21A- Reading Reflection No.2
1) What was the general theme or argument of the book?
The book highlights two major mindsets that people possess. The first is the fixed mindset, described as one that accepts predetermined abilities, talents, skills, and aptitudes, whether they have truly been proven or not. The other, called the growth mindset, believes that these traits are not fixed and can be cultivated, learned, and developed through effort and knowledge. Ultimately, your transformation from a fixed to a growth mindset leads to behavioral changes and opportunity in all aspects of life.
2) How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning in ENT 3003?
This book, in my opinion, relates to the aspect of this course that exemplifies the development of an opportunity and the steps needed to create one. I have learned in this class that being successful more so comes from your experiences and connections than your predetermined skills and accomplishments. This book directly supports this claim, arguing that failure from experience should be viewed only as an opportunity to learn and grow.
3) If you had to design an exercise for this class, based on the book you read, what would that exercise involve?
I would have the class reflect on a past experience in which they experienced failure. I would ask them to describe the situation in detail, how they felt immediately after, how it affected them and how the feel about it currently. I would also ask what they learned from the experience and if it has any effect on their business idea created in this course. This exercise would support the book's perspective on failure as an opportunity developer and learning experience.
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?
What I learned that most surprised me was the fixed versus growth mindset in the aspect of a business/company. The chapter explained that a fixed mindset within business is common and often leads to initial success, but this success contributes to a confirmation of perspective of superior and inferior people. Many times, this superior outlook leads to a mentality that preserving reputation is more important than anything else. A growth mindset within a company involves doing new and innovative things, taking risks, and using varied skills. This is often seen in casual tech companies.
The book highlights two major mindsets that people possess. The first is the fixed mindset, described as one that accepts predetermined abilities, talents, skills, and aptitudes, whether they have truly been proven or not. The other, called the growth mindset, believes that these traits are not fixed and can be cultivated, learned, and developed through effort and knowledge. Ultimately, your transformation from a fixed to a growth mindset leads to behavioral changes and opportunity in all aspects of life.
2) How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning in ENT 3003?
This book, in my opinion, relates to the aspect of this course that exemplifies the development of an opportunity and the steps needed to create one. I have learned in this class that being successful more so comes from your experiences and connections than your predetermined skills and accomplishments. This book directly supports this claim, arguing that failure from experience should be viewed only as an opportunity to learn and grow.
3) If you had to design an exercise for this class, based on the book you read, what would that exercise involve?
I would have the class reflect on a past experience in which they experienced failure. I would ask them to describe the situation in detail, how they felt immediately after, how it affected them and how the feel about it currently. I would also ask what they learned from the experience and if it has any effect on their business idea created in this course. This exercise would support the book's perspective on failure as an opportunity developer and learning experience.
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?
What I learned that most surprised me was the fixed versus growth mindset in the aspect of a business/company. The chapter explained that a fixed mindset within business is common and often leads to initial success, but this success contributes to a confirmation of perspective of superior and inferior people. Many times, this superior outlook leads to a mentality that preserving reputation is more important than anything else. A growth mindset within a company involves doing new and innovative things, taking risks, and using varied skills. This is often seen in casual tech companies.
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