1. Surprise: One thing that surprised me was how Corning was focusing on basic research, an aspect that many companies had given up on because of the lack of substance it most often produced.
2. Confusing: I was sort of confused about the Innovation Landscape Map in the article. Is this map specified towards a certain type or types of industries? Where would something that is related to the food industry go on there? It seems to favor the more technological businesses.
3. Questions: One question I have would be, how does an existing company that is struggling in its innovative output better organize itself to create innovative products or services? Second, I know you said that R&D and basic research are key parts of any company when it comes to innovation, but how would you distribute the responsibilities of conducting innovative research/thinking throughout your business? Which departments would be responsible for what? or would it all just be up to the R&D team.
4. Wrong: I didn't necessarily find anything that I thought was wrong, but I did find something that kind of bugged me a bit. When you were discussing the Innovation Landscape Map, you only brought up two factors that were to be considered, the degree in the change in technology and the the degree to which it involves a change in the business model. I feel that there are far more factors to consider when innovating.
Sunday, March 27, 2016
The Amazon Whisperer
Service: Comfort Food Inc.
Current Revenue Drivers:
1. Food (made with locally grown ingredients)
2. Drinks (i.e. iced tea, lemonade) 100% natural
Prospective Revenue Drivers:
I have several ideas that I would like to add down the line
1. Incorporating a little market area where local farmers can sell their products
2. Adding the sale of health and fitness diet items (i.e. protein powders/bars, all natural snacks, etc.)
3. Healthy dessert options, smoothies and shakes
Enhancing my Service:
Giving customers a place where they can eat healthy food is good, but also providing a place where they can buy the ingredients to make their own healthy food is an opportunity that I believe many people will appreciate. There are no other restaurants (at least that I know of) that do anything even remotely like this for their customers.
Once the business grows enough, I can begin incorporating the sale of protein powder mixes and protein bars, including our own brand of all natural options. Also, we can sell all natural snacks, such as trail mix, assorted nuts, etc.
I know that healthy dessert options sounds like a fairy tale, but they do exist. For example, it is possible to make a chocolate ice cream substitute, which has no chocolate, but instead is made with crushed ice, avocado, vanilla extract, and some other healthy ingredients. I know that that sounds crazy, but it actually does taste like chocolate ice cream, minus everything that makes ice cream bad for you. Also, we could make smoothies and shakes that can serve as meal replacements, for those people who are looking to do a cleanse. Don't worry, we got you.
My Amazon Search:
I scoured through quite a few all-natural protein powders on amazon, and for the most part, everyone is pretty satisfied. Most of the less enthusiastic reviews were regarding the taste, but unfortunately that is what you get when you purchase something that's not made with artificial sweeteners. Other negative reviews were accusing some of these products of having heavy metals in them. This caught my attention, until I realized that if it is all natural then yes there are going to be a few metals in there because plants naturally have some of these metals in them, just as tuna has a high amount of mercury in it. So in the end, I didn't find anything to improve upon, at least not yet anyways. There is always something that can be improved, I just need to find it.
Why this would be beneficial to add to my company:
If you have been to the gym (especially here at UF), then you have probably seen the guys and girls in there who are looking to bulk up or tone out. The consumption of protein (whey, soy, etc.) greatly helps with this process. Therefore, selling this product in my restaurant will appeal to a huge market here in Gainesville.
Current Revenue Drivers:
1. Food (made with locally grown ingredients)
2. Drinks (i.e. iced tea, lemonade) 100% natural
Prospective Revenue Drivers:
I have several ideas that I would like to add down the line
1. Incorporating a little market area where local farmers can sell their products
2. Adding the sale of health and fitness diet items (i.e. protein powders/bars, all natural snacks, etc.)
3. Healthy dessert options, smoothies and shakes
Enhancing my Service:
Giving customers a place where they can eat healthy food is good, but also providing a place where they can buy the ingredients to make their own healthy food is an opportunity that I believe many people will appreciate. There are no other restaurants (at least that I know of) that do anything even remotely like this for their customers.
Once the business grows enough, I can begin incorporating the sale of protein powder mixes and protein bars, including our own brand of all natural options. Also, we can sell all natural snacks, such as trail mix, assorted nuts, etc.
I know that healthy dessert options sounds like a fairy tale, but they do exist. For example, it is possible to make a chocolate ice cream substitute, which has no chocolate, but instead is made with crushed ice, avocado, vanilla extract, and some other healthy ingredients. I know that that sounds crazy, but it actually does taste like chocolate ice cream, minus everything that makes ice cream bad for you. Also, we could make smoothies and shakes that can serve as meal replacements, for those people who are looking to do a cleanse. Don't worry, we got you.
