14A – Halfway Reflection

1.  To keep up with this course you definitely have to plan ahead.  Many of the assignments are not just assignments you can do right after watching the lectures.  My game plan has been to start ahead, then finish it as the week progresses.  I tend to start my blog early and then continue to add little by little until the due date.  Some assignments may require interviews and questionnaires with people so it's not always something you can cram into a few hours.

2.  A few months ago I participated in 15k run.  I was with 3 other friends who were in much better shape than me.  We started and i kept the pace with them.  But after the halfway mark , my body got really fatigued and I had to walk. About 3km before the end, I noticed a sharp pain in my foot due to my shoes being worn out.  Every step I took hurt more and more.  At one point I sat down for a few minutes and adjusted my shoe.  I rememebered that when I started , I told myself I had to finish no matter what. So i walked thru the pain and felt very accomplished after the fact.  During the last two months I've had the tenacious additude somewhat.  Mainly because I really want to start my own business and sometimes that means having to get out your comfort zone.  This attitude is necessary.

3.  Rememeber your goals and reasons you started this class and focus on how you will feel at the finish line.  This sense of accomplishement is enough to keep you tenacious!  Don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone.  Take chances, and really do the assignments.  Speak up in class and in discussions because peers may also have great feedback and support. Last but not least, remember that all entrepreneurs had to start somewhere.  Not everyone was born rich and successful.