I was thinking about the beginning of CEO this year, and I remember Le had us write down some things that made us mad. A lot of people said how their student council at school is awful because no one cares about other people's opinions and is always interrupting each other. It's so nice to be in a group of people that you know everyone is listening to your ideas and opinions, that doesn't mean they like them but at least we give each other the respect. One thing that really bothers me at the moment is the say:do ratio. I think most people in our class have a pretty good ratio. But it really is upsetting to see some people don't do what they say they can. Which makes me think, 'okay, now if I want these people's trust, I have to do what I say I'm going to do.' It's really a cool thing because I've never thought about things like that before. It applies to so many things in my everyday life. For example, I don't want teachers on my bad side, so I turn in assignments on time. Or if my mom asks me to do something, I'll do it

01/21/2018

Lately I’ve been trying this thing where I look on the bright side of things. You wouldn’t believe how easy it is. For example, earlier my mom and I were arguing about something, then I just thought that I’m lucky that I have a mom that loves me. I could look at everything that I don’t have, but where is that going to get me? No where. And it makes me upset in the process. OR I can just look at things I do have. It makes me feel a lot better. It so easy. I can just be happy all the time. I heard a good quote : some people see the glass half full, and some people see the glass half empty, but no one is trying to fill the glass up higher.

12/17/2017

Editor's note: Hannah's journal sure brought a smile to my face; especially when I watched the youtube video! Join the CEO students on October 30 and/or 31 when they each pitch their idea for the class business. 

Yesterday I was watching shark tank and I found my self asking questions that I never even thought about before. I usually just watch it to see all the products. But this time is was watching how the entrepreneurs give their business pitch. They usually give a great pitch but when they have to answer questions they are less prepared. Often times they look overwhelmed. Could you imagine standing in front of 5 incredibly wealthy and intelligent business owners to give your pitch. Oh wait we’re going to have to do that. I just hope I don’t do this: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fcRuxfKH7zI . I noticed another man who talked about the reason behind his business. It was very personal to him, which made it personal to the sharks. “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it.” If more people started with the why, I bet they’d get more offers. I also am seeing how the business people think. When they invest in a product, they see growth potential in that industry. They see who the consumer is, and they see it as cost efficient where they can make a profit. 

It’s just so strange to think of something in a way you never had before. I like how CEO is changing the way that I think and making me a smarter consumer. 

10/15/2017