My Amazon Search:
I scoured through quite a few all-natural protein powders on amazon, and for the most part, everyone is pretty satisfied. Most of the less enthusiastic reviews were regarding the taste, but unfortunately that is what you get when you purchase something that's not made with artificial sweeteners. Other negative reviews were accusing some of these products of having heavy metals in them. This caught my attention, until I realized that if it is all natural then yes there are going to be a few metals in there because plants naturally have some of these metals in them, just as tuna has a high amount of mercury in it. So in the end, I didn't find anything to improve upon, at least not yet anyways. There is always something that can be improved, I just need to find it.
Why this would be beneficial to add to my company:
If you have been to the gym (especially here at UF), then you have probably seen the guys and girls in there who are looking to bulk up or tone out. The consumption of protein (whey, soy, etc.) greatly helps with this process. Therefore, selling this product in my restaurant will appeal to a huge market here in Gainesville.
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
My Unfair Advantage
My unfair advantage in my venture: Comfort Food Inc.
Human Capital:
1. Determination
2. Ability to develop connections with people (very useful for finding experts in my field)
3. Knowledge of a healthy diet/lifestyle (to incorporate into our menu items)
Social Capital:
1. My mother (I know, don't judge. I'll explain)
Financial Capital:
1. I've got nothing
Capabilities:
1. Expand to several restaurant locations around Florida, and even possibly going out of state
2. Adding in the sale of other healthy products (ie. protein mix/bars, all natural snacks, smoothies and shakes, teas and coffee, etc.)
3. Using 100% locally grown produce, meat, and dairy in our food
4. Involvement in community
VRIN responses...
Human Capital: I have a strong determination to make this business idea a reality. Sure determination is something that others can have, but not everyone has the drive to push through when times get tough. I am also becoming better in developing connections with other professionals--somewhat because of this class-- which is invaluable when it comes to starting up a business. This skill isn't rare, many people can learn to do this, but there is no substitute for connecting with other experts. My knowledge of a healthy lifestyle and diet is still growing. I'm learning new things about this topic all the time, but this skill is something that anyone can pick up just by doing some research. This skill is valuable and non-substitutable in a business like this, but with the change in views of diet and living, more and more people understand healthy living already.
Social Capital: If there is one person on this planet that understands healthy living, it is my mother. This woman is like the health guru, she has an infinitely bigger knowledge of a well-balanced diet than I do, and she is constantly teaching herself ways to improve it. She is a massage therapist, so she is really into keeping the body "happy". Right now, she is all I've got as far as expertise goes, but she is more than enough to help get me started. She is valuable, and her level of understanding of this topic is pretty dang rare. But as far as substitution goes, there is always someone out there that knows more than you, and in order to grow and become a renowned business, I am going to have to find that person (if that person even exists...)
Financial Capital: Like I said, I've got nothing. I'm going to have to rely on other sources such as crowdfunding/B2B funding, such as Kickstarter. Also, I see a surmountable amounts of loans in my future. I don't even know how to do a VRIN for something I don't even have yet.
Capabilities: Okay, this is where the separation from other companies really comes into play. For one thing, if we can become a place that serves food that is strictly made with 100% locally grown ingredients, then that alone sets us apart from any other eating establishment out there. Once we grow in popularity, we can expand to other places in Florida (most likely other college towns like Orlando, Tampa, and Tallahassee). We can even begin our own product line of all natural snacks/food, protein mix, shakes and smoothies, teas and coffee, etc. With that Comfort Food Inc. can begin to spread to other, farther locations that we may not be fully established in yet. Finally, I want this business to be heavily involved in the community. We are already stimulating the local economy by buying from local farms, thus making the community more self-efficient, so why not go further, right? Comfort Food Inc. will do its best to support local non-profits, such as UF Hopping 4 A Cure (check them out on Facebook), as well as host community events. One idea for an event would be to host a farmers' market in one of our stores or something along those lines.
Top Resource: My top resource would have to be our promise of being 100% locally grown. This is one aspect of the company that is extremely difficult to copy because it takes a ton of commitment to stick to a goal such as this. This is what will set us apart from other restaurants, and this will be the company's primary marketing angle.
