Reading Reflection No.1

What surprised you the most:
For me, the most surprising part of the Wright brother's story was the fact that the public didn't know about the Wright Brothers' efforts until Katherine Wright, their sister, let others know about their project.

What did I most admire:

The number one thing I admired most about the Wright brothers, was their humble beginnings. They didn't have running water or electricity. Even through these tough times they created one of the most important inventions in human history and changed the world forever.

What did I admire least:

I did not like the fact that the person that made the first engine for the airplane was not given as much credit towards the development of the first airplane that the Wright Brothers created. I also didn't like that the Wright Brothers patented the Airplane, which stalled the aviation industry from taking off.

Did the entrepreneur encounter adversity: 

Yes, the Wright brothers constantly dealt with doubt from others about what they were trying to achieve. Orville Wright also was involved in a crash that took the life of an American Army Lieutenant. This seemed like the beginning of the end for air travel, as Orville was critically injured and had to deal with bad views toward aviation. He battled back to health and flew again to show the world their invention.

What competencies did you notice the entrepreneur exhibited:

The Wright Brothers were excellent problem solvers as well as a great drive to accomplish the problem they are trying to solve. They didn't give up their dream and this was very inspiring to me. They used previous work on airplanes to shape their own, and they solved the issues that plagued these attempts.

Identify a part that is confusing to you: 

I thought that the fact that neither Orville and Wilbur Wright didn't have diplomas, yet they still had the intelligence and will to change the world with their idea.

What would I ask, Why:

What age were you when you thought of making an airplane? I think knowing what age they thought of the idea, would inspire me to start thinking about big ideas of my own.

Why would you patent such a revolutionary product that would benefit society greatly? I think this idea was bigger than they must've thought, I would never have placed ownership over a product like that.

What do I think of their view on hard work:

I believe they didn't think of their work as "work". I think they genuinely enjoyed what they did and they would accomplish their mission at all costs to not only prove it to the world but to themselves. I share this belief, hard work just becomes part of your daily routine when you are passionate about what you're doing.