Brigham Young: A Bold Prophet

This article was especially interesting. The beginning quote by President Hinckley was enlightening because I had never thought of Brigham Young as an entrepreneur for his work in Salt Lake. But very quickly I realized that he was very entrepreneurial minded. Maybe much of his vision came from the fact that he could see as clear as day what God had in mind for the valley. When people have a clear vision they will do what is necessary even if they have to start all on their own. But through the article I also learned a lot about the real struggles that they faced. Once they got to Salt Lake they weren't completely isolated. After many false accusations a 1/3 of the US army came to overturn Utah. Through the power of God they were preserved through winter which stopped the soldiers 80 miles from the city. My favorite quote was that from Brigham Young's dream with the Prophet Joseph Smith saying, "Tell the people to be humble and faithful, and be sure to keep the spirit of the Lord and it will lead them right. Be careful and not turn away the small still voice. It will teach you what to do and where to go; it will yield the fruits of the kingdom. Tell the brethren to keep their hearts open to conviction. So when the Holy Ghost comes to them, their hearts will be ready to receive it." Every entrepreneur who wants to be successful should keep an open heart and mind to the promptings of the Holy Ghost.