Book review for How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big, Scott Adams
1) The general theme of this book in my opinion, is that if you believe in your product, or yourself, or even your work ethic, then there should not be a reason for you to fail. Failing is not going to destroy your world, even if means that it is the only thing you have ever tried at succeeding. For example: My whole life I have been dreaming about becoming a lawyer, and as I got into my courses, I started having second thoughts about the only job that I've dreamed about. I failed a class my last semester and I wanted to give up because there was no reason to continue a major that I am failing. Does that mean I failed at being a lawyer? I researched a little bit more after the defeat to see other majors that would elect me into law school and I ended up failing at a major, but succeeded in a different major that is going to continue pushing my cause. This book had many themes in my opinion, but the biggest one that I took was that failing does not really mean failing, it just means that you have to think outside of your box.
2) I chose this book because of it's title. I have learned many things from this class, but one topic that has really gave me confidence in this course is that no matter what you are, or who you are, we can all be innovators. This book proved that point to me because what you want and what you need can be different sometimes. Scott's mini projects were a "waste of time" until one of the mini projects gained equity for him and it was not a waste of talent anymore. Same goes for