Illustrations by Brandon Bird via BusinessWeek

Many of the men who trained to be Mormon Missionaries have gone on to become among the most distinguished persons in America business and civic life.

Before setting out in orderly pairs to spread their gospel door-to-door, nearly all U.S. Mormon missionaries pass through the Provo Missionary Training Center. Inside the sprawling brown-brick complex, thousands of 19- and 20-year-old men in oversized black suits work alongside women in below-the-knee skirts and brightly colored tops. All of them wear name tags. Click here to read more ==>

 

BRAD GILL | MY STORY - 

My entire life I’ve been surrounded by builders. At every school I have attended, in every home my family has lived in, and just about everywhere I have gone, there has seemed to be major construction going on. It’s never been a bother to me, and in fact, I've always found it very intriguing.


Growing up, my family moved pretty often. My father would design a home, take a couple of years to build it, and then we would live in it for another couple of years. This process repeated several times from elementary school through high school. I would consider my father one of the greatest builders I know, not just for the amazing homes that he’s built, but for the people he has built up.


I think of the great people that have influenced my life including my family, teachers, and friends and I realize that that is what I want to be: a builder. I love making things and being creative, but my education and experiences are just arrows that lead me toward that goal. Building others, that is the greatest thing I can do.

Here is a quick video for all you college students who don't have money to start your business venture but still have the fire in your belly! There is plenty of things you can do that don't cost a dime! Enjoy!