Chapter 10: Self-Evaluation

This week, instead of reading a traditional text selection or chapter, we'll be utilized a few articles published by the Harvard Business Review. Interestingly, even though these articles were written for an audience of business executives and leaders, they contain a lot of useful advice for anyone engaged in pursuing a goal. 

College is a marathon. It's hard to keep the end game (graduation) in mind when we're stressed about the midterm this week. It can be hard to understand exactly how a B on yesterday's quiz is a building block toward a better GPA, commencement, and a diploma. And it is easy to be so overwhelmed by deadlines that we can't see past this semester. It is useful to take wisdom from people who face parallel challenges in other contexts, make note of the self-motivation tools they use, and ask ourselves how we can adapt these tools for ourselves.

As you read these articles, try to imagine yourself as the executive leader (you may be one some day soon!). Try to find the strategies these people use to deal with change and stress, how they prioritize responsibilities, and how they stay motivated. Most importantly, think about how a business leader should self-reflect, re-evaluate their goals, and check in with themselves.

What to Ask the Person in the Mirror

Why You Should Make Time for Self-Reflection: Even If You Hate Doing It