Journal Assignment #3

SMART versus BHAG


SMART goals are very realistic and planned out, while BHAG are kind of outrageous. I think it depends on the situation for which type of goal I would be more likely to use. If I was running a business I would definitely choose a SMART goal, simply because, it is smart. If you chose a goal that was so out of reach that you could never reach it you could end up losing a lot of money and maybe even have to shut down your company. For something like a life goal, I think it is important to shoot for something that seems beyond your reach. It's liberating to think that one day you might actually reach it, and it may make your life more interesting on the way. If you don't have anything large at stake I think a BHAG is the way to go!

Redux

redux rēˈdəks adjective [ postpositive ]brought back; revived

Weather

So, going along the path of heating my house.. today it was 73 in my apartment! The other day I was freezing in a 55 degree room and today with the humidity I seriously contemplated turning on the air conditioner. Very weird weather, and next we it looks like its going to drop down to the high 40s. Some kind of crazy!

I cannot wait for it to snow, i'm tired of rain, if all of this rain was snow I could be up skiing by now. I have a house near loon mountain and every year I get a seasons pass. It is great fun and during winter break it is like I practically live there. I have a lot of friends from home and college friends too that like to come skiing. If I could say my favorite thing about skiing I would have to say that I love the speed you can gain going down the mountain, but still feel so in control. I have been skiing since I was 3 years-old and I hope I can do it for the rest of my life. Skiing is a rather expensive sport, while in college I get an amazing discount, but once I am out of college it will cost $80 a day to ski! That doesn't even count the prices of equipment.

Cold, cold, cold

So, as a college student we are all trying to save money, and the best way I know is to cut down on utilities costs in apartment, and yes this does mean not turning on the heat until November. So I'm currently sitting here freezing, with multiple layers of clothing on. Last year I stayed in an apartment with girls who weren't too worried about the money put into utilities, I lived on the 3rd floor and my room used to be unbearably hot, but we would get a heating bill every month for almost $450 dollars... that's ridiculous! I was spending more money on heat than I was on food! One problem was the way we ran the heat, but the other problem was the building we lived in was completely inefficient. There was one thermostat in the entire 4 floor building, and it was located next to the front door, so when someone opened the door, the heat automatically turned on and made every room a million degrees. So this year, I hope that it is much different and my money doesn't fly out the windows with the heat.

Scooter

As many of my classmates know I drive a scooter too and from class. My house is approximately a 20 minute walk up the hill, but on my scooter it takes about 3 minutes, give or take a couple minutes because of traffic. Here I am!

It gets 100 mpg with just me on it, which is AMAZING compared to my car that gets like 10... I saved a lot of money on gas this summer! I originally wanted a black one, but my parents were paying for it and insisted that I get a color that would be more visible on the road... so orange it is! The boys in the class love it too.....

October 7th Entry

Based on all you’ve read, how would you characterize your own level of group competency? What do you think are the most important KSAs relevant to groups and teams that you should master next?


After all  I have read I think my level of group competency is average. In most of our classes we are learning to work in groups. At first it is very difficult, since we are only with each group for a week or two, it is hard to get to know how each person in the group works. I am getting used to working in groups, but it is definitely a fairly new concept for me. Readings in this class as well as all of my other classes have helped me to learn to manage my time and stay organized. When working in a group it is important to stay on topic, and follow through to reach your goal. I think that the most important KSA that I need to work on is attitude. Going into a project I can sometimes be stubborn, but if I go into a project with the right attitude I think it would help me succeed and step up to finish the project in the best way possible.