Tenaciousness is a competency
To keep up with the requirements of this course requires a level of commitment grounded in a goal you have set out to achieve. Since this elective will contribute to my total credit hours required to graduate, there was no other option but to commit to the course and its requirements. Dedication was also necessary, to ensure deadlines were met, and to stay up to date with the lectures and assignments.
Tenaciousness is about attitude
I have just started a new job, which is great because I’ve been promoted at work. But I was moved to a completely new department in a completely new role. I am working long days, and am completely exhausted when I get home after the countless hours of trying to focus and learn. To then have to watch lectures or do assignments in the evening has been challenging, as my exhaustion has overtaken my motivation to want to do schoolwork. But then I remember this is only for a season, and I remember what I am trying to achieve with my education, and I press on. This is hard for me to say it is about a tenacious attitude because, when I think about that phrase, I think of relentless, untiring drive. In actuality, it is taking everything in me to just bear through it and make it to the end of the semester.
Three tips
1. Don’t wait! Stay ahead of assignments, especially since many rely on the information you get from interviews which can be time consuming.
2. Plan your week accordingly, especially if you are a non-traditional student, as weekly assignments are due on Fridays. I work Monday through Fridays, and it is difficult to get a lot of schoolwork done during the weekdays.
3. Don’t worry about identifying an opportunity immediately, or if your opportunity needs to change as you work through the assignments. I panicked a little bit in the first few weeks of class, thinking I needed some revolutionary product concept, when I struggle sometimes to come up with ideas. It’s ok! You get walked through the process week over week.
Hey James!
ReplyDeleteYou and I share a lot of the same thoughts and tips here. I especially can connect with you about having a long action packed day and trying to find time to study and meet deadlines. This issue is shared by almost every student, especially students in the distance learning program. I gave thought to this a bit in my assignment and spoke to keeping a notebook to help with time management. If you write something down you're more likely to meet that goal.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!