrepreneurship but also to their own fields. Becoming successful doesn't mean that you are taking the same path of other successful people. You, as an individual must establish your own identity and signature on who you are in making and taking the same path that you are going to take. Establishing your own career by not copying the idea of other, why not? Take it as a challenge to build your own strong foundation.
In the Technopreneur 1 we also tackle the importance of knowing your personality. Personality test comprises of Adversity Quotient, Intelligence Quotient and Emotional Quotient. In the results, it appeared that I am willing to take a risk to do everything and be curious which leads to new ideas which are unique from the others. Being a self-disciplined person is at my top-most priority as a person that tends me to be well-organized in any matters and be reliable person to each individual. Enjoying the company of others makes me develop in socializing others and understand others behavior that boost my ability to gain friends. In the result, it is showed that I am a good-natured, courteous and supportive person who is true in reality. I do practice of respecting others on what they wanted to do and respect also their decisions. Last but not the least, I remain calm in the times of rush and tense situation which can be showed in the results which are categorize as follows: openness to experience/ intellect, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism.
After I took the personality test I also took the adversity quotient test that measures of how resilient you are in the trials and tribulation also.
C = Control
O = Ownership
R = Reach
E = Endurance
One also of the essentials that comprises the personality traits is known as the Emotional Quotient. Emotional Quotient is about having empathy for others. It is about standing up for what you believe in a tactful and respectful way. It is about not jumping to conclusions, but getting the whole picture before you react. The key to emotional intelligence is an understanding of your emotions and the emotions of others, and acting in the most appropriate way based on that understanding. Having a healthy emotional intelligence is very important in order for human beings to live happy and successful lives. On the other hand intelligence quotient as part of personality test, or IQ, is a score derived from one of several different standardized test designed to assess intelligence.
There are several lessons that I took after reading the “Commencement Address” of Steve Jobs.
Trust your gut. Too many people get caught up in their mind and caught up with what they’re supposed to do instead of really looking within and listening to their intuition. You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. Whatever you do, you have to trust the fact that it will all work out if you follow your gut. You have to go beyond logical, methodical thinking and know that no matter what, if you stay true and honest with yourself, everything will work out in the end. Loving what you do is of the utmost importance. Beyond money, beyond status and beyond what other people think, you need to strive to do what you love. Follow your heart. Don't settle."You've got to find what you love, and that is as true for work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work, and the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking, and don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it, and like any great relationship it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking. Don't settle." It is your life and you have every right to spend it in your own individual way without any hurdles or barriers from others. Give yourself a chance to nurture your creative qualities in a fear-free and pressure-free climate. Live a life that YOU choose and be your own boss. I’ll end with the final words from Steve’s speech and with something that you should constantly repeat to yourself. Make it your mantra: Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish.
At the end of the semester, we need to think a unique business idea to be able for us to comply the needed requirement for the subject. Some of the business ideas are somewhat like other business ideas that can be read and search on the internet. But of course, my ideas may have similarities but I might say that it is better than other ideas. Gaining wisdom within one of your passions can become a 24/7/365 adventure. Look at some things on your list to see if combining them would make someone's life more convenient. There will be challenges, but your dreams are a promise that your efforts can help create. That is why passion to pursue this business idea is so important because it can provide the determination to keep going during difficult times. Look at your own skills and experiences. I am also concern on how that business idea would work and be successful in the coming future. Don't ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one and so is the business. I also look forward the risk in making his business idea when it will be implemented. It makes me curious on how this business idea would help me as a student in the field of my expertise. Different ideas came out into my mind after I red the forum. I am thinking of so many ideas that can be unique than any other business ideas. You have to KISS it – keep it short and simple. A meaningful and compelling catch phrase is something that is brief and quick assurance that the quality of work you provide is the best in the market. A brief and concise message is what you are aiming for because you would want to convey your message right away and use your sense of humor to drive your point. We also need to be creative. Thinking out of the box can go a long way in getting you remembered by your target clients.
As an Information Technology student, I can see my self as a successful and famous technopreneur in the near future. Being a well-known Tecnopreneur is one of my ambitions in life as an Information Technology student and be the next Bill Gates. But for now, as study first to have a good grade and hopefully graduate in my chosen course and later find a good job
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