Week 4 Reading Reflection

The most surprising part of the reading to me was the amount of things that go into a creative environment because there were things that seem so minuscule but make a large difference in how successful the environment will be. One thing that was confusing to me was how the author says that it's possible to be creative in any place any time, but then emphasizes later one specific place a person can be creative. One question I would ask the author is if he believes kids are pushed away from being creative with our current education system. I would also ask him is why he thinks that corporate entrepreneurship is so good at solving very difficult issues. I didn't really disagree with anything that the author wrote this week.

Top 5 World Problems

Problems

1. Increasing tension between Western World and radical Islam
2. Growth of the global population
3. Amount of available drinking water
4. Finding more efficient fuel sources
5. Racism

I believe the growing tensions between the western world and radical Islam is the most serious issue because of the unknown possibilities for where and when terrorist acts can take place. Theses acts pray on innocent civilians and bring tragedy to whole nations, but if they develop certain technologies can lead to the destruction of much more than the destruction that took place on 9/11.

Solutions

1. Develop filtration systems that can allow people to drink water that would be contaminated otherwise
2. Reduce the amount of fossil fuel use and acknowledging global warming as an actual issue
3. Send satellites to hover over Africa and give the governments of Africa some responsibility over them so they feel like they can have some control.
4. We isolate ourselves slightly and let other countries be the world's police while we figure out our own issues.
5. Incentivize automobile makers to work more on their production of cars that use alternative fuel sources.

I think developing cheap and practical filtration systems would be the easiest solution to implement because there have already been strides made in this area, but the distribution and effectiveness hasn't been ideal. If we could further the development of these filtration systems needed to provide enough water to those that need it, we will have a much better world. 

Identifying Local Opportunities

DISH, WINK remain at odds
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A82F30ACCD5C40?p=AWNB

The local CBS affiliate for Southwest Florida is in a contract dispute with the television provider, DISH. The people at WINK don't think DISH is offering enough money to allow WINK to broadcast over their service, because they are offering less than all other providers. This has resulted in a blackout of the channel to DISH customers in the area since January 8th. 

The problem in this article is that customers of DISH can't view their normal CBS programs because of the contract dispute. The customers are the ones that are losing the most because they are paying for the TV service but if they can't watch CBS shows. This could also lead to the customers finding a new provider and thus losing DISH money, therefore they are also affected by this contract dispute.

Does law require directors be full-time residents?
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A92EDF52A97F10?p=AWNB

In this article there are several issues that people are asking about to a group of lawyers from a local firm. They are asking certain questions that pertain to the Florida community association laws. The answers to these questions are addressed but the article itself provides a perspective of how things can worry residents or bother them. 

The biggest problem which I believe to be the one in the title is whether or not the head of a community association has to be a full-time resident, which is a large issue because in Southwest Florida most condominium complexes are primarily comprised of snowbirds. This issue is felt by the residents of the communities because they need to know who to vote for to be their voice and leader for the community association. 

Naples candidates differ over commercial flights at airport
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A8DD9E2F4F9A50?p=AWNB

The small local airport in Naples has signed a deal with a commercial airline that will service a twice a week flight to Newark, New Jersey. This has caused some uproar because many don't feel that it's necessary, leading the issue to be a hot topic of debate for the mayoral and city counsel candidates. 

The issue here is that many people don't believe the airport was transparent when making this deal and question whether the residents truly wanted this to happen. There is also the issue of noise that will come from the planes as they come and go. These issues directly affect the residents of Naples because they are the ones that will deal with the noise as well as the mayoral candidates because whether they address this question correctly may cost them the election. 

Measure to override fracking bans advances
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A88712B1F41218?p=AWNB

A bill that would override any local ordinances against fracking was passed to appear at the Florida Senate floor. It will allow drilling companies the opportunity to establish themselves while the local governments file a complaint as to why they don't want drilling to occur. 

The issue at hand with this bill passing is that fracking will become harder to fight. There are severe concerns among local governments as to the environmental issues that can come with fracking. The fracking will affect residents of the areas that are being drilled because they will constantly see the rigs, and they may also have to deal with any environmental issues that occur. 

Proposed high-rise condos draw more criticism from Lee residents
http://infoweb.newsbank.com/resources/doc/nb/news/15A82F3154373390?p=AWNB

There is a proposal for high-rise condos to be built along a golf course in Bonita Springs. The residents of this area don't believe that it would be smart to build these condos and have voiced their concerns. The proposal still has to go through several more city reviews and the residents' concerns will be factored in to the final decision. 

The issue here is that residents believe there will be too much traffic on a two lane road both during and after the construction takes place. They are the ones that will be inconvenienced by this because they are the ones that will be driving the road. 

World's Biggest Problems

1. Homelessness--- Many states in the US saw an increase in homelessness in 2015. Although we're one of the richest nations, we have an insanely high homeless population. 

Possible Solution--- Take of the defense budget and help these people get back on their feet.

2. Tension rising between the western world and radical Islam.--- Radical Islamic groups have become more aggressive and hostile toward the western world as a whole. Islam is a very individualistic religion so some people will follow what others say because they are looking for someone to follow. 

Possible Solution--- Muslims need to find a leader that can help guide them as a figurehead, such as how catholicism has the pope. 

3. More efficient fuel sources.--- We will eventually run out of oil, or destroy the planet first. There have been strides with the automobile industry but we need a larger change. 

Possible Solution--- Incentivize automobile makers to work more on their production of cars that use alternative fuel sources.

4. The unrest between Russia and the United States.--- With the heavy sanctions that the US implemented on Russia and other nations following suit, tensions have definitely increased with Russia. Although we haven't fully acknowledged the threat of unrest with Russia, a surge of aggression could happen due to desperation which could lead to WW3. 