Human Capital:
1. Determination
2. Ability to develop connections with people (very useful for finding experts in my field)
3. Knowledge of a healthy diet/lifestyle (to incorporate into our menu items)
Social Capital:
1. My mother (I know, don't judge. I'll explain)
Financial Capital:
1. I've got nothing
Capabilities:
1. Expand to several restaurant locations around Florida, and even possibly going out of state
2. Adding in the sale of other healthy products (ie. protein mix/bars, all natural snacks, smoothies and shakes, teas and coffee, etc.)
3. Using 100% locally grown produce, meat, and dairy in our food
4. Involvement in community
VRIN responses...
Human Capital: I have a strong determination to make this business idea a reality. Sure determination is something that others can have, but not everyone has the drive to push through when times get tough. I am also becoming better in developing connections with other professionals--somewhat because of this class-- which is invaluable when it comes to starting up a business. This skill isn't rare, many people can learn to do this, but there is no substitute for connecting with other experts. My knowledge of a healthy lifestyle and diet is still growing. I'm learning new things about this topic all the time, but this skill is something that anyone can pick up just by doing some research. This skill is valuable and non-substitutable in a business like this, but with the change in views of diet and living, more and more people understand healthy living already.
Social Capital: If there is one person on this planet that understands healthy living, it is my mother. This woman is like the health guru, she has an infinitely bigger knowledge of a well-balanced diet than I do, and she is constantly teaching herself ways to improve it. She is a massage therapist, so she is really into keeping the body "happy". Right now, she is all I've got as far as expertise goes, but she is more than enough to help get me started. She is valuable, and her level of understanding of this topic is pretty dang rare. But as far as substitution goes, there is always someone out there that knows more than you, and in order to grow and become a renowned business, I am going to have to find that person (if that person even exists...)
Financial Capital: Like I said, I've got nothing. I'm going to have to rely on other sources such as crowdfunding/B2B funding, such as Kickstarter. Also, I see a surmountable amounts of loans in my future. I don't even know how to do a VRIN for something I don't even have yet.
Capabilities: Okay, this is where the separation from other companies really comes into play. For one thing, if we can become a place that serves food that is strictly made with 100% locally grown ingredients, then that alone sets us apart from any other eating establishment out there. Once we grow in popularity, we can expand to other places in Florida (most likely other college towns like Orlando, Tampa, and Tallahassee). We can even begin our own product line of all natural snacks/food, protein mix, shakes and smoothies, teas and coffee, etc. With that Comfort Food Inc. can begin to spread to other, farther locations that we may not be fully established in yet. Finally, I want this business to be heavily involved in the community. We are already stimulating the local economy by buying from local farms, thus making the community more self-efficient, so why not go further, right? Comfort Food Inc. will do its best to support local non-profits, such as UF Hopping 4 A Cure (check them out on Facebook), as well as host community events. One idea for an event would be to host a farmers' market in one of our stores or something along those lines.
Top Resource: My top resource would have to be our promise of being 100% locally grown. This is one aspect of the company that is extremely difficult to copy because it takes a ton of commitment to stick to a goal such as this. This is what will set us apart from other restaurants, and this will be the company's primary marketing angle.
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Week 10 Reading Reflection
1. What was the biggest surprise for you in the reading? In other words,
what did you read that stood out the most as different from your
expectations?
Strangely enough, I didn't find any of this information in this chapter surprising. This is probably due to the fact that I had just taken financial accounting and this chapter was pretty much just about financial accounting. So yeah, no surprises for me this time. I guess the only thing that was weird was that there were some differently worded terms that threw me off for a sec.
2. Identify at least one part of the reading that was confusing to you.
One thing that I found confusing was the linear regression portion of finding the operating budget. This confused me just because math. But I got it down after studying it a bit.
3. If you were able to ask two questions to the author, what would you ask? Why?
My first question would be, if a business has accounts receivable that are not being paid and they are decided to be noncollectable, what are the consequences/repercussions of not paying these accounts off within the allotted time period? If all that happens is that the accounts just get written off, what is to keep people from purchasing on account and then not paying?
My second question how a company determines how much common stock and how much preferred stock it can give out? I know that common stock is more abundant than preferred stock, but what determines how much of each is put out for investors to buy in?
4. Was there anything you think the author was wrong about? Where do you disagree with what she or he said? How?
Once more, I do not disagree with anything the author wrote, nor did I find anything that I thought was a mistake. This topic of finances is a pretty fact-based one, and it is very hard to get something that is this universal wrong or input any wrong information. This author is a professional and is most likely not going to make any mistakes in a topic such as this.
