14A Halfway Reflection

1) In order to keep up with this class, I have learned to manage my time well and be responsible. With the assignments due on Friday's and Monday's, it is easy to forget about them and wait for the last minute to do them. I learned the hard way that it is smart to start the assignments early as some of them require hours to complete. I have learned to manage my time better in order to start my assignments earlier.

2) This past weekend was a big weekend in Gainesville. With LSU coming to town for the football game, campus was rocking. Getting done with practice late in the afternoon, we had recruits coming for official visits which requires us to go to events with them. I had yet to complete my blogs for the week and did not want to do them at all. I knew that I had to complete them and could not miss the assignments. I had to put the distractions of everyone hanging out aside and go complete my work. I felt like stopping multiple times but knew it was better to complete them. What pulled me through was getting the grade for my work. The grade is important so I knew I had to complete it. I feel that this class has helped me advance my tenacious attitude. The assignments take time and with so many things going on it is easy to push them aside. I feel that working hard on these assignments early can help get them done and not worry about the deadline. IT helps you work harder to manage time and fight through distractions.

3) Three Tips:

• It is important to figure out your schedule and complete these assignments early. This will help develop time management skills which would lessen stress at the deadline and allow people to focus more on other exams or events. Being great with time management helps out with all facets of life and will be important going into the workforce.
• Being tenacious in life is something that is a necessity. When someone knocks you down or fires you, or does not invest in the company, it is not a time to quit. Being tenacious is about getting up when someone or something knocks you down. Coming back stronger is what will be the outcome from the failures.
• Having the skills to be tenacious is something that can be developed. People are born with the ability to bounce back quick, while others take more time to develop it. It will come over time. I would advise to continue to try your best to bounce back as quickly as possible and diving into something that is enjoyable so even if it is tough, you are willing to put the time in and work hard for whatever you are doing.