14A

1) Tenaciousness is a competency.  I have used my time management skills to stay successful in this course. There are a lot of assignments to keep up with to remain on top of the class. Although it is possible to get ahead early in the semester with the actual assignments, the Cupcake quizzes and discussion posts can only be done during the week it is due, so you really have to stay organized and on top of things. I have developed the desire to learn and grow in the business world having taken this course. Although a lot of the assignments are tedious, you get out of this class what you put into it. This class encourages useful skills that should be learned, and its up to you what you do with that information or skills. 

2) Tenaciousness is also about attitude.There have been times in this class when I felt like giving up. For example, in the first week of class I missed the deadline for a quiz. As someone who always stays on top of things, this was very hard for me to deal with, and I thought that if I missed one quiz (1% of the grade), why deal with the pressure of only missing 4 more points to not keep an A? However, I realized that this negative attitude would lead to regret. I bought a planner to stay on top of deadlines, and became extremely motivated in not only this class but determined in my others too. I feel like I’ve developed a tenacious attitude in the past two months, and think my experiences in high School and this summer contribute to this. I started a business with my tennis coach in high school, and interned for an app development company. I traveled this summer and after coming home, I realized that I am more motivated now than ever to not only make money but figure out a career path. 

3) Three tips.  I would first encourage everyone to work on their time management skills. This not only applies to school but in all aspects in life. Next, I would encourage everyone to dip their toes in as many things as possible. Every experience brings you one step closer to the one you wish to pursue for the rest of your life. Though some may be negative, that only helps you rule out options. I believe you learn more from your failures than your successes. Lastly, I would try to find one motivator for the semester. Motivation is integral to success. Challenges and obstacles come up all the time, and someone can easily fall victim to those without motivation.