14A- Halfway Reflection

1) I think this course is like a lot of other courses I've taken and a lot of other things in life in general, in that developing certain behaviors can help change your success drastically. I've had to develop a mindset that hard work is the only thing that is going to allow me to reach my goals. Some things just are not easy, so working hard is the only way to have success. For this course especially, I've had to work on time management and get in a routine of completing work on certain days. Keeping track of online assignments can be difficult at first, so I had to change that behavior. I have also had to learn to not get frustrated when I can't think of something right away, because some ideas, especially business ideas, take time to formulate. I think those three behaviors are what have been key to my success in this course.

2) There have been many moments in my life when  I thought about giving up. One in particular was during my first ever calculus class. I have never been a huge fan of math, and I hated calculus from the moment I was in the course. I had trouble throughout the year and thought about dropping the course several times. At some point, I realized that I was going to have to take it at some point or another, so I might as well push through and finish the best I can. I definitely feel like I've developed a tenacious attitude throughout the past few months. I have had some pretty difficult courses that have required a lot of discipline and hard work from me, so I think that has made me more determined and tenacious.

3) Three tips:
-There is no way around hard work. You cannot cheat success, and those who work hard are rewarded.
-It takes time to get used to working hard. It might be very unpleasant at first, but once you get into a groove, things get more enjoyable.
-Constantly visualize your end goal to stay motivated. It can be easy to lose yourself in the midst of work, but if you always think about what you are working toward, it can help remind you why you are working so hard.