Final Reflection

I honestly could not choose just one assignment that stood out to me, so I am going to give you my top 3 (in no particular order). Starting off with the Elevator Pitch assignments, I really enjoyed the process from writing up my script to recording it. I think I created a persuasive pitch that was informative and eye-catching, something I am proud of. Next is the Venture Concept assignment. This was something that allowed students to put all the information and ideas together on paper. It helped me concrete a path for my business idea, while also gave me a sense of accomplishment knowing that I was able to come up with a solution to a problem. Last, but not least, my second Reading Reflection. The book I read, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dwek, truly opened my eyes to the kind of mindset I had about learning. I was too focused on the end result, and not on actually retaining and learning new information. I also put too much value in talent and not enough on hard work. Since reading the book, I have been putting 10x more effort, ensuring that I strive for excellence in everything I do.

When I first joined this class, I was stuck thinking that one had to be born an entrepreneur. I now know that it is something you can learn and implement into your life. I definitely have moved a lot closer to developing an entrepreneurial mindset, taking advantage of opportunities I see.

My first recommendation would be to read Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. It will set them on the right path towards achieving the mindset needed to succeed not only in this class, but in your life. Then I would say the best thing you can do to perform well in this class is to make an organized schedule of when you will complete assignments. This will keep you accountable, ensuring you get everything done with enough time, so you don’t have to rush.