Halfway Reflection

1.) Entrepreneurship is a course that requires a lot of diligence because of the many weekly assignments. Over the first half of the course, I have learned to think quickly and creatively. These are skills that come in handy when you have complex assignments such as solving a real-world problem.

2.) When I ever feel like giving up, I simply look back to my past accomplishments in life and think of the moment before those accomplishments and remember to myself that if I had quit at that moment I would have never done all of the great things that I have. I think this mindset is the core source of my tenacity. The main experience that taught me how to really work hard was my wrestling career. Wrestling is the hardest sport there is. The sport is the only high school sport that requires the successful athletes to be committed 24/7 7 days a week. I learned how to lose up to 20 pounds in a matter of a couple of weeks all so that I could have success in the sport.

3.)
My first tip to those looking to learn the art of tenacity would be to never lose sight of your goals. If you always remember what you are working towards you won't make decisions that don't support your cause.

My second tip to those looking to become more tenacious would be to surround yourself with those that you think have tenacious attributes because maybe their qualities will rub off on you.

Lastly, to be very cliche, don't give up, ever.


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  1. UnknownMarch 10, 2018 at 5:36 PM

    Hey Kerry,

    This is a good introspection into how your semester has been going in this class. There are a lot of different things that go into making decisions for a business venture. Things will always get in the way of what you want to do. Never forget to move forward and know that there is a way around every obstacle that will come in your way. Best of luck in the future with your business idea.

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