I was pondering about a trip and the preparations for this. There are so many things that need to get ready before, some people try to be spontaneous and not pack the necessities and think that they will buy it when they get to their destination, or just show up at the airport and buy a last-minute ticket. Their trip can be expensive and not very pleasant. Every trip has been planned and requires time. This week the readings were very refreshing and informative. Honesty and Business Ethics. Businesses need preparation and time to organize details just as the trip I mentioned before, that in the long run will bring us benefits to enjoy the ride that any new adventure such as starting a new company. This will take some cost but not high cost if we plan. Frank Levinson taught me that someone loyal to you is better than someone with titles and many accreditations if, in the end, the loyal person will do a better job at the end. Also, the way he explains how to start up a business is explained very simply and I really liked how he put it “The point is, it doesn’t matter how you look, what matters is what you do. So, focus on that”. I will apply this as it doesn’t matter the looks of my office or furniture if the work I do is of great quality. This part is where the business ethic comes to play, Frank Levinson points out the best investment is from your clients and surround yourself with good people. Ken Zolot, gave a clear and beautiful definition of an entrepreneur “entrepreneur is someone who's willing to charge headfirst into a situation totally unprepared, unarmed, inexperienced, and yet still make the best of it”. Jim Ritchie gave a formula of happiness in 5 steps: 1. Get up early. 2. Work Hard. 3. Get your education. 4. Find Oil, 5. Make your mark. Sister Sheri L. Dew said that integrity is a virtue that will ultimately make you or break you. Integrity is mostly referred to as honesty. I can’t see a business thriving without honesty and great principles in their founders and people that will work there. No, because we know these steps mean that this will be easy but means that we have a great foundation.

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