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| Here is a picture of my foster and I. Fostering is one of the reasons for my involvement in Project Canis |
1. Overall, this journey has been super fun for me. This class pushed me out of my comfort zone in many aspects. At the beginning of this class, I dreaded having to find people to interview. Reaching out and connecting with people that I did not know was difficult for me. However, the more I did it, the more confident I became in the ability to communicate effectively. Most individuals are receptive to meeting new people and having a conversation about ideas. The same idea with the elevator pitches, the idea of getting in front of a camera, was terrifying to me. While I still have some ways to go, I have already made great strides. My favorite aspects of this class were probably interacting with my group through peer reviews and reading their own posts. They always gave me constructive criticism, gave me new insights, and were overall encouraging. It was nice to see each other grow and become more confident with each post and assignment.
2. My most formative experience in this course was my three elevator pitches. I got a lot of great information provided, but it also taught me to be confident within myself. I'll remember it because I went from trying to find ways to avoid these types of assignments to dealing with uncomfortable situations head-on. Sometimes even seeking unknown and new situations. My three pitches are what I am most proud of, while I have room to grow and be better, I am going into these situations much improved.
3. I do not quite see myself as an entrepreneur yet. However, I have begun to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. I see the world a little differently. I am starting to see more opportunities in situations that I thought were a nuisance. I am starting to put myself in circumstances where there is potential for failure. I no longer avoid failure as much because I realize that it is part of growing and learning.
4. My one recommendation is to have fun with these assignments. While this course is a grade, you will learn more when you have a blast and have an open mind when it comes to the tasks. Look at each post not as a grade but as an experience where you get to cultivate and grow yourself. When you don't look at this as just a course, you will push yourself and not cut corners.
Thank you everyone who was along for this journey!
Taylor,
ReplyDeleteYou made a great point about putting yourself in situations that could lead to failure. After reading some books about entrepreneurs, the common theme among them was early failures. I’ll tell myself that if I fail, it will be a great story to tell later when I’m more successful. Once you fail a few times and live through it, what is there to be afraid of anymore, right?
Taylor,
ReplyDeleteI agree that at the beginning it was difficult to step out of our comfort zones and reach out to friends or strangers. I enjoyed watching your elevator pitches and see you improve each one. I too enjoyed reading your posts and other members in the blog groups and receive feedback.Im glad that we both are more confident in our ideas and less afraid of failure! Its been a pleasure!
Hey Taylor,
ReplyDeleteI do think one of the strengths of this class is the fact that it forces you to do things that are typically outside of one's comfort zone and makes you go and figure out how to do things you've never done before. The awkwardness and the discomfort of the experience is just part of the growing pains of becoming a better person. I think the elevator pitches help do this as most people are uncomfortable or lack the confidence and technical skills to speak to audiences in professional settings, while still trying to maintain a sense sincerity. The class is indeed about the experience.