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? I definitely have had to set myself on a schedule. I considered completing the course within the first week as suggested, however found myself procrastinating and completing each assignment weekly.  Since I chose this method I find myself in a constant battle with my procrastination and completing my homework by the due date. I think I have grown slightly, and been able to work on my task oriented side throughout this course. 

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? The most trying time in my life was last spring semester. I was enrolled in Financial Accounting and Orgo 2 among other not as hard classes. At the same time, my family was going through a trying time as well. I felt as if I was constantly in a state of turmoil and at one point I felt like I could not continue the semester and the stress it brought. Although I technically quit by dropping financial accounting, I was able to build a more tenacious attitude and follow through with orgo 2. Orgo 2 was both a humbling, and trying time. I have never been so genuinely confused in a class even after giving so many hours of my time studying. This class taught me that everything comes to an end good and bad and that sometimes giving your best may just not be good enough. However, even with these two lessons learned, I also learned to appreciate everything a little more and to remain tenacious for everything I am passionate about. 

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'?My three tips would be to 1. Never let your dream fall to 2nd, always keep your goals in mind, this will make even the most tedious or boring tasks seem worth it.   2. Don't settle for the bare minimum, whether for an assignment, a meeting, or even friends always give it your all, over time your best will just keep getting better.   3. Ask questions, it's better to ask 400 questions and get the job done correctly than asking none and having to redo it over and over.