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1) Tenaciousness is a competency.
I quickly developed a mental schedule of when assignments, comments, and cupcakes are due. They're spread out evenly and always due on the same day, so it's pretty easy to learn. I'd try to get the assignments done after I got home from work on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, but they often took me more than a few days working a few hours at a time to watch all the lectures and do all 3 assignments. Then on Sunday or Monday night I need to comment and do the cupcake. Just write whatever comes into your head because it's graded by completion of the criteria, not on professionalism or grammar.
I quickly developed a mental schedule of when assignments, comments, and cupcakes are due. They're spread out evenly and always due on the same day, so it's pretty easy to learn. I'd try to get the assignments done after I got home from work on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, but they often took me more than a few days working a few hours at a time to watch all the lectures and do all 3 assignments. Then on Sunday or Monday night I need to comment and do the cupcake. Just write whatever comes into your head because it's graded by completion of the criteria, not on professionalism or grammar.
2) Tenaciousness is also about attitude.
Some of the assignments were tedious, and I would skip them in the beginning but now I just do them anyway. I think the fact that I NEED the best grade possible in this four point class is helping me stay motivated. The lectures are long, but they're getting more interesting, and I like writing about myself. My attitude is "keep moving forward," so I'm writing to answer the questions without having to overthink assignments like I have in other classes. It's cool to see how long the blog is getting, so that's actually helpful in driving me forward. I've got the hang of things. Next week I plan on getting ahead instead of taking the week off completely.
Some of the assignments were tedious, and I would skip them in the beginning but now I just do them anyway. I think the fact that I NEED the best grade possible in this four point class is helping me stay motivated. The lectures are long, but they're getting more interesting, and I like writing about myself. My attitude is "keep moving forward," so I'm writing to answer the questions without having to overthink assignments like I have in other classes. It's cool to see how long the blog is getting, so that's actually helpful in driving me forward. I've got the hang of things. Next week I plan on getting ahead instead of taking the week off completely.
3) Three tips about (1) fostering the skills that support tenacity and (2) developing the 'tenacious mindset:
1. Write down the schedule and figure out when you need to START working, instead of just when things are due
2. Watch the lectures because you will FEEL more engaged in the class.
3. Don't skip the first two weeks of assignments because that's when you'll start developing the hang of things.
1. Write down the schedule and figure out when you need to START working, instead of just when things are due
2. Watch the lectures because you will FEEL more engaged in the class.
3. Don't skip the first two weeks of assignments because that's when you'll start developing the hang of things.
Hey April, I enjoyed reading your post. I also had a hard time keeping up with the assignments and lectures every week. You are exactly right when you say that our habits form within the first few weeks of our classes. Attitude really is the most important thing when we strive to succeed in our every day lives. When things get difficult, it is best to remain positive and continue to press forward!
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ReplyDeleteI did enjoy reading your pointers to individuals who are about to take ENT 3003. I found it very true to make sure that you stay on top of lectures and all assignments especially in the first two weeks of the course. I have noticed, since the semester started that a section of students does not complete the assignments. And if you start the race after everyone else has left the gate, good luck crossing the finish line.
Wow, I am completely bedazzled by your keen ability to mentally schedule things accordingly it is truly a sought after skill that goes a long way in the job market and establishing yourself as a valuable individual. And I completely agree that this class is super tedious. I started implementing those tips that you wrote out, and wow did I see a change in my life. Complete gamechanger, thank you so much!
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