Strangely enough, I didn't find any of this information in this chapter surprising. This is probably due to the fact that I had just taken financial accounting and this chapter was pretty much just about financial accounting. So yeah, no surprises for me this time. I guess the only thing that was weird was that there were some differently worded terms that threw me off for a sec.
2. Identify at least one part of the reading that was confusing to you.
One thing that I found confusing was the linear regression portion of finding the operating budget. This confused me just because math. But I got it down after studying it a bit.
3. If you were able to ask two questions to the author, what would you ask? Why?
My first question would be, if a business has accounts receivable that are not being paid and they are decided to be noncollectable, what are the consequences/repercussions of not paying these accounts off within the allotted time period? If all that happens is that the accounts just get written off, what is to keep people from purchasing on account and then not paying?
My second question how a company determines how much common stock and how much preferred stock it can give out? I know that common stock is more abundant than preferred stock, but what determines how much of each is put out for investors to buy in?
4. Was there anything you think the author was wrong about? Where do you disagree with what she or he said? How?
Once more, I do not disagree with anything the author wrote, nor did I find anything that I thought was a mistake. This topic of finances is a pretty fact-based one, and it is very hard to get something that is this universal wrong or input any wrong information. This author is a professional and is most likely not going to make any mistakes in a topic such as this.
Growing My Social Capital
I made contact with three people, one of which I already knew. First, I made contact with my trainer, Ernest Wiggins II, who started and runs an athlete training business. My second person is Joe Cirulli, who is the founder and CEO of his company Gainesville Health and Fitness (which has been listed as one of Forbes' Top 25 Small Businesses in America). My third contact is the athletic director of UF, Jeremy Foley. I should add that for this assignment, I am not using the same business idea that I have used in past assignments. This business idea is my baby, and it has been since my senior year of high school. Here it is: I want to start up and run my own athletic training business, where athletes of all ages and all skill levels can come to train and work with the best trainers, coaches, physical therapists, and sports agents that the world has to offer. My business will provide the facilities, equipment, and any resources necessary for one to become the best at their game. Until now, only professional and college athletes had access to these assets, but now this business will make all of these things accessible to any athlete who is has the dedication and the drive to push themselves past their limit.
1. Domain expert: For my domain expert, I chose my trainer, Ernest Wiggins II, mainly because his business is probably the closest I have seen so far to my idea. His business is still quite young (still an LLC.) but it is growing. I feel that the stages that his business is going through now are the same stages that mine must make as well. He also was on the U.S.A Olympic Track Team and is a professional track athlete, which is also exactly what I want to do as well. I communicated with him through text and a phone call. His advice to me was to keep pushing forward even when the road ahead is tough (cliche motivational speak), but he also told me the importance of networking and meeting people. "My company would not be where it is today if I did this all on my own." He also told me to not try to rush into making the business too big too fast. He has had this business for about five to six years, and he still doesn't have a gym or workout facility, and he only has a few employees under him. Even though he has the resources to expand his company, he avoids any unnecessary and hasty growth.
2. Market Expert: My market expert is Joe Cirulli, who I contacted through email. Joe Cirulli would make an excellent market expert because he is also doing something similar to my business idea. He already has three branches of Gainesville Health and Fitness, so he is doing quite well for himself and his company. He has extensive and profound knowledge of creating a successful business in the health and fitness industry, which, though not identical, is pretty dang similar to the industry that I would be starting up in. I have a lot I can learn from him. Unfortunately, he is out at a conference for the week, so I was not able to get much feedback from him regarding my business. However, I did develop a solid connection with him, and he has offered me a chance to meet with him once he returns, and also possibly intern with the company so I can see how a business such as this functions.
3. Supplier: Finding a supplier was extremely difficult and downright confusing to find. Who would I need as a supplier if I am providing training services? But then I remembered that once my business grows to the massive facility that I want it to become, I am going to need trainers, coaches, therapists, and sports agents, and I am going to need good ones. That is why I contacted Jeremy Foley, because from him,I can establish connections with these professionals. I can even set up an exclusive link with UF through him, allowing students studying in these fields a chance to intern with us or shadow a professional, and even offer UF students a job after they graduate. Also, through Jeremy, I could potentially gain access to some resources available on campus. For example, if I do not currently have my own facility, I may be able to train my athletes in their athletic facilities. There are a lot of opportunities that lie within this connection. I sent Jeremy an email telling him about my idea and asking if these were viable options and if this connection would be equally beneficial for both my company and Florida Athletics. He said he would have to learn and understand more about my company, but he does like the idea of the opportunities it could potentially offer UF students and athletes.
