14A – Halfway Reflection

1) Tenaciousness is a competency.
In keeping up with the requirements of this course, I have been tenacious in understanding that no one is going to do the work for me, therefore, I have to be responsible and put forth the effort. Also, I was able to become a better time manager as this course forced me to work ahead in order to remain on track with the weekly deadlines. With being tenacious in this class and developing more tenacious, I was able to transcribe that tenacity into other areas of my life because I gained motivation. This course has taught me that in order to be successful, you have to put your ideas into action and in order to advance, you have to work day by day with a purpose to complete a mission. 

2) Tenaciousness is also about attitude. 
A moment when I felt like giving up, was when I had three exams in one week to study for and also had multiple assignments I had to complete for this class. I was extremely overwhelmed and felt like everything was falling apart. However, I reevaluated myself and built the tenacity I needed to overcome this obstacle. I inscribed in myself the idea that no one is going to give you handouts, you have to work for it. This pulled me through and developed a tenacious attitude in me to be successful and overcome any obstacle that is put in my way. The experiences that most contributed to this was when I had a talk with my mentor who is currently making 100k a year in a field I would like to pursue, and he advised me that I would also face similar scenarios so I have to began preparing myself now if I was to be successful and make as much money as him. 

 3) Three tips.

• Work ahead!!!
• Always understand that if you want something, you have to work for it because nothing is going to be handed to you. Therefore, if you want to be successful, you have to approach every opportunity or obstacle with a mindset that you will nothing will get in your way.
• Understand that there are other who are struggling with tougher situations, so don't complain and be grateful in having the opportunity you have to even take this course. Learn and use the resources as a driving force in life.