1) Tenaciousness is a competency. What are the behaviors that you have used (or developed) to keep up with the requirements of 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?
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' ?
1) I personally like to work ahead in this class (most of the time at least!). It just makes it so much easier to get things done if you work ahead! I also have to remind myself that assignments are due at noon on the day off and not at midnight! I've missed a quiz because of that, but they aren't worth that much so it's okay! If you keep up with the assignments the class is pretty easy.
2) I have wanted to give up SO MANY times in my college career but every time I just want to throw my hands up and turn my towel in, I think of where I want to be when I'm done with this adventure. I personally think my whole college experience has given me a tenacious attitude. I want to be successful and it seems like you can't be successful in this day and age without having a degree. Another reason is my mother has always wanted to come to UF but when she finished school she already had 2 kids and was living down south so she never had the chance to fulfill her dreams, she often tell me that I am living her dream and how she is so proud that I get a chance to! That's enough for me to keep going and get through!
3) Foster the skill of getting a head in the game it will always put you ahead and make your life easier when it comes to your other classes. This class is an easy A, and you learn a lot from it so take advantage! When developing the tenacious mindset this is an easy class but it's also requires some time as well, don't underestimate how much time or effort you should put into this class, after all you are paying for it! Lastly, take everything Dr. Pryor says and try to use it in your everyday life! He is very knowledgeable and if you yourself want to be an entrepreneur it will do you wonders, and if you don't I guarantee you'll still use some of the information in your everyday job!
Hello Jaycie,
ReplyDeleteI liked how you mentioned working ahead. It seems like we both do this because many of my peer reviews are comments on your assignments and vis versa. I agree, I have to continue to remind myself that assignments are due at noon and not at 11:59pm. I am proud of you for your self-encouragement to keep going and to have the thought of where you want to end up. I enjoyed reading about how you related the assignment to your mother. I liked your advice and image! Thank you for sharing.
Hello Jaycie,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that working ahead in this class is much easier. Quizzes are always open on Fridays and I set a reminder on my phone and change the date on my reminder to next week Friday every time I complete the quiz. Even if the quizzes aren't worth much I always try to get as many points. I also agree with you that a college degree is necessary nowadays. Even though this is an easy class, everyone should take the time and effort to complete each assignment to the best of their abilities.
Hi Jaycie,
ReplyDeleteI like your advice about using what Dr. Pryor says and using it in everyday life. One important thing people often overlook is how applicable the lessons we learn are to everyday life. I often see life lessons being integrated into my classes, especially the classes surrounding my major, Education Sciences. Also, since I am an International Development and Humanitarian Assistance minor I feel as though I am recieving lots of good community advice that can be implemented right here in Gainesville.