I am not a fan of hard work, though when I do it, I feel very accomplished, whether that be school, or work, or life in general. After hearing what Dweck has said about learning, I realized I should be looking at this as a growth experience, one that will make me smarter and a better human being. I want to be able to seek out challenges, because they will make me stronger, no matter the outcome. This is a good perspective to keep in mind as I go throughout this class and other classes. They are there to make me better, and I should be excited for that. I hope to keep this mindset and learn more about it throughout this semester.
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Seems like you got a lot from Carol Dweck! It's always super hard because people always say grades don't define you-- I get that because you could work so hard and still do poorly, but I mean, grades are still pretty important, you know? I hope that you do get a lot from your classes! I'm also really happy that you can accept a B as long as you enjoyed yourself; although we have never met, I can tell that you work really hard and do a good job! I hope your semester is going well :^).
ReplyDeleteThe thought that grades do not define you is certainly a nice sentiment but it is one that is difficult to fully accept. While I agree someone can be a poor student while still putting in a great deal of effort into their studies, it would seem the business world as a whole does not agree with this sentiment. It would be nice if individuals were judged more on their own merits, rather than letters on a piece of paper.
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