Swimming With the Sharks
This was such a great and inspiring read. It popped up in my RSS reader and it was well worth the read because of the inspiration it gave me. It is a BusinessWeek article about a young Georgia grad who has set up a successful eco-tourism company in Mexico. He spends his time between the US and Mexico and in only a few years his business has taken off and, at the same time, it is helping to protect one of nature’s treasures. And that is what captivated me. The package is incredible, for only $200 dollars you get to spend the entire day snorkeling and learning about the gentle giants of the sea known as Whale Sharks. These lumbering beasts are not only shy but gentle creatures and they sure love Mexico! Apparently there is a huge population of them there and this bright young entrepreneur took advantage of this niche to not only boost the tourism sector but also to help conserve these beautiful animals. I think its great that not only can you create and run a successful business, but you can create a successful business that you are passionate about. I hope that one day after I graduate that I might be able to not only do a good job, but do a good job that I am passionate about. This was just one story that proves that passion and excellence can yield a successful business model.
[tags] Whale Sharks, Business, Conservation[/tags]