Half-way Reflection

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

Though all of my college classes require due amount of diligence in keeping up with various assignments, this one necessitates the most amount of micromanaging by far. I have had to fit in time to my schedule 3 times a week or more in order to sit down and keep up with this class. There are a lot of fragmented, less-than-one-hour assignments that are mostly easy. I have developed a habit of completing the comment exercises last because it is the most least intensive type of assignment but takes a lot of time if you have 4 blogs to watch videos and comment on.



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 groaned when I looked at the Interview and Free Money assignments for the first time. I took an online class for a reason; to be able to complete it wherever I was without relying on other people. The last things I want to do are go talk to people about a made up product and give away my own precious money for a one-point assignment. Nothing in particular pulled me through besides a little voice in my head that chastised me for being lazy. Eventually, I did complete these assignments with relative ease. These situations contributed to the growth of my tenacious attitude because I know that I can exceed my own expectations when I dedicate myself to something.



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' ?

1. Take this class one week at a time but stick to your premade schedule. Looking at 100 or so assignments at the start of the semester may discourage you to drop. However, the class is very palatable when consumed in chunks. Focus on the material presented, complete a few exercises a few times a week, and before you know it, you will be completing the halfway reflection wondering where the time went.

2. Find a friend in this class and complete applicable assignments together. The class requires a lot of individual reflection and action but certain assignments like the interviews and Free Money are much easier with a friend to hold the camera and help you focus on the substance of the assignment.

3. Take advantage of YellowDig; the extra points will certainly be a welcome addition to your grade as the semester ends and the assignments get tougher. Don’t be lazy; you will regret it! Plus, the platform is really fun to use!