Reading Reflection No. 2

The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

1.) The book is about the Wright Brothers who invented the first functioning flying machine. While it discusses the personal life of the Wright brothers and their family, the main purpose of the book focuses on the over ten-year pursuit of the development of the airplane. The biggest theme of the book is endurance and the burning desire to succeed at all costs. The Wright Brothers faced ever lasting challenges because they were pioneers within their field, not only in marketing but in technology. To be a successful entrepreneur you must have a burning desire to make it. 

2.) The book helped me in this class because it showed how other entrepreneurs were able to be successful.I saw the adversity these two went through, in a time where the available resources were limited, and still came out on top. Because of their determination they were able to be known through eternity. 

3.) If I had to design an exercise for this class based on this book, I would have students create a structure using only uncooked spaghetti and marshmallows. Each group would be timed and have to create the tallest structure without falling or breaking. The task is more difficult than it sounds and is a great way to prove that you will fail many times before a good outcome takes place.

4.) The biggest 'aha' moment that I took from reading this book was the amount of patience and determination the two brothers had. It took them over 10 years to become successful, in that amount of time the normal person would have already called it quits. To become successful you must be patient and have the will to be someone with your idea.