Halfway Reflection
It's been two months now since starting this blog and, therefore, the documentation of my entrepreneurial journey. In this time, I have come to completely change my use of time and my overall mindset. I used to procrastinate everything heavily, staying up extremely late the night before to complete multiple assignments. Since the beginning of this semester and this ENT 3003 course, however, I have stopped all of those past (unhealthy) habits. To keep up with the requirements of this course, I have learned to start working on assignments early on in the week, only to later complete the assignment by a reasonable time on the day before its due at the latest. Ultimately, this change is a result of better time management. I have learned to use a calendar and stick to it as best as possible. Making the conscious decision to complete work rather than slack off and take a nap has proven to improve my overall productivity.
Despite these grand changes in both my behavior and my attitude, I did not go through this journey without some doubts, even feeling like I couldn’t make it through a couple of weeks. It was not the work associated with this class that forced me to push through and keep working hard, but the accumulation of work from other classes in combination with this course. One week I thought I was going to burn out. I was stressed about an exam that accounts for a large fraction of my grade, had to write and present a speech, complete a seeming multitude of assignments, and decide what business concept I wanted to pursue for this course. It all seemed like a little too much; however, I took one thing at a time. I stayed at the library for hours grinding out assignments. After each metaphorical check off on my to-do list, I felt a little better. I felt a sense of relief. My friends also encouraged, letting me know that they believed I could do it all. And I did. From then on I decided to remain determined and focused. My prime focus has been productivity. If I feel as though I haven't been productive enough one say, I choose to do something to make up for it. With all of the above in mind, I believe I have developed a tenacious attitude over the past two months. My experience with others, learning how much others have done in the time that I've done so little in comparison, has contributed to this. My awareness that I can do more that I am doing now has forced me to work harder, to be more tenacious.
If I were to offer advice to next semester's student regarding how they may become a tenacious individual, I would say they should (1) explore what truly motivates them, (2) dedicate themselves to managing their time wisely, (3) connect with like-minded individuals (tenacious minds).
Despite these grand changes in both my behavior and my attitude, I did not go through this journey without some doubts, even feeling like I couldn’t make it through a couple of weeks. It was not the work associated with this class that forced me to push through and keep working hard, but the accumulation of work from other classes in combination with this course. One week I thought I was going to burn out. I was stressed about an exam that accounts for a large fraction of my grade, had to write and present a speech, complete a seeming multitude of assignments, and decide what business concept I wanted to pursue for this course. It all seemed like a little too much; however, I took one thing at a time. I stayed at the library for hours grinding out assignments. After each metaphorical check off on my to-do list, I felt a little better. I felt a sense of relief. My friends also encouraged, letting me know that they believed I could do it all. And I did. From then on I decided to remain determined and focused. My prime focus has been productivity. If I feel as though I haven't been productive enough one say, I choose to do something to make up for it. With all of the above in mind, I believe I have developed a tenacious attitude over the past two months. My experience with others, learning how much others have done in the time that I've done so little in comparison, has contributed to this. My awareness that I can do more that I am doing now has forced me to work harder, to be more tenacious.
If I were to offer advice to next semester's student regarding how they may become a tenacious individual, I would say they should (1) explore what truly motivates them, (2) dedicate themselves to managing their time wisely, (3) connect with like-minded individuals (tenacious minds).
Hey Kira! I think it is great you are putting those problems that seem so minimal in so many peoples lives as a priority. I still struggle with both procrastination and staying up very late and even though I have tried fixing my schedule I still have a hard time. I think that awareness is the first step but only being aware and not doing anything about it is exactly where most people get stuck.
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