ReINVENTing Iowa, College of Business & Innovation
Jon Konz
Leadership Iowa University has been an eye opening experience. It has truly broadened my horizons and taught me to see outside of the box. My favorite concept so far has been that of passive income. There are so many opportunities to make a little cash on the side with minimal personal effort. Previously, I always thought that if I needed more money, I would just have to work harder and longer hours, but thanks to Adam Carroll (officially the coolest person I have ever met) I’ve found that there are ways for me to make a little extra cash while maintaining my sedentary lifestyle.
Of course, I am just kidding about the sedentary lifestyle. I do not think any of us would be here at Leadership Iowa University if we truly lived a sedentary lifestyle. All of the entrepreneurs that we have met thus far have made this one thing apparent: getting rich is hard work! So, the idea of making a little easy money on the side is one that appeals to me. It is like a reward for thinking outside the box.
One thing that I would like to see are other examples of leadership in the community outside of business. I understand that Leadership Iowa University is aimed at keeping jobs in Iowa, but there are some truly good examples of genius in other areas of employment than just entrepreneurship. Success is also not only measured by the profit of a company. The people who started habitat for humanity had a brilliant idea, they were not out to make a profit, and they have been making dreams come true for hundreds of people. They are also a true success story.
Aug 12, 2009 11:23 AM
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| Leadership Iowa University is a program of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) Foundation. The program is designed to bring together two ABI Foundation programs, Leadership Iowa and Business Horizons, to create a unique opportunity for college students. Leadership Iowa University will educate, inspire and develop young leaders as the foundation for Iowa’s future economic growth and encourage their on-going involvement in local communities and the state to create a better future for all Iowans. |  |
