I loved reading, "A Message to Garcia" from the Acton Foundation. I will definitely refer back to this as I engage in leading my own business and hiring my employees. I liked some of the advice they offered like making employment conditional, making sure to only keep those who have proven their worth. They said, "Underachievers may change over time, but only if they make the decision to change themselves. Your assignment is to get the job done, not run a counseling service for underachievers". I thought this was insightful, having been on the hiring, and being hired end of an employment situation. There were times when I have had to continually coach, cheer-lead, and at times drag an employee through their own daily tasks. I am also sure that there have been instances that I have been under-qualified and unassertive enough to be that employee as well. In both instances, time, energy, and moral were lost. This need not happen to any company who is able to put more thought and quality into hiring new human resources.
     I also loved the advice to, "Find a “deep burning need” you care about. Your lifelong mission will be more fulfilling if it serves the needs of others. Look for opportunities or injustices that speak to your heart. Find where your gifts, tasks you enjoy and a “deep burning need” intersect and you will have found your calling." This has been the biggest idea I have been pondering this semester. There are many ways to make money, but I want to find the right one for me.