14A- Halfway Reflection

1. In order to keep up with this course I have used and developed many traits. Organization is key in order to keep on top of assignments and as an entrepreneur as a whole. One has to be focused on the tasks at hand and get the job done on a deadline. Another trait one must have is comfort around others and good communicative skills whether it’s with others or being able to convey ones ideas effectively. If you are able to communicate an idea, product, or service we’ll enough, you can profit from it. 

2. There have been several times where I just wanted to give up in one of my other classes and sometimes when it was difficult to get certain people to interview for this course alone. I believe I’ve always had a tenacious attitude and don’t go down and stay down easily. As a kid, when my friends would be better at me in a certain sport or competition, I would keep coming back and playing again, even if kept losing. I think that’s important as an entrepreneur as there are several times you are going to hear no, but only need one yes to be a success. I’ve developed this throughout my childhood and as someone who has heard a lot of no’s in internships and have gotten 3. 

3.

 1) Be persistent in the face of criticism and utilize it to make your idea better. 

2) Preplan your interviews ahead of time and have a set of questions. This saves time, helps mold your idea more effectively, and makes you seem more professional. This tenacious approach keeps you pushing through even the most mundane and tedious tasks that you simply do not want to do. 

3) Do all the assignments the way they should be done, the course is a unique experience and you would only be cheating yourself if you do not fully immerse yourself in it. Being tenacious here, even when you have been worn down by all the work required for the course, gives you a very rewarding sense of achievement and experience in the end.