1) Tenaciousness is a competency. What are the behaviors that you have used (or developed) to keep up with the requirements of this course?
I have to make myself think outside the box. It's hard because I don't want to be an entrepreneur. I've never really wished to be a business owner or an inventor. i like working for someone else because to me it's safe. I've had to make myself see things from the other side. But with that being said I also have to basically run my own business within a major business. That's what being a manager is.
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?
I've felt like giving up for quite a few things in this course. I don't like interviewing people and writing about it. I also hate recording myself. I had to do that for a previous course and not a single bit of it was enjoyable for me. I've actually skipped 2 assignments in this course so far because i just didn't want to do them. I'll pay for it in my grade. I might not get that A I want but at the time I didn't care enough to do it because of things going on outside of the classroom. That's not the attitude to have but sometimes it just happens. I've given up on this degree several times as well, having to push myself through and get this far. I don't think my attitude is tenacious. This class is not hard, it's actually very easy, it's just my mindset that gets in the way.
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' ?
I would stay ahead of the game. I started that way and then got too comfortable and started slipping. I'm not behind by any means but I definitely push the threshold for due dates now. The professor is awesome and his lectures are enjoyable. If you throw yourself into the assignments it will be most enjoyable. Just keep an open mind when thinking about a business concept or idea.
Hello, I feel the same way you do about not wanting to start a business or invent something. I like my job currently working for a large cooperation. I can see how people want to be their own boss but I like my boss and am happy working. Even as an engineer, I feel I would rather solve problems then invent them.
ReplyDeleteHi Aliese,
ReplyDeleteUsing your creativity in this class is a create behavior to develop for this course. It’s great that you have challenged yourself to think outside the box and use a perspective of an entrepreneur. Your tips were very thoughtful and I especially liked how you suggest staying ahead of the game. I know with a busy schedule and balancing other classes it can be hard to stay on time with assignments so being ahead is always helpful.