14A – Halfway Reflection

1) One thing I tend to do in this course is to have a set time to do my assignments. At the beginning of the week, I plan out what I am going to do school wise, so I set aside a specific time to do these assignments. Since I follow through with my plans, I get them done on time.

2) There are many times when I have felt like giving up throughout my life. In this class specifically, most of the assignments where I have to interview people have made me feel like giving up. The way I pull through is by knowing that my grade rides on me completing these assignments, so I kick myself into motion. I feel like I have developed a tenacious attitude by attacking assignments early and getting them done before the deadline.

3) Tip 1. Don't let your mind beat you. In saying this, I mean that even if you are hearing a voice telling you to quit, don't listen.

Tip 2. Have a positive attitude. If you are always dreading doing things, then you will subconsciously procrastinate doing them because you don't want to. Look at things in a positive light and it will be a lot easier to get them done.

Tip 3. Be persistent. When you ask a bunch of people for an interview and they all say no, it may feel like time to give up. Stay the course. Finish the assignment. Do work, son. Do work.

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  1. AnonymousMarch 9, 2020 at 9:40 AM

    Hi Michael,
    I agree with you that in this class you have to leave a sufficient amount of time aside to be able to complete the assignments. There is a lot of writing required so sometimes the assignments take longer than planned. I also try to plan out when I am going to work on the assignments in the beginning of the week. I like how you worded your tip 1 of not letting your mind beat you because that is what causes most people to give up. Great job and advice!

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