The experience that sticks out in my mind the most was the Bug List. This was the first assignment of the semester and I had no idea what I was getting into. Before I read into it, I thought the assignment was actually about bugs. I’ll remember this years later because I have never had to list all of my annoyances before. I realized that I have so many but they are so hard to think of. I also realized that despite being annoyed by so many things, they are easy to brush off and I am generally happy. I felt proud after I recorded my first elevator pitch because it was the first time I had ever done one. I improved the pitch over time, but watching it back I was very pleased and felt confident in my speaking ability.
Now at the end of this course, I do see that I have the potential to be an entrepreneur. I have some of the skills you need, including creative and clear communication. However, I don’t think I see myself being an entrepreneur in the future. These skills are very transferrable and I would like to focus my efforts in a different sector. My entrepreneurial mindset has developed in that I see how you can apply it to so many different parts of life. It’s easier to get what you want when you apply entrepreneurial tactics trying to get it.
To students going down this path in the future, I recommend taking each assignment one step at a time. It is easy to get overwhelmed, but if you use time management and keep up a schedule for completing your assignments, you will do just fine. Take deep breaths and focus on your strengths. Everyone has them and you will be able to use them in this course one way or another!
I really like your post and can relate to it a lot. I had no idea what I was getting into once the bug list started. I'm glad you think you have potential and seeing your post throughout the semester I definitely think you do as well.
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ReplyDeleteThe bug list was challenging. I'm not one to complain, so even if something annoys me I brush it off. That assignment drove me crazy. I think its good that you are confident in your entrepreneur skills because you never know when they will come in handy. I love your advice to students in the future. I would like to add that this course is a great opportunity for students to strengthen the skills they are week in. Great post.
Hey Molly! I agree about the big list. That was one of the most difficult assignments because I couldn't really think about that many things that bothered me enough. I think doing that assignment again I could potentially do it faster because I've developed more of an entrepreneurial mindset that wants to fix things that bother me. Great post!
ReplyDeleteHi Molly. I agree with you about how the entrepreneurial skills can be transferable. It was during this pandemic at my job that I noticed what we were learning through this course were being applied to the decisions made and reorganizing operations over the last month. Being able to notice the problems and finding solutions has helped to keep my section, and the department afloat during this time. All the best to you as you continue to pursue your life goals!
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