1) What was the general theme or argument of the book?
The general theme was about failure and how to maneuver failure into a path to success.
2) How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning in ENT 3003?
It enhanced what I've learned in this class because I honestly have a fear of failure and a fear of others knowing I failed, especially those that look up to me. But this book solidified that failure is necessary for success, without it success won't happen.
3) If you had to design an exercise for this class, based on the book you read, what would that exercise involve?
I would involve an activity where we try to implement things that maximize our personal energy for a week and see how well we're able to get things done for school/work.
4) What was your biggest surprise or 'aha' moment when reading the book? In other words, what did you learn that differed most from your expectation?
The biggest surprised had to be when he said that every skill we gain will double your chances of success. This was interesting to me because I feel like it's easy to downplay certain skills we acquire if they don't directly help us in our career goals or have much meaning to us. But theres value in all skills. We never know when that hidden skill will be useful.
Hey Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteThe book you chose for you reading reflecting seems like a very good and interesting read. Learning from failure is an important skill to learn in order to be successful. I too fear failure and this book sounds nice to read. I did not realize there was value to skills not related to work. It is surprising to me that they double your chance of success too! Keep up the great work!
Hey Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI like the book the have chosen. I feel that failure is a part of life and its whether or not we decide to do something about it. That is what makes you successful or not. The exercise for the class would definitely be a helpful activity for college kids. Great work
Hey Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI think we are both talking about the same book, and I feel it was so interesting. I learned so much from that book, and I am pretty sure you did too. Failure is definitely a part of life, and we just have to learn how to deal with it.