1) This semester in this class I have failed to do video submissions. . . a lot. Every time I tried to make myself do them I just had a hundred excuses as to why I could not. I did not have enough time or I was going to be out of town even though interviewing random people does not require you to be in town.
2) I learned that I have a weakness. That weakness comes from not wanting to step outside of my comfort zone. I do not like talking to people that I do not know and it is hard for me to make myself do it.
3) My reflection on it is that it is embarrassing as the assignment states. It is just a cowardly thing to not want to talk to people or put my self out there. This is something I will definitely need to improve upon moving forward. Talking to people you do not know and getting outside of your comfort zone is a key factor in marketing for a business or marketing yourself as a professional. The thing this class taught me about that is that I have to make a change. Everything is not going to be handed to me the way I want it to be I may have to go outside of my comfort zone to really achieve what I want.
I completly understand about the videos, i didnt do some either since i feel awkward about it but it seemed like you learned alot. great job on the assignment!
ReplyDeleteHey Joshua,
ReplyDeleteYou are not the only person who feels that way. I, as well, do not like talking to random people especially interviewing.. But throughout this class, I gained some sort of confidence. Confidence is very important especially when you have your own business. You need to sell your stuff to strangers. You will do great! Don't be too disappointed! Please visit my blog and give me some feedback on my exit strategy. It is http://bongjukang.blogspot.com/2016/04/celebrating-failure.html#comment-form
Hey there Joshua! Good job on this assignment!
ReplyDeleteI struggled in the same way as you did in this class. I always had so much trouble getting out there and talking to a bunch of people we don't know about something. I know it is annoying, but its not a skill that is easy to develop and also if you don't have your grade depending on it, we will most likely never even think about working on it. If you are ever bored, you can read my celebrating failure post, I put a lot of time into it http://gcwindow.blogspot.com/2016/04/celebrating-failure.html
Take care!