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     The second portion of Growing a Farmer was as enjoyable as the first. Timmermiester does an excellent job communicating his experiences in lessons applicable to both business and life. Throughout the middle section of the book, Timmermeister describes situations he faces and approaches them like a businessman -- he researches the topic and comes up with a plan of action. He never blindly throws himself at a project because he understands that can only lead to failure. Another interesting trend I found while reading is the fact that most of his projects stem from a gift or tip from a friend. A book from a friend inspired him to try beekeeping. Two animals gifted to his farm by friends started his venture into livestock.      The chapter discussing his orchard was fascinating. When he is pondering his trees he relates them to a more reliable 401(k) than one he could find a financial institution. This was striking to me because it communicates the i...

Lifeguard I enjoy describing the two summers I spent as a lifeguard. Sitting by the pool is a nice way to spend the day. Most people respect lifeguards because they understand that the job is difficult. Unfortunately, some people disrespect and ignore their instructions. Regardless, a lifeguard’s goal is to maintain safety while everyone enjoys the pool. There are three main actions a  lifeguard engages in while on the job: -                  -   Prepare -                  -  Monitor -                  -  Act I will provide an explanation and example of each. Prepare Lifeguards prepare the pool for attendants each day before the pool opens . Three activities are typical of each pool: -                  -  Checking the chlorine levels -       ...

When I first heard one of our assigned readings concerned how a man transitioned from pastry chef to farmer I was not excited. I thought it would be a boring story but I was dead wrong. In the beginning of his book, Kurt Timmermeister truly lets us inside his head and takes us through every decision he made when deciding to become a farmer. The first chapters of the book surprised me as I would not expect a successful pastry café owner turned restauranteur would ever decide to move to a remote island miles from his previous downtown apartment. Timmermeister makes it clear that although he was doing well for himself, he did not like the means in which he achieved financial security. In one of the most striking passages I read, Timmermeister describes that he cannot even eat in his own restaurant because of the nauseating means by which the chicken and pork were packaged and subsequently prepared. Kurt already knew people were willing to pay two extra dollars for meat and determined peop...

Brett Emershad WRIT 340 Professor Hansen      I was born in Fresno, California on October 22, 1996, to two doctors. After eight years in California, my dad's practice took us to Scottsdale, Arizona where I have resided since. With both my parents working as doctors I was expected to become a doctor and continue the tradition. Thankfully, my parents were open-minded and allowed me to explore my options. I enrolled in a summer business program while in high school and I was convinced to study the subject ever since. My family is extremely motivated but the means in which my parents and I solve problems differ. My parents typically dedicate themselves to solving a problem in the fashion that has proven to be the most effective. I often look to solve problems in a manner different than what is expected because I appreciate what can be learned from approaching problems from different angles. This has provided mixed results but I can always take something impactfu...