Half-way Reflection

Well this course is only halfway over and I think I have completed something like 22 assignments, maybe even more!  If you want to succeed in this class staying on top of assignments is very important. The nice thing about this class is that the material is educational and practical. In a math class practicing the same problem over and over again is how to succeed. Math classes can be frustrating and really do not teach business student the essentials to succeed in life. Although, in this class we really focus on a different set of skills. We take a topic and think about it in depth and write about what we want an dhow we feel. We are graded on our effort, and that is what I think is important!

1) Tenaciousness is a skill. What are the behaviors that you have used (or developed) to keep up with the requirements of this course? 

To keep up with the requirements of this course I spend a few hours 2-3 days a week doing what I need to do.   One day I watch all of the lectures. Day two I make sure I cam caught up on any assignments do within the next few days. Day three I make sure to finish my weekly assignments and reflect on what I learned through the week.

2) Tenaciousness is also about attitude. Talk about a moment or two 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? What experience or experiences most contributed to this?

There was a week where I was just busy at work, trying to make a regional fitness event and had a whole bunch of SHH+*T going on. I missed two assignments and really wanted to drop the class. FORTUNATELY I came to my senses and realized two assignments only counted for  3-4% of my grade. Even though I had missed the whole week I could still earn an A in the class.  So, I stayed in the class and I currently have a 91%.   If I stay on top of myself for the next 8 weeks and only miss one more assignment I can still get an A!

3) Three tips. What are three tips you would offer next semester's student about (1) fostering the skills that support tenacity and (2) developing the 'tenacious mindset' ?

Tips I would offer next semester students

1.) read the textbook there are some cool REAL WORLD studies that are interesting. Companies like IBM McDonald, Target are all included in the book. It was real world stories and is so valuable to read!  Especially the story about KFC founded Kernal Saunders  such a  good read.

2.)  Set some scheduled time every week to get what you need done.   Seriously this class is not hard, but there are close to 50 assignments and you need to stay on top of all of them. Once you start to miss a few assignments make sure to get back on schedule and finish what you started

3.) Have fun with the Blog.  Setting the blog up takes about 2ish hours if you're not good with a computer, but seriosuly the assignments can be made fun. I gave away free money to children. That was an assignment and I got a 100% on it. Have fun with the assignments be creative and do not be boring. There is no way to be wrong as long as you follow the directions!   Seriously, other people have to grade your assingments and if hey are boring you make their day boring. Make the assignments fun for you so they are fun for the grader!!! Be creative, have a drive, stay focused, and have fun!

I chose this picture because this is how I will feel once this class is over and I am one step closer to graduating!   ACCOMPLISHED .