1) Tenaciousness is a competency. What are the behaviors you have used (or developed) to keep up with the requirements of this course?
Some of the behaviors that I have used to keep up with the requirements of this course include determination and vision. Being determined to keep up with all of the assignments without lagging behind has helped to keep me up to speed with what is going on in the class and how to be successful on the assignments. Keeping a vision of what I would like to get out of the course has helped when I have felt pressed for time. Knowing that the course work is helping to shape how we think of entrepreneurship helps me to push through while on tight deadlines.
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 have developed a tenacious attitude during the past two months? What experience or experiences most contributed to this?
There have been a couple times during this semester that I have felt like dropping a course may not be such a bad idea. There have been some family gatherings that I was unable to attend due to studying for exams for my other class and finishing up assignments. I pulled through by reminding myself why I am doing this and reassuring myself that I could handle the coursework. Pushing through to meet deadlines rather than allowing myself to fall short of them has definitely helped me to develop a more tenacious attitude in completing these classes.
3) Three Tips. Three tips that I would offer a student coming into this course to develop a "tenacity mindset" are: 1) Always focus on the end goal. This eliminates doubt and worry about the present and shifts your mindset to completion activities. 2) Don't get discouraged about making mistakes. Many people let their own mistakes derail them from completing important tasks. Mistakes are learning experiences. Fix them, laugh about it (if possible), learn from them and move on. 3) Remember what you are gaining from the experience. When feeling overwhelmed, it is easy to start asking yourself why you are putting yourself through stress and anxiety. The answer is that this is how we learn and grow. Always remember that the challenging times are what make us stronger.
Hello Darren I also believe that this course has been very insightful. There has been many times that I too felt like dropping the course. However, there are so many valuable lessons that we have been taught so far in this class and we are only halfway through. I am glad that this course has helped you out a lot. It has definitely helped me. Keep up the good work!
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