HALF-WAY REFLECTION

Tenacious: Not easily stopped or pulled apart; very determined to do something

  To all my readers and fellow students, it has been my pleasure to keep up with this blog and strive to hone my entrepreneurial ability. This class is interesting in the sense that it works towards making intangible skills tangible. In order to keep up with the various projects and assignments, I have needed to become more proactive and better organized. Time waits for no man and neither does a weekly ENT3003 grade. Constantly checking canvas for updates or notifications was a major key (S/O DJ Khaled) as was the ability to push myself and work ahead.

  Has it been at times frustrating, annoying, made me want to give up? Yes. All of the above? Yes. However, I had to realize that in the grand scheme of things, this class is easy compared to other things in life. If I can't succeed here, how do I expect to succeed elsewhere...magic? No, wizardry is unfortunately not an option for me, but I have come to realize a few things. As pointless or tedious as some of these assignments are, they all serve a purpose. Even things like giving a dollar away teaches you a lesson; in that case it was to drive home the concept that even ideas with great value to consumers requires effort and persuasion put into the message. I am continuing to develop the tenacity to push past complacency and doubt to unearth new potential.

  Just cause I like you guys, here are 3 tips

1) Read and plan ahead for each assignment. Does that mean you should finish everything months ahead? Hell no you over-achiever, but it does mean that greater success comes from having enough time to think critically and execute.

2) Always try to relate things to a bigger picture. This will help when you don't understand something or question the relevance of it. Life is all about connections, and if you stop to take a moment and find them, good things will come your way. (Like A's in the class)

3) *cliche alert* HAVE FUN. Really though. Tenacity has the connotation of being this cold, calculating, beastly mentality that you unleash painfully to fulfill your mission or whatever. Wrong. It becomes much easier to stay proactive, determined, and persistent if you lighten up and enjoy what your doing. Want an example? Look at Google, possibly the most powerful and influential corporation in the world. Are they tenacious? Yes, definitely they continue to innovate and dominate the industry. Do they have fun? Yes, they have fun with it as well; their company culture is full of creativity, fun, and happiness.