Gratification Day
I’ve figured out how to satisfy my desire of wanting to build something towards my business idea. I borrowed an iPad and downloaded Blueprint UI Design App and am having a blast bringing my idea to life. All of my creative juices are flowing and it’s an exciting and rewarding feeling to see my creation in front of me. I can almost see the ball rolling now. The Blueprint app requires a bit of a learning curve and I admit that I was briefly overwhelmed but once I put myself at square one and reviewed the online tutorials everything started coming together. Clearly I’m exposing my nerdy side... Who knew a model would get so geeked out about technology?! (I admit I got the same way about building my professional website www.Brittany-Mitchell.com... I guess I still have a few surprises up my sleeve). Anyway, I’ve been working on this App mockup for quite a few hours and all I can think is how badly I want to actually be using it right now and in my everyday life. It’s a great feeling and obviously one that I hope many potential users will experience in the future. In addition to all the creating, I've been continuing to read everything business related - mostly from my favorite entrepreneur websites Forbes.com, Inc.com, Under30CEO.com and Crains ChicagoBusiness.com and it always makes me feel so inspired. There's just something about the word Entrepreneur that gets me excited, as though it's an adventure into the unknown or a special club of elite minds that I'm itching to be a part of. It’s probably because of the hype surrounding the entrepreneurs that ultimately succeed and isn’t that what we all want? To be successful. It reiterates that feeling of wanting more... More results, more direction. I told myself I’d figure everything out and I literally want to hurl myself forward but am unsure in what direction. So, since I don’t have a business degree to help me out, I’ve sought out other resources. I’ve set up an appointment for free business counseling next week. Hopefully I’ll get help in piecing together my ideas and start ironing out my business plan. I’m assuming this will be the first of many meetings and I’m interested in all the help I can get!