Half-way Reflection

Tenacity, how do I achieve it?

1) The past two months in this course have been challenging not because the material is difficult rather because it has been demanding and requires steady consistency. There are 2-4 assignments every week and the due dates are set up in the middle of the week at what I consider to be a random time of 9:00pm. My thoughts on this are that the professor chose these due dates and times so that we don't try to complete assignments right before the deadline, rather take time to plan ahead and complete them with plenty of time left. In other words, act like a true entrepreneur who manages his/her own time, due dates (in a sense), and stay on top of our work. To keep up with this demand I have tried to imagine as if there are no due dates, instead I try to think that I need to get my work done to improve my business and succeed. To be honest i am still in the process of developing the proper behaviors, I have not been as consistent as I should be. i need to learn to get ahead and do the assignments for me rather than for my professor or the grade. The fact that we grade our own work makes me want to do well and not settle for mediocrity as I am trying to impress myself and make myself proud. I hope to become more consistent and conscience of my work to succeed with a good grade in the class and with a well developed business concept. 

2) I honestly have felt like giving up a few times this semester in regards to this class. these moments have been a result of me undermining the work and leaving it to the last minute. I started to put less effort in my assignments and completed them right before deadlines. This didn't allow me to immerse myself in my business concept and made me focus more on the completion of assignments rather than improvement of my concept and making real progress. I have pulled through because I do not like to accept failure when I realize that the outcome is totally up to me. I began to think that I would drop the course if anything goes wrong but have been noticing that i can do it, and that the work is really not all that much. i have to focus on the fact that i am developing an idea and gaining useful knowledge through unique experiences rather than just receiving a grade. i feel like I have yet to develop the tenacious attitude needed to truly succeed. Until I start to get ahead and immerse myself in my idea, i will continue to do mediocre work and only get by. 

3A) Three tips that I would offer a future student in regards to fostering the proper skills that support tenacity I would say: 

• Learn to be consistent and remain consistent. With due dates, effort put into the assignments, and the like. 
• Be willing to accept criticism and not get fazed by a "no" or negative feedback. 
• Be perseverant and honest with your work. Be true to yourself, try to make yourself proud, and the rest will follow. 

3B) Three tips i would offer to develop a tenacious mindset would be:

• Think about the assignments as tasks needed to improve and develop your concept rather than just a grade. 
• Develop a routine and stick to it. From cleaning your room to doing your work. 
• Don't settle for mediocrity. If you do this, you will see yourself becoming more tenacious in your attempt to do good work.