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Starting a Business in times of

Motivation from the past pandemic

Rafael Quiroz Mendoza By: Valeria Ocampo Montoya
10th level 10th level
Teacher: Rosa María Hernández López Teacher: Rosa María Hernández López

During this last year, everything around us has changed drastically. However we have been
When the whole world experiences a dangerous crisis, it is difficult for many people to adapt, able to face it up to this point and I think we can consider that it all depends on the way we
especially for those ones that need physical contact to live, but it is not impossible. take these drastic changes, as a tragedy or as an opportunity?
Firstly, let’s remember how humans used to be and what we have accomplished. Try to During this pandemic, I have been able to witness the number of people who have decided
imagine the homosapiens and how slowly, yet effectively, they evolved into a smarter species, to take this time of uncertainty as an opportunity to put into practice those projects that they
it is nothing new that the human kind is such a marvelous thinker because it always finds new have been postponing due to lack of time. I am talking about starting your own business.
ways to help, live and solve problems. So now that you’ve come back from that trip to the
past, let’s analyse how the future will look focusing on what the present has. The great thing about this is that you don‘t need to have a lot of things. Start by thinking
about what you like to do. Immediately consider whether what you like may appeal to other
In addition to all the creations mankind has done, start thinking about technology, that’s people who share interests with you. Make a plan, think about what you need and what you
right! Technology is the future and the future has just begun. It has been almost a year since already have. What materials and tools you can use. You can take online courses or watch
covid’s pandemic appeared and look how beautifully we have adapted to it, online classes, videos that help you know how to carry out your business, but above all enjoy the experience.
online shopping, online work and most importantly online medicine! Doctors in the US have
successfully accomplished a remote surgery, yes, the doctors were not even there! Many small local businesses have sprung up due to this situation. Look for them, follow their
content, support them if you have the opportunity and why not, take them as inspiration to
Finally we can all see what humans are capable of achieving, breaking all boundaries and start your own small business. It’s never too late!
setting new standards in life.

So next time you feel unmotivated or like the popular girl in high school would call you
“LOSER”, think about what humans have been capable of doing with just a simple idea and
the willingness to do it. We’ve certainly come a long way!

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