1. I read the book, How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big, by Scott Adams. The overall theme of the book I would say is that patience and perseverance are a main key to success in business. The book is follows the life of cartoonist Scott Adams, and how he failed at many things, but eventually made it.
2. I think the book reinforced the idea that developing a product or a even just in life, things are not always easy. I would say it really shows that in order to make it in any business you have to be strong, keep your head up, and deal with the cards you're dealt with.
3. If I had to design an activity for the class based on the book, I think I would be creating systems around goals. Adams seems to really highlight the idea that goals can fail, but systems should be put in place to achieve those goals. I think the activity would start with the class identifying a goal, and then developing a plan on how this goal can be achieved, and what can be gained out of it.
4. I think my main "aha' moment is when Adams mentions to not focus on goals. I think that for many people we are taught to create goals all our life, in order to achieve success. I found it interesting that Adams strays away from this idea, and says systems are more adaptive and can help you reach success faster.
Hey Manuel,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your take on the selected reading "How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big". I believe your idea regarding creating systems around goals would prove to be very beneficial to students. Setting objectives and goals and actually getting the deal done has been a central part of this class. I also found your "aha" moment to be quite ironic when related to your assignment idea.
Sincerely,
Ayla Adams
Hi Manny.
ReplyDeleteI just read the introduction to this book for the our next reading reflection. This author seems to really have candid opinions and he is amusing. I was interested in what you said regarding goals and having a system. Even more interesting was the author's position on not having goals. I cannot wait to read more about this, as you are right, we are taught to have goals and it seems strange for someone to suggest we not have them. I am looking forward to reading this book.