(2011.9.27)Reflections on "Introduction to Business"

Yesterday, I attended [took implies it's over already but i'm assuming it's a semester long class?] a class called "Introduction to Business," and the teacher played a short film about a successed industrialist. Now, I want to share the [message?].
First, he told us that we need to develop a global perspective because the global competition is so great that we may be replaced at any moment. Also, don't be snooty and let selfish departmentalism down [what do you mean by selfish departmentalism?] because humbleness is the way to learn more. We need to be open-minded because there are many experiences and lessons to be gained in academic, communicational, professional fields and so on.
Second, understand yourself. It's important to find the things best suited to you because people are born with different abilities. Knowing yourself is the key to controlling human life.
Third, think with gratitude and act with humbleness. Thank your enemies for providing the many troubles and difficulties that let us grow and improve. Don't quarrels with our fates [do you mean we should accept our fates?]. On the other hand, be sympathetic. When we have problems with someone, we should think about the problems from his/her perspective to find the key to solving the problems.
Finally, create opportunities. How important is it to create them? Opportunities don't wait for people and only those who are ready can take advantage of them. Therfore, cultivate your true strengths and give yourself a chance to achieve.
In conclusion, I want to use a quote by Mark Twain to summarize my article: "The golden age is before us, not behind us."


P.S. The photo is drawn by me [or I drew the picture]. All I want to say is act now!