Reflection: I have to be honest, when I first saw this assignment, I dreaded life. I didn't like the idea of bothering a professional businessman or woman with my pesky little ideas. They probably had something better to do anyways, right? But I decided to man up, get my mind right, and remember why I am dong what I am doing. My first contact was Joe Cirulli, and his enthusiastic reply was both relieving and encouraging. I felt on top of the world. This proved to me that even though these people are busy running a company, they still are willing to make the time to help others who are trying to build a business of their own. Contacting Ernest Wiggins was easy since I already knew him and have a good friendship with him. When it came time to contact Jeremy Foley, I wrote my email with more confidence, now knowing that I would possibly get a response. In the end, I am extremely glad that we had this assignment, and I appreciate the fact that Pryor has consistently pushed me out of my comfort zone like this. Now, not only have I gained another point in this class, but I have gained two new, great contacts to add to my professional network! So Pryor, if you are reading this, thanks bro *cough* extra credit.
1. Domain expert: For my domain expert, I chose my trainer, Ernest Wiggins II, mainly because his business is probably the closest I have seen so far to my idea. His business is still quite young (still an LLC.) but it is growing. I feel that the stages that his business is going through now are the same stages that mine must make as well. He also was on the U.S.A Olympic Track Team and is a professional track athlete, which is also exactly what I want to do as well. I communicated with him through text and a phone call. His advice to me was to keep pushing forward even when the road ahead is tough (cliche motivational speak), but he also told me the importance of networking and meeting people. "My company would not be where it is today if I did this all on my own." He also told me to not try to rush into making the business too big too fast. He has had this business for about five to six years, and he still doesn't have a gym or workout facility, and he only has a few employees under him. Even though he has the resources to expand his company, he avoids any unnecessary and hasty growth.
2. Market Expert: My market expert is Joe Cirulli, who I contacted through email. Joe Cirulli would make an excellent market expert because he is also doing something similar to my business idea. He already has three branches of Gainesville Health and Fitness, so he is doing quite well for himself and his company. He has extensive and profound knowledge of creating a successful business in the health and fitness industry, which, though not identical, is pretty dang similar to the industry that I would be starting up in. I have a lot I can learn from him. Unfortunately, he is out at a conference for the week, so I was not able to get much feedback from him regarding my business. However, I did develop a solid connection with him, and he has offered me a chance to meet with him once he returns, and also possibly intern with the company so I can see how a business such as this functions.
3. Supplier: Finding a supplier was extremely difficult and downright confusing to find. Who would I need as a supplier if I am providing training services? But then I remembered that once my business grows to the massive facility that I want it to become, I am going to need trainers, coaches, therapists, and sports agents, and I am going to need good ones. That is why I contacted Jeremy Foley, because from him,I can establish connections with these professionals. I can even set up an exclusive link with UF through him, allowing students studying in these fields a chance to intern with us or shadow a professional, and even offer UF students a job after they graduate. Also, through Jeremy, I could potentially gain access to some resources available on campus. For example, if I do not currently have my own facility, I may be able to train my athletes in their athletic facilities. There are a lot of opportunities that lie within this connection. I sent Jeremy an email telling him about my idea and asking if these were viable options and if this connection would be equally beneficial for both my company and Florida Athletics. He said he would have to learn and understand more about my company, but he does like the idea of the opportunities it could potentially offer UF students and athletes.
Reflection: I have to be honest, when I first saw this assignment, I dreaded life. I didn't like the idea of bothering a professional businessman or woman with my pesky little ideas. They probably had something better to do anyways, right? But I decided to man up, get my mind right, and remember why I am dong what I am doing. My first contact was Joe Cirulli, and his enthusiastic reply was both relieving and encouraging. I felt on top of the world. This proved to me that even though these people are busy running a company, they still are willing to make the time to help others who are trying to build a business of their own. Contacting Ernest Wiggins was easy since I already knew him and have a good friendship with him. When it came time to contact Jeremy Foley, I wrote my email with more confidence, now knowing that I would possibly get a response. In the end, I am extremely glad that we had this assignment, and I appreciate the fact that Pryor has consistently pushed me out of my comfort zone like this. Now, not only have I gained another point in this class, but I have gained two new, great contacts to add to my professional network! So Pryor, if you are reading this, thanks bro *cough* extra credit.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Elevator Pitch No. 3
Ok so the comments I received this time around didn't really have many constructive criticisms for me to go off of. Just a few of the classic "great job" and "I really like your idea!", but there was a little somethin' somethin' for me to go off of. First, I got a little more in depth on how I'm going to work with my supply chain to make sure it is efficient and can maintain our restaurants. Second, this idea came from one of the comments I got saying how, back in high school, they were on a sports team and that is how they got their workout in. But now that they are in college, there is no one to make a workout for them. This was also a problem that I experienced when making the transition to college. What if I implemented something that could cater to this need for students to not only eat healthily but get fit? Please leave some constructive feedback that I could work with.
