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Why I teach Entrepreneurship in Schools...(Part 1)

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"If you are passionate about entrepreneurship like I am, you too can instill this passion in your children" - Naveen Jain I share this thought too! My inspiration for starting a club to teach children the basics of entrepreneurship, life-skills development and money management came during one of my MBA sessions called Managers Decision Making and Insights (MDMI). I was inspired to develop the idea into something my 8-year-old son - who might not necessarily be described as ‘book smart’ but one who is extremely creative and loves to take risks could engage in and where he could channel his energies appropriately. The name of the club was called ‘Kidpreneur Klub’ and it started on the 1 st of May 2019. Its purpose was simply to embrace talents and skills that teachers in ‘regular’ classrooms might not necessarily appreciate. In an age where children need a basic level of resilience as they seem to give up at the sight of trouble, research has shown that

At times like this, what stars do you see?

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“I like the night. Without the dark, we'd never see the stars” -   Stephenie Meyer At times like this, what stars do you see? What are a few things you can do to maximize this season before school or work resumes? I’ve highlighted a few… Read a book you haven’t read or completed Write a book or have a draft Take an online course in an area of interest Start your online course Start or Complete your Business plan Do some D.I.Y projects Rearrange or redecorate your home – Kitchen, living room, bedroom, Pantry, Garage… Fix and repair anything damaged Read your bible Call or text people you haven’t contacted in a while Start your exercise routine Start your diet plan Learn to play an instrument Arrange your documents on your computer in folders Take time to rest Enjoy family time - Game night, Movie night, Praise night... Teach your kids basic skills – How to knot a tie or tie a shoe lace, how to skip, how to ride a bicycle, how to dance, how