1. A time that comes to mind when I failed this semester is trying to qualify for the club golf tournament. I was too focused on other things (schoolwork, friends, going out) that I put my golf game on the back burner. When it came time to qualify I fell way short of the needed score. My game was all over the place, I had been missing classes, and I was angry because it was too late to get better.
2. I learned that it is important to balance everything in your life. It is easy to forget about certain things and put them on the back burner. While golf is just a hobby it is an important way for me to release my stress and relax. I am constantly learning to find ways that will make me happy and healthy in the long term.
3. I think in general that I do not like failure. Overtime that dislike has shifted from being embarrassed to not liking to lose. When I fail at something it makes me want to try harder next time and be successful. Not being able to play golf well because I didn't practice was emotionally straining but I changed my behavior by starting to practice more immediately after. This class has forced us to talk about creating an entire business and reflect on those decisions over time. In this "simulation" I have made many mistakes and realized my business would have failed on certain ideas. I am more likely to take a risk now but even more likely to think about how I can try my best during the task.
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Hi Grant,
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a heartfelt post about a personal failure. We've all been down this road before, where we lose track of tending to the important things in our lives. It sounds like this failure was a "wake-up" call for you as you learned something important--balance. You always hear this buzzword today, and it almost sounds cliche', but it's not. Having balance in our lives is a huge part of the foundation to be successful. Best, Emily