Week 2 Reading Reflection

1. I was shocked at the amount of pages I had to read for the chapter. There were so many pages! I was surprised over the breaking down of myths, like how entrepreneurs are claimed to be misfits and freaks but in today's world they are respected for their innovation and drive. It was also a nice surprise that there were elderly entrepreneurs, because the Baby Boomers are taking on a "lifestyle entrepreneur" look in their later years and can be successful like younger people. I usually imagined entrepreneurs as young.

2. I was confused wherever there were numbers in the chapter. Mathematics, statistics, numerical research findings all boggle my brain to no end. I wish there was a way I could better understand the mathematical side of entrepreneurship.

3. Why is it that women and minority groups are on the rise? I would ask this because I wonder if the Recession has led to possibly more or less opportunities that push women and minority groups to move forward. Also, why are the elderly becoming entrepreneurs? I ask this because it piqued my interest that older people and not just younger people who are stepping into this field.

4. I am not sure if I disagreed with anything the author said. I am still new to this type of learning, so I need more time to see if whether or not I agree or disagree with what I am being taught.