1. What are the behaviors that you have used to keep up with the requirements of this course?
I have taken advantage of the comments that students leave on my blog posts to learn from their critiques and opinions. I suggest really evaluating these comments and applying others' suggestions. If I didn't receive much feedback on a particular post, I may view other students' posts, view the comments they received, and see if their critiques can apply to my post. There are a lot of people in this class with you, so learn from everyone and listen to what everyone has to say, even if critiques aren't necessarily directed at you specifically. Also, I've learned to just have fun in the class and not get to worked up or nervous to interview people. It's not a big deal at all, and you will learn a lot from each experience which will prepare you for the next!
2. Talk about a moment when you felt like giving up. What pulled you through? Do you feel like you've developed a tenacious attitude during the past two months?
The "Free Money" exercise when we were asked to hand out a dollar to five individuals was definitely the hardest for me. Because I neither had an idea/product to talk about nor a legitimate reason to approach someone and ask them for opinions, I felt unprepared. I knew what I was going to say, "Hi, I just wanted to do something nice for a few people today, and I would like you to have this dollar." However, I didn't know what would happen next. And this was a bit daunting. In the previous exercises, I knew I would simply be asking questions and receiving answers, but this time around I didn't know if I would receive answers, or if I did, what they would be. I like to know what to expect, so doing this exercise was a bit out of my comfort zone. But, like all things, once I actually went up to everyone, it wasn't hard at all. I've learned that by just pushing myself a little harder and by stepping out of my comfort zone a little more with each exercise, I build my tenacity bit by bit and become more confident each time.
3. Three tips about fostering the skills that support tenacity and developing the tenacious mindset.
Be confident in your ideas and your ability to convey your messages accurately and assertively.
Practice your questions and speeches so you are knowledgeable and prepared
Swallow your pride and just have fun with everything
Hi Analeis,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your post. It was very well written. I like how you mentioned that you consider the other student's comments. I totally forgot to mention that in my post, but I should have, and I definitely agree with you. Your example about free money was great. That was a tough exercise. I'm glad we got through it. In my post, I also mentioned that I think organization is one of the keys to this class. This class requires us to be aware of all these different deadlines and due dates, so I think organization is the key for future students. When you get a chance, take a look at my post too: https://principlesofentrepreneurship.wordpress.com/2016/02/24/half-way-reflection/
Good luck!
Hey Analeis!
ReplyDeleteFantastic reflection on the course! I couldn't agree more, the comments are crucial and it is very nice to have a critical yet helpful and insightful comment on your posts. The free money exercise was definitely the hardest exercise for me to do too. It was very weird to be talking to random strangers without a real reason, giving away money, seeming to do the opposite of every other individual on the planet. Keep up the great work! Here is the link to my blog! http://adventuresofentrepreneurship.blogspot.com/2016/02/half-way-reflection.html