Jonathan Fine Biographical Story
Fri, 01/13/2012 - 9:37pm — jonaseel
An entrepreneur is someone who goes beyond the textbook definition of “businessman.” He or she has the discipline and drive to turn dreams into reality. Deciding on which dream to follow is a challenge within itself. From a very young age I've always kept in depth records of ideas. Time and time again, I would read somewhere that someone else had followed through with a variant of my idea. I've learned that there is no better time to get off the sidelines than college. As we grow older our lives will become further complex and filled with responsibility. Time will become even more scarce. This is the perfect time to pursue an idea. It doesn't matter if it fails, for the experience is invaluable and will put way ahead of your peers. I'm using this thinking to develop a stronger sense of urgency to just do it (whatever it is).
I've been immersed in the entrepreneurial pillars of hustle and drive form a very young age. My Grandfather came to this country with not a scratch of English or a dime in his pocket, and despite every conceivable obstacle, built a life for his family through a string of business ventures. I watched my Mom build a hugely successful business from the ground up while single handedly playing the role of Mother and Father for her children. I can go on with more stories, but the motif of building something from nothing has become ingrained in me. In turn I've become motivated by fears of ending up in the rat race; falling victim to circumstance; and losing control of my destiny. Success for me will be measured by the contribution and change I make on society. I want money to be a result of my success not a reason for it.
I think this class is going to be a great experience that will leave us with practical lessons that go far beyond the classroom. I'm excited to surround myself with like minded entrepreneurial people and build a strong team.
I've been immersed in the entrepreneurial pillars of hustle and drive form a very young age. My Grandfather came to this country with not a scratch of English or a dime in his pocket, and despite every conceivable obstacle, built a life for his family through a string of business ventures. I watched my Mom build a hugely successful business from the ground up while single handedly playing the role of Mother and Father for her children. I can go on with more stories, but the motif of building something from nothing has become ingrained in me. In turn I've become motivated by fears of ending up in the rat race; falling victim to circumstance; and losing control of my destiny. Success for me will be measured by the contribution and change I make on society. I want money to be a result of my success not a reason for it.
I think this class is going to be a great experience that will leave us with practical lessons that go far beyond the classroom. I'm excited to surround myself with like minded entrepreneurial people and build a strong team.
