With the semester being half-way done, this course has been a little bit of a challenge when it comes to the work that has been asked to complete. Without a tenacious mindset or attitude, this course wouldn't be possible to complete. There are many type of behaviors that are required to complete this course and keep up with a good grade. First, you need to be able to manage your time wisely. I learned that you have to look ahead at all the assignments so you know what the assignment consist of. Secondly, you have to have an entrepreneur mindset at all times. You need this type of behavior because that is what most the assignments have asked of me. With the amount of times you have to go out and talk to people, it is important to always think as an entrepreneur. Finally, you need to be strong minded and confident when it comes to the work. Most the assignments ask you to interview random people and post it on the blog. Being confident when talking to people is very important because it makes your work that much better on your blogs. I felt like giving up when the elevator pitch cam into the picture. I couldn't figure out a product that I could come up with that would sell to customers. What pulled me through was my positive attitude and strong mind. I do think I have developed a tenacious attitude over the semester. My attitude toward the course has changed to tenacious because I actually want to make myself be an entrepreneur by the end of this course. The experiences that contributed to this was one of the very first assignments. The assignment where we had to actually talk to an entrepreneur that we knew, made me realize I can be an entrepreneur.
Tips for fostering the skills that support tenacity:
1) look ahead throughout the course
2) participate in all assignments
3) actually read and listen to multiple students post
Developing the tenacious mindset
1) have a positive attitude
2) Don't procrastinate
3) do the best you can on all the assignments (Don't cheat yourself)
I really like your half way reflection. I thought it was great how you listed your tips and other ways to develop a new mindset. You did a great job.
ReplyDeleteGreat job and solid advice for the class. I have found myself getting behind a lot and missing assignments because of that. Like the interviews and some of the other video submissions are not something you can just whip up in 10mintues. Check out my blog here http://gainerent3003.blogspot.com/2016/02/half-way-reflection.html
ReplyDeleteAwesome advice. I think your tips are spot on. Your tips are very similar to mine, especially the second one. Just be happy and you will have a much better experience throughout the semester. Don't wait until the last second and work ahead when you can and always try your hardest on each assignment even if some of them look or sound challenging.
ReplyDeleteHere's the link to my blog post http://brandonsblog1111.blogspot.com/2016/02/half-way-reflection.html
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