1) What was the general theme or argument of the book?
I decided to read How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big by Scott Adams,
which is written in order to teach others how to effectively take care of themselves in
order to find a lot of success after many failures.He encourages his readers to be selfish
with their time and to spend time being active and pursuing a career.
which is written in order to teach others how to effectively take care of themselves in
order to find a lot of success after many failures.He encourages his readers to be selfish
with their time and to spend time being active and pursuing a career.
2) How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning
in ENT 3003?
in ENT 3003?
I think the book definitely enhanced what I learned in ENT3003. I think that this class
made me really stressed about all of the possibilities that could happen when starting
your own business, but this book taught me how to prioritize my health and happiness
while pursuing my dreams. I think this book reinforced the need to develop who you are
outside of your business goals.
made me really stressed about all of the possibilities that could happen when starting
your own business, but this book taught me how to prioritize my health and happiness
while pursuing my dreams. I think this book reinforced the need to develop who you are
outside of your business goals.
3) If you had to design an exercise for this class, based on the book you read, what would
that exercise involve?
that exercise involve?
I would develop an exercise that forced students to focus on their personal goals in the
future that were not business related that they wanted to develop. For example, I would
write about how I would want to continue to be physically active, I wanted to meet someone
and start a family and buy a new house.
future that were not business related that they wanted to develop. For example, I would
write about how I would want to continue to be physically active, I wanted to meet someone
and start a family and buy a new house.
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 expectations?
I think my biggest surprise was definitely regarding goal setting. He said that one problemwhat did you learn that differed most from your expectations?
with goal setting is that they tend to be far in the future, so it is difficult to put in work today
for a goal that seems so far away. He encourages his readers to not set a deadline for their
goals and to accomplish them as the time is right.
I did not read this book so it was very interesting to read your summary and learn what this author thinks about failure. I agree that also in life you should put your personal goals ahead of career sometimes because that's ultimately what will make you the happiest. When I think about my future I also do not only think about my job but also how I want to buy a house, start a family, travel, and stay healthy.
ReplyDeleteHey Meghan! I read this book for my second reading reflection. I found this book interesting because along with business lessons, it also teaches life lessons. I was also surprised about goal setting. We are taught from such a young age to set goals, but setting goals sometimes sets people up for disappointment. I think that setting goals without a deadline is such an important point. Good job!
ReplyDeleteHi Meghan, I also read this book for this assignment and very happy I did. I figured this would be another self help book, but instead I think it gave some good tangible examples about how to improve your daily routine. I especially liked the hypothetical exercise you created for this class as I think it is critical for students to be able to identify and separate the two.
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