How are things?
Things with my team are good! Slow-moving but that is okay. I am not feeling very motivated this quarter, I think it is burnout and the nice weather. I feel like I don’t have a lot of energy. But at the same time, I have offered to do a lot for our group so far. I’ll get it done. I am excited to work on a solo venture soon though. While I really enjoy team projects and getting to know folks, I am eager to get started on something personal and work with myself.
As for evidence-based entrepreneurship, I feel like I have a better grasp of how to write interview questions and how to provoke more answers. Honestly, most of this has come from my journalism class where that is a huge part of the course. I think we have found a cool place where accessibility could be increased on campus. We have found that many students, ourselves included, have a hard time finding opportunities for jobs, scholarships, internships, etc. I like our idea so far.
I feel like I need to take on less in group projects. this happened last quarter too when I got anxious things weren’t going to get done so I put a lot on my plate. Partly because I didn’t want to feel bossy and ask people to do things, but partly because I knew what I wanted it to look like so I just decided to go ahead and do it myself. I think I need to develop more trust in my team members. This will be a work in progress. It is nothing personal for my team whatsoever just to be clear. It is my own anxious brain that decides that I should just do everything.
This weekend I went to see Tyler The Creator in Seattle with some friends. it was a great show. I don’t really listen to him but I love his personality and the energy he brings to the stage.
Hey Sophie,
Glad to hear you are finding your limits within your work. It can feel like you need to say yes all the time, but it is important to know when to say no.
Hey Sophie!
It’s exciting that you’re looking forward to your solo venture! I could definitely see how journalism could be applicable to this class! Clientele, networking, communication, writing, analysis! All SUPER useful! Having trust in people is really important, and I have definitely felt what you’re feeling in terms of team projects before. Some great advice that I’ve received in life pertaining to trust is “Those who do not trust will not be trusted.” I think the quote specifically applies to personal relationships, but it always comes back to me when I think of the people in my life.
Hi Sophie,
I resonate with the lack of motivation this quarter, I’m ready for the summer. That said I’m a lot more comfortable with the material so I not stressing out about assignments as much as I was last quarter.