26A

Let me tell you all, I have failed a few times in this class. My repeat offense?

Procrastination.

In general, I am very used to an assignment being due at 11:59 PM on it's due date. This almost rarely applied in this class. That forced me to attempt to change a lot of habits. Sure, I could have just done the assignments throughout the week like I am supposed to do, but there is no thrill in that. None whatsoever. But if I am to procrastinate until Friday, I need to wake up at a reasonable time Friday. During this lovely pandemic, let's just say my sleep habits are far from healthy. Why do I do this to myself? I wish I knew. But yet, I do. 

I'm learning that, especially at the University of Florida, procrastination isn't for me. 

In general, I feel that I am exceptionally good at facing my own failures, and especially bad at taking responsibility for my failures when faced with criticism. 

On my own, I have no problem looking back at interactions with friends, family, and people from work. I understand that I am not perfect and always must learn from my mistakes to do better next time. And when it is pointed out to me kindly, I tend to be receptive and understanding. I also spend more time reflecting on my own actions. 

On the flip side, something happens to me when a friend or co-worker overtly gives me "sass" for doing something wrong, or not fast enough, or whatever it be. My focus is completely taken away from the problem itself, and oriented around a "WHO does this person think they are?" mindset. This is definitely something I could work on. Especially in music! Artists can be vicious if they decide they don't like your contributions to their music. This is perfectly understandable, and if I want to make money in the end, I need to understand this will always happen.