1. Tenaciousness is a skill: The behaviors I've used for this course would be time management and planning. Being able to budget your time and workload means that you can make it easier to get through all the work that school can throw at you. Eventually, if you can get a head, you can even budget ahead for out-of-the-blue events, like hanging out with friends, and not have to worry about getting work done.
2. Tenaciousness is about attitude: I don't have the easiest time talking to people, especially strangers. So doing the interviewing places me out of my comfort zone. I don't like it, but I know they only way to get over that worry and anxiety, is to just get it over with. I did not develop that belief because of this class, but it is presenting more challenges for me to overcome.
3. Three tips:
1) The more you put off anything, the worse it gets. If it's an assignment, the less sleep you get the night before. If it's a fear, the worse it will get in your head.
2) Be willing to ask for help. It may feel like your giving up, but you're not. It shows that you care about something, and that you want that to do well.
3) Set realistic goals. Don't start off trying to build a car. Break it down to reasonable segments. It's much less overwhelming, and gives you more satisfaction completing each little part, then worrying about not having the whole thing finished.
Matthew,
ReplyDeleteGreat half-way reflection! It's a great feeling to be 50% done with this class, it feels like we've accomplished so much. I think your three tips are really helpful, and can seriously help any new student coming in to this class next semester.
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Matt,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. I know what you mean about getting ahead. In the beginning of the course when I didn't have much work in my other classes I got way ahead so that I would have time for other things. It's good that we are half way done though, and the next half can't be too much harder. Keep pushing through when you're uncomfortable and you'll come out with a good grade. Check out my blog post here:
http://keifermcclainent3003.blogspot.com/2016/02/half-way-reflection.html
Hi Matt!
ReplyDeleteGreat tips for success. You are very right in saying that the more you put off, the worse it gets. That's true in every class, but especially in this one. I've also heard tenaciousness be described as grit. You seem like someone who understands the importance of both of those words at this point. Keep it up! Hopefully some of these assignments will help you work through your fear of talking to strangers. I didn't do this assignment but here's a link to my blog: http://cassandrathe.blogspot.com/
Hello Matt,
ReplyDeleteI liked the picture you chose for this post. It accurately sums up what it means to be tenacious. You gave great advice on how to maintain your progress in this class. The three tips are similar to what I suggested to future students. Its always important to reach out and ask for help if youre having trouble with an assignment.
Here's the link to my half-way: http://leadingthechange.blogspot.com/2016/02/half-way-reflection.html
Hey Matt!
ReplyDeleteI love the topic you chose for this post and the picture as well! I was very intrigued by it because it is not only true, but some people get so caught up in their work, school etc and forget to keep going towards their goal and trying to achieve it! Its a very enlightening and inspiring picture, so thank you for sharing! Check out my blogpost at: http://alexabernie.blogspot.com/2016/02/half-way-reflection.html