This course has definitely tested by knowledge. Because it is an online course, I enjoy how I can make my own schedule regarding when to watch lectures and complete the weekly assignments. Professor Pryor is a very engaging speaker and does a great job at keeping the material fun and interesting. Within these last few weeks, I feel I have definitely gotten better at developing my entrepreneurial intelligence. Though difficult at times, each week I am learning how to train my brain into thinking like an entrepreneur and build a new idea off of a prior one. That being said, I am eager and excited to continue with this course and further enhance the quality of my entrepreneurial skill set to see where I can take my business opportunity.
2. Tenaciousness is also about attitude. Talk about a moment of two where 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 definitely been a few moments within these last two months where I have felt like giving up. Some of the concepts and ideas have seemed to farfetched that I felt like I would never be able to grasp them, much less build off of them. This was particularly present within the first couple of weeks because I have never really exercised an entrepreneurial mindset, so I was very discouraged. However, I do feel that I have learned a lot and become tenacious. The weekly objectives almost come naturally to me now and rarely struggle with completing assignments in a thorough manner. I hope to continue with this progress and build a business opportunity that I am proud of.
3. Three tips. What are three tips you would offer next semester's students about (1) fostering the skills that support tenacity and (2) developing the 'tenacious mindset'?
- Think about and develop a business idea you are truly passionate about.
- Read the assignments before watching the lectures. This will help you apply the key points Professor Pryor highlights to your work.
- Take into consideration the comments your peers leave on your work.
Brooke,
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is hard at first to get into the entrepreneur mindset. It is hard to identify small problems in your life, and then try to find a solution to them. It is important to create something you care about or as you said to follow your passions. People will put more effort and creativity into an idea that they are passionate about.
Brooke,
ReplyDeleteI completely feel the same way! I found it difficult to get into the entrepreneurial mindset as well, especially early on in the course. It's not a skill you just have. It's something that comes with time and practice, which is definitely something I've been able to get throughout the 14 assignments we've had over the course of the semester. I think the tips you provided will definitely be helpful to the incoming class of students who take this course in the coming semester. Overall, very good post.