Halfway Reflection
What has helped me the most to keep up with this course is to be observant all the time. While the assignments aren’t heavy, the difficulty is providing substance to each blog post. I try to think about the
class frequently so that when I see something while I’m living my day-to-day
life, I can trace that back to an important concept of this course and apply it
to my work.
I have felt like giving up during
my college career, not this semester or because of this class, but my first
year of school. What pulled me through was mainly hope, even when I felt like
that hope was almost completely unfounded, I still held onto the idea that eventually
I would feel successful and content. But, I will admit, pride was also a
factor. I partly didn’t want to give up because I would have to admit defeat.
In the past two months, however, I have only continued the progress I found
following my first year. I have continued to learn new things and surpass more
obstacles, and tenacity has definitely played a role in this. This class has
not provided the large obstacles in my path, it has been more so business
finance. But, again, it is just a matter of persistence and accomplishing what
is necessary.
Three tips:
1.
There is
never a point at which you cannot go further.
2.
Ask for help
because it is ridiculous to think you have to do everything by yourself.
3.
Stick up for
yourself sometimes because you’re always your own worst critic
Hi Archie! Thinking about the class throughout your day as you see encounter different things is a great way to help you obtain content for your assignments. I provided a similar tip like you did. I agree that one should ask for help if it is needed. Sometimes, I feel as though individuals are afraid, embarrassed or don't want to feel like a nuisance so they don't ask for assistance.
ReplyDeleteHey Archie,
ReplyDeleteI have found myself having the same issues. The class is not necessarily hard but it does demand us to tap into an area of our critical thinking that most of us are not used to using. Thinking as an entrepreneur is definitely a mindset one must cultivate and its interesting to see how this class is encouraging us to do so.
Archie,
ReplyDeleteI often have a hard time asking for help. I think I can be a burden to my fellow classmates, professors, or TAs. However, as my time here at UF progresses, I am improving at this. My mom has told me since I was very little that the worst thing anyone can say to you is "No." And even then, that is not the worst thing in the world. We are so blessed to have so many resources here at UF so why not utilize them! You are right. It is ridiculous to think that I can do everything alone. I really enjoyed your statement that said "There is never a point at which you cannot go further." This is really inspiring and I could not have said it better myself. I cannot wait to see what you have to say in the final reflection!
Hi Archie,
ReplyDeleteYour reflection is inspiring and motivating. I wanted to give up my fall semester sophomore year and I kind of did. I felt like I was alone in the aspect of nobody could help. I definitely could have used those tips when I was going through that but still could use them now. Thanks for the encouraging words!