Looking back through my assignments and experiences, I thought, "Damn it. I probably could have done better for a couple assignments." I thought that because there were a couple of assignments I didn't do like the first elevator pitch because 1) I was dreading it, 2) I hate being in front of the camera, and 3) I was extremely lazy that week and had no desire to do anything. This semester I had a lot of ups and downs, which is life in general, and I could see it through my work. Others might not be able to, but I know myself and I can tell. I don't think it's a bad thing to be honest. However, I did enjoy some of these assignments.
The most formative experience would probably be the bugs list. I didn't think that would have a big impact on me, but it really made me look at my daily life and find issues that could be fixed. In a weird way, it made me sort of optimistic because my goal of the assignment later on was to figure out what could be done or why the problem exists and if there could be change. Now when I see a problem, I think of ways it could be fixed.
My most joyous experience would be reading other's blog posts, especially reading about their entrepreneurship story. Reading people's inspiration or why they are interested in this class was enjoyable because I like stories of why people are doing what they are doing. You can always see a spark of passion in it. I loved reading about people's beginnings, ideas and ventures that could solve simple problems that people rarely notice or solve big problems that can change the world!
The experience that I am most proud of myself for accomplishing was the elevator pitch. It came in handy because I recently had to do an interview where I record myself when given a question. It prepared me for that and gave me confidence that I didn't know I could have.
Looking back at my mindset and comparing it to now, I would say I developed the entrepreneurial mindset. I am not sure if I see myself as an entrepreneur quite yet, but I say given time I would be! I have moved closer to becoming one. I think the first thing I would need to do would be to sell a product. I think everyone does have an entrepreneur side to them though.
I recommend students doing the assignments as soon as possible that way you have a free Friday/weekend and you don't have to stress too much. The assignments are pretty easy and fun! But if you make this class stressful, which it really isn't, then you won't learn or enjoy anything. Students should keep an open mind during this course and really enjoy it and try because it is an experience that you will learn from if you give it your all. To foster that mindset, I say really try as if you are going to get up the next day and start a big business because it might actually happen.
Hi Shelby,
ReplyDeleteI also agree that the bugs list was a formative experience. I did not see the class coming; when we were asked to come up with that list/compilation of "bugs" we recognized, I had no idea that we would then use it to come up with an entire venture. That was definitely an interesting experience. I am in love with your memes, oh my gosh!