Possible Solution--- We isolate ourselves slightly and let other countries be the world's police while we figure out our own issues. 

5. Global Warming---- 2015 was the hottest year ever recorded by scientists. We need to acknowledge the issue of carbon pollution so we can try to slow down this process of global warming that has the potential to wipe out communities.

Possible Solution--- Reduce the use of fossil fuels and actually acknowledge this issue so we can prepare to solve the problem. 

6. Growth of the global population.--- We don't have enough resources to successfully support this amount of people on the planet. We also need to find enough space to put these people which causes another issue because we are losing farmland throughout the globe. 

Possible Solution--- Educate the youth more effectively and possibly limit the amount of children people can have. 

7. The amount of available drinking water.---- With the global population increasing and the overcrowding of cities in poor countries, fresh drinking has become an issue for many societies. 

Possible Solution--- Develop filtration systems that can allow people to drink water that would be contaminated otherwise. 

8.Obesity--- The average weight of people has increased which causes health problems and other diseases such as heart failure and Type II Diabetes.

Possible solution--- Lower the prices of healthy food alternatives and make exercise mandatory for children so it becomes a habit for them for the rest of their lives. 

9. Internet issues in Africa.--- This limits the amount of advances nations in Africa can make because they can't educate their children and young people about global issues or technology itself. It's important that they obtain this technology to advance their societies and develop as a continent as a whole. 

Possible Solution--- Send satellites to hover over Africa and give the governments of Africa some responsibility over them so they feel like they can have some control. 

10. Racism--- This is a huge issue that occurs across the globe. With the increase in social media however, everyone is exposed to racism within an instant no matter where it happens which has led to insane racial tension across the globe. 

Possible Solution--- There will always be some sort of racism because people are different looking and that's a way to insult someone if a person is jealous of them or mad with another person, but I think there needs to be initiatives led by the leaders of our societies that will lead to an education of the youth to help raise awareness among our young people. 

Bug List

1. I hate when people are cocky and arrogant about themselves at the same time. Why does this happen? I think it's because some people have never heard the word "no" and have always been told how great they are that they have no drive to respect other people.

2. I hate the UF WIFI on Sunday nights. Why is bad? Everyone's having fun over the weekend that we all procrastinate and eat all the bandwidth doing our homework.

3. When people think they know everything about a sport and try to correct you on everything. Why does this happen? Sports are a big deal to many of us and you can earn respect or impress people with their knowledge.

4. Bad drivers. Why are they around? Some people think they rule the road, are invincible, or they just aren't as skilled at driving as the average person.

5. People that talk about how much they party. Why does this happen? A lot of people don't have anything else to talk about and think they'll impress others with their party habits.

6. When people park a scooter in a regular car spot. Why does this happen? It might be a more convenient spot or the only spot they could find.

7. When people play their music out loud in public. Why does this happen? They may have forgotten their headphones, the headphones could have recently broke, or they could just want to let everyone know what they're listening to.

8. When any fast food place doesn't give you everything you order in the drive thru. Why does this happen? They could be in a hurry and forget, or they make some sort of other honest mistake and don't double check.

9. When babies scream the whole plane ride. Why does this happen? There's nothing that can stop this from happening but it's awful.

10. When I'm working at a desk and it's cluttered. Why does this happen? Sometimes I, or others, might get lazy and not put stuff away so the desk is full of stuff.

11. When teachers throw a surprise topic on an exam. Why does this happen? They just want to make sure you're doing more than just the bare minimum.

12. Losing in a heated game of FIFA or 2K. Why does this happen? I either messed up somewhere or the other person is just better than me.

13. When mechanics try to tell you something's wrong with car but it's really not. Why does this happen? They want to make some more money.

14. When the McDonald's ice cream machine isn't working. Why does this happen? Some catastrophic event comes thru that miraculously wipes out the machine and the employees don't know how to fix it even though it happens all the time.

15. When the radio plays the same songs all the time. Why does this happen? Everyone falls in love with a certain song so radio stations try to get their listener numbers up.

16. When people eat food in my car. Why does this happen? They probably eat in their cars so they don't think it's wrong.

17. The ads that come up on soundcloud. Why does this happen? It's free so they have to get revenue somehow.

18. When people go to the gym just to take selfies or talk. Why does this happen? Maybe they have low self esteem so they have to show off to feel good about themselves.

19. When people play basketball on court 1 at Southwest but they're really bad. Why does this happen? They probably don't know the difference between the courts or they think they're better than they actually are.

20. When my socks are wet. Why does this happen? A lot of different things could happen but it is not a fun experience.


This was a very difficult thing to come up with on my own. I had to ask people about what I complain about because I got stuck in the middle a little bit but then I got rolling again. I also try to stay positive about people and their intentions so I don't like thinking badly of people. I really had to get in a certain mindset so I could think of the "bugs."  

My Entrepreneurship Story

I was exposed to entrepreneurship at a fairly young age when my dad decided to open up his own firm as a mortgage broker. I was able to see all the details that went on throughout the process, which included finding an office space, employees, and buying all the things essential to run a business. My dad was very successful with his business for several years until the market crashed, so I am very well aware of the dangers that come along with starting your own business. 

I took this class because I'm considering taking on a minor in entrepreneurship, and I also think it's an important class to expose yourself to and ultimately think in a entrepreneurial spirit. 

Introduction

Hey everyone! My name is Dylan Sowers and I'm a second year finance major from Naples, FL. I would eventually like to be a financial advisor or work for a professional sports franchise. I love basketball and pretty much anything that involves sports in general.

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