Here is the link to my video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op0bnxBQjNk
Thanks guys! And don't forget the constructive criticisms!
Here is the link to my video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op0bnxBQjNk
Thanks guys! And don't forget the constructive criticisms!
Sunday, March 13, 2016
You Can't Handle My Secret Sauce
The Essence of my Secret Sauce. Some characteristics that I believe I have that set me apart are:
1. Diligence/determination
2. Hard working
3. Quick learner
4. Welcomes challenges
5. Works well with others
6. Ability to analyze a situation from multiple angles
Interviews: My first interview was by Derek Donahue. He mentioned that I am diligent in what I do, and that I am a determined person. One thing he mentioned that I don't have listed is that I am knowledgeable in creating workout routines, and also good with scheduling.
My second interview was by Gustavo Valle. Gus talked about the times that we have played volleyball together, and how I am able to remain positive even when things seem near impossible. The example he used with the volleyball game was that even if we may be losing a game with the score being 20 to 5, I still stay positive and try my best to keep the rest of the team motivated.
My third interview was from Tyler Plummer. Tyler pointed out that I am a dedicated and focused person. Sorry about his profanity, but that is just him, and I don't think he should have to pretend to not be that guy when these are genuine responses (just don't watch this around your kids).
For the most part, what my interviewees said about me and what I thought about myself were pretty similar, with a few extra things on top. This helped me realize a few extra qualities about myself that I didn't really recognize before. For example, what Gus said about me being a positive person even in a negative situation.
Those are my only interviews. These three guys here are my some of my best friends, and even though I have other friends up here at UF, none of them know me on such a level as these guys do, so I couldn't find anyone else (at least in Gainesville) that could give an accurate and honest response like these guys right here can. I'm sorry if this doesn't suffice for the grade, maybe I should try to make deeper connections like this with more people, but then they wouldn't be as special right? Anyway, I hope I don't get points deducted for this. Please have mercy.
Here's the link to my videos playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Qdg_ojXbk&list=PLVH-QDhpYK1yECLcsNLdjFeXCsXQJ_zkj
1. Diligence/determination
2. Hard working
3. Quick learner
4. Welcomes challenges
5. Works well with others
6. Ability to analyze a situation from multiple angles
Interviews: My first interview was by Derek Donahue. He mentioned that I am diligent in what I do, and that I am a determined person. One thing he mentioned that I don't have listed is that I am knowledgeable in creating workout routines, and also good with scheduling.
My second interview was by Gustavo Valle. Gus talked about the times that we have played volleyball together, and how I am able to remain positive even when things seem near impossible. The example he used with the volleyball game was that even if we may be losing a game with the score being 20 to 5, I still stay positive and try my best to keep the rest of the team motivated.
My third interview was from Tyler Plummer. Tyler pointed out that I am a dedicated and focused person. Sorry about his profanity, but that is just him, and I don't think he should have to pretend to not be that guy when these are genuine responses (just don't watch this around your kids).
For the most part, what my interviewees said about me and what I thought about myself were pretty similar, with a few extra things on top. This helped me realize a few extra qualities about myself that I didn't really recognize before. For example, what Gus said about me being a positive person even in a negative situation.
Those are my only interviews. These three guys here are my some of my best friends, and even though I have other friends up here at UF, none of them know me on such a level as these guys do, so I couldn't find anyone else (at least in Gainesville) that could give an accurate and honest response like these guys right here can. I'm sorry if this doesn't suffice for the grade, maybe I should try to make deeper connections like this with more people, but then they wouldn't be as special right? Anyway, I hope I don't get points deducted for this. Please have mercy.
Here's the link to my videos playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9Qdg_ojXbk&list=PLVH-QDhpYK1yECLcsNLdjFeXCsXQJ_zkj
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