Halfway Reflection

1) Tenaciousness is a competency. What are the behaviors that you have used (or developed) to keep up with the requirements of this course? 

• To keep up with this course I have used a multitude of different behaviors and traits. First is discipline, in order to be successful in this class you have to be disciplined and be willing to sit down and put time into the work. Another is creativity, in this class we are asked to come up with ideas and solutions in a creative and original fashion. Finally the last behavior I have used is is openness. In order to succeed in this class and in life you need to be open to criticism and outside opinions, because if not then you are wasting insight that will only benefit you.

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?

• There have been many times where I felt like giving up especially in school. One specific time was when I was struggling in calculus and this was already my second time taking the class. However, as the class went on I told myself that I could persevere and I just worked harder and put more time into it and ended up passing the class. I do feel like this class has helped me develop a tenacious attitude. I think that i had one before but this class has helped bring it to light. I think the elevator pitch helped this the most because it forced me to verbally state my ideals and plans rather than just writing about it. 

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' ?

• Time Management: The first thing I would tell someone who is taking this class would have to do with managing your time. The assignments for this class are due on Fridays but for the most part are not hard and are mostly based on your own ideas and opinions. If you try to get ahead in this class it helps with not only passing the class but also passing your other classes.
• Never Feel Comfortable: Just because you got into this school doesn't mean that get to stay. In this school and in this class if you get comfortable you leave yourself open to getting lazy and failing yourself and your classes.
• Open Yourself up: this advice goes not only for this class but for all your classes if you open yourself up to others and their ideas it helps you gain perspective. The perspective of others helps open your mind and also helps you understand lessons better.