27A - Reading Reflection No. 3

How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big, Scott Adams

1) What was the general theme or argument of the book?
The general theme/argument of the book is that through Adams' memoir, we are able to learn how to take care of ourselves in a way that we are able to move from loss and fail to another, to eventually 'win big' in the end. If you're able to carry yourself along, there shouldn't be a problem with eventually reaching a goal in the end. Just keep swimming.

2) How did the book, in your opinion, connect with and enhance what you are learning in ENT 3003?
The book connected with what we're learning in ENT3003 because we are taught the entire semester about how failures aren't necessarily failures, but can be learning tools. It enhances the work in this class because it is a real life example of someone who was able to fail so many times, and eventually come out on top. It's an inspiration to our entire learning objective.

3) If you had to design an exercise for this class, based on the book you read, what would that exercise involve?
My exercise would involve students picking something they have failed at, no matter what it it (painting, music, puzzles games, etc.) and trying it again and again. I would want them to document their thoughts as they did this, and all throughout the semester until they eventually get it right and be able to reflect on the experience.

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?

The biggest 'aha'moment I had was learning the concept is true, that if you try hard enough at something, and even if your fail many times, there is still hope that you'll reach your goal. I didn't really realize that there were real life 'failure to success' stories, especially like this. I enjoyed this read because it taught valuable lessons.