Halfway Reflection
- Tenacity is a competency. Throughout this course I've learned the importance of using feedback on my own work. It's easy to think you know everything when completing assignments and have gone through all the "kinks" in a concept. However, I appreciate going through peer reviews to see where I can improve and gaining new perspectives to get better.
- Tenaciousness is also about attitude. There have definitely been times where I have felt like giving up during the semester because I haven't had time to complete assignments on time or don't know what direction to take my ideas in. I have given in to these feelings once so far in the semester when I had a stressful week full of work, exams, and other classes where I don't complete the assignments for this class. However, I've learned from these mistakes and improved my time management so I can dedicate enough time to all of my commitments.
- Three tips.
- Don't wait until the last minute! You have at least a week to complete all of your assignments, use it wisely.
- Read through peer reviews! You might find yourself stuck in a rut or losing motivation, but looking at what your classmate's have to say about your ideas can help you find inspiration.
- Research other entrepreneurs! It's easy to think you know enough about the subject of entrepreneurship or other business concepts, but there is so much out there to learn about. Watch TV shows like Shark Tank, read up on articles on successful entrepreneurs, and (obviously) read the weekly module videos to find more information so you can constantly educate yourself to help build on your own ideas.
I love how you said it's important to review yourself. I look at my peer reviews in an email notification, but it's hard to want to review my posts further than that because I don't always take criticism the best. However, I understand that it's important for continued growth. I wish you the best of luck with the rest of the semester!
ReplyDeleteI like your comment about reading peer reviews! Sometimes I do get stuck in my own head about what I'm going to say or do or even how to approach an idea, so I will keep this in mind more to grow on what I have. Sticking with time management has been vastly important and helpful to me this semester, so I hope you can stick with it as well!
ReplyDeleteI definitely think it is important to start the assignments for the week earlier than the day they are due. I learned that one the hard way with the bug list assignment. Trying to come up with all 20 bugs in one day was certainly more stressful than it had to be, especially for such a simple assignment that could be completely gradually throughout the week.
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