1) The behaviors that I have used to keep up with the requirements of this course is the have an open mind and be willing to step out of my comfort zone. Determination and perseverance have pushed me to step out of my comfort zone and do the best that I can for what this course requires. I have developed an understanding for what I thought was negative feedback and what I used to take personally. I know see it as constructive criticism and ways to improve for future references. I also learned that people are not attacking me personally when they tell me what they saw wrong they are reviewing my work so I could improve and do a better job, it is nothing personal.
2) I felt like giving up pretty early in the course with the second set of interviews. I remember thinking how hard and out of my comfort zone it was to find people to record and ask them personal questions. What help me pull through was the thought the more I do it the easier it gets and the more comfortable I get. I do believe I have developed a more positive way of thinking about situations that before I used to dread doing just because I am a shy person. I see them as a way of being more comfortable with the situation and with people in general. Also, the thought of the “more you do something, the better or easier it becomes” has helped me keep going. I have developed a tenacious attitude because so far I have not quit and I know I will keep going till the very end. What contributes to this is that I have learned to look at failures not as failures but as a way to grow and improve. I have also learned that failing is okay as long as you learn from the mistakes and come back stronger.
3) Three tips that I would offer next semester’s students are that you have to do the exercises because it is the only way you are going to feel comfortable with the course. Second, it is not easy but you have to push through because at the end you are going to be glad you did it. Third, practice does not make perfect because nothing is perfect but practice does make better and best. The only way you are going to get comfortable and confident is through practice.
Hey Daniela!
ReplyDeleteI agree that this course will put you outside of your comfort zone. I think your tips to future students would really help them! Nothing in this life is perfect but there are a few things that come close! The only way to achieve those things are through practice! Great job on pushing through and sticking with the class, it's never an easy task to ask strangers questions.
Hi Daniela,
ReplyDeleteLove your last line! Like Alora, I also agree that this course does indeed force you to go out in the world and do things you normally wouldn't do like record random strangers or hand out dollar bills just to see how the person is going to react. Being critiqued is a major part of this class! Sometimes it leaves you a little upset but without the feedback I wouldn't push myself to do a better. Great post. If you want to check out my post, just click the link below.http://jalekatircioglu.blogspot.com/2016/02/half-way-reflection.html
Hey Daniela!
ReplyDeleteYour post had a great part on appreciating constructive criticism! I know I haven't read anyone talk about it so far but you did. I too tend to take things personally as a side effect of my overthinking. I think I speak for all of our fellow entrepreneurs and bloggers when I say I'm really proud of how good of a job you did in getting out of your comfort zone throughout this course! I'm sure the skills will definitely come in handy in any obstacles life brings your way. Here's mine if you'd like to check it out: http://entreprevision.blogspot.com/2016/02/half-way-reaction.html