Beyond

“Don’t you quit. You keep walking. There is help and happiness ahead.”     – Elder Jeffrey R. Holland I was deeply moved by the powerful messages shared through videos and readings. As someone balancing work, school, and personal growth, these lessons felt personal—like they were meant for me right now. Carrying On, Even When It’s Hard Elder Holland’s story “Good Things to Come” touched my heart. The young father in the story reminded me of myself doing all he can with limited resources, holding on to hope and walking back and forth just to keep going. That message, “Some blessings come soon. Some come late. But they come,” reminds me that it’s okay if my progress is slow. As long as I keep trying, I am moving forward. Faith + Effort = Progress The video “You Can Do Anything” inspired me with the story of Nephi, who was faithful even when others doubted him. I often feel unsure about my ability to succeed in business or school, especially with so many responsibilities. But thi...

Have you ever felt pulled in so many directions—working full-time, managing reports, helping your boss, studying at night, dreaming about building something meaningful—that you wonder if it all makes sense? That’s how I’ve been feeling recently. But this week, something changed. I studied the 7 Habits again, and Habit 2: “Begin with the End in Mind” spoke deeply to my heart. This habit reminded me of my future vision: To build a Coffee Library , where people come to learn and relax. To open a Learning Center offering short training from real experts. To support people by giving free clean water and knowledge. Sometimes, I get caught in the daily pressure of deadlines and feel lost in busyness. But this habit helped me pause and ask: “Is this ladder leaning on the right wall?” It means I need to live each day with purpose—not just doing what’s urgent, but what’s truly important. What I Learned From the videos and readings this week, especially the words from Jim Ritchie and Stephe...

“7 Habits of Highly Effective People” was one of the most meaningful and life-changing topics for me so far in this course. As someone who is working full time in banking, studying in university, and dreaming of running a small business in the future, I often feel pulled in many directions. But these habits helped me slow down and reflect on what kind of person I truly want to become. Among the seven habits, the one that touched me the most was Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind. It reminded me to pause and ask myself, “What is the purpose of all this effort? Where am I going?” I don’t want to just be busy. I want to be intentional. I want to build a meaningful life that connects my career, my learning, and my values. I dream one day to open a community learning center that offers short-skill courses and a small coffee library where people can relax, read, learn, and even get free drinking water. This habit taught me to start building that dream now—not just in my mind, but step by st...