HOW TO FAIL AT ALMOST EVERYTHING AND STILL WIN BIG
BY SCOTT ADAMS
1) What was the general theme or argument of the book?
While the title of the book is literally the summary of the book, the author, Scott Adams writes about his failures and how he ultimately found success through his losses and elaborates on the objectives he learned.
2) How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning in ENT 3003?
The class helped me change my goals into systems by allowing me to work towards a business I want to build instead of having me just waiting on future opportunities. And instead of just wishing that one day I will build a company, the class helped me decide through the different assignments and brain twisting questions I faced.
3) If you had to design an exercise for this class, based on the book you read, what would that exercise involve?
The exercise would be based on Adams’ idea of systems vs goals. I would have every think about and decide on a system they would follow up on and have them make a system of their own. I learned through the book how important systems are in comparison to goals. While goals are time restricting, made measly about the future, and specific, systems help make everyday a win by making what is important to you clear and not time restricting. And by being able to follow systems everyday, it helps one to be focused and feel good about everything they choose to do that is part of their day to day system.
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 found it interesting when Adams emphasized being selfish. I always grew up learning to put others before myself, but Adams emphasized working on yourself before helping others. I realized that it is important to develop yourself first because what help can you possibly be if you can’t help yourself? I learned that in order to produce fruit for others, the tree needs to be fully developed, ready, and mature enough to be able to bear fruit.
It looks like this book provided you a lot of insight and detail. It is great for people who are starting businesses to see what success is while also learning how to fail and make it a learning experience. I chose another book on the list that focused more on social media, but this one looks like it was very informative so I will have to look into it for the next book reflection! Overall great job.
ReplyDeleteHi Challet, I liked how you elaborated on the system idea for the exercise you would implement in the class. I have never heard of this and would definitely want to hear more about how this could work more than simply setting goals and reaching them. It seems like you got a good understanding of the book and what the author wanted the audience to know. I think books like this are great for beginner entrepreneurs because they give you tools you need to implement in everyday life rather than a step by step on what to do.
ReplyDeleteHi, Challet!
ReplyDeleteThe book you chose sounds incredibly interesting. I would like to better understand the shift to systems from goals. I like how you related it to the class. While it was not explicitly stated in class, it does appear the class assignments focus on systems rather than on goals. I'm glad you found the assignments useful.
Great job!