Life post-grad has been nothing but a series of questions, dazed looks and a wave of confusion, day in and day out. I change my mind at least twenty times a day about my career. I am like a frog, jumping from one idea to the next. I am ambitious and passionate...but that isn't enough. The only thing that makes sense to me thus far is entrepreneurship. At my internship today, I was researching about social entrepreneurs under the age of 24. I was very impressed at some of these young teens who have extraordinary ideas and strong follow through. One girl, Eden Full, 19, has created a solar panel that channels solar energy to electricity. She has carried out her project in Kenya, powering a town! It is incredible! Another girl, Laura Deming who is just 17 is working on extending the human lifespan to 200 years old using biotechnology. RIDICULOUS!! They are so talented and inspiring. I left my internship very satiated in inspiration and eager to change the world in my own way. It seems like every great idea has already been put to action. I remember my very first business, Toorific tote bags, was a huge hit! I came up with the 3-in-1 tote bag when I was 16! Now that smaller zip tote bag is everywhere in stores--from bloomingdale's to Whole Foods...that could have been my brand! I was too young and inexperienced to really put anything into action. But now, I am old enough to seek resources, create a business plan and start a business!
I try to convince myself out of it--I weigh all my options...but nothing seems to settle right with me. I may not know what my business will be or how it will look like...but I know that entrepreneurship is something I want to pursue right now. I'm constantly thinking of the "next big thing". And yes, this is an extremely difficult time for me right now because I have never felt so lost and unsure of myself, but my new motto is: go big or go home. I'm young and I have a supportive family. It feels like now or never. Let me take this risk and believe in myself. Entrepreneurship is not easy, but it sure is exciting...and I'm ready for the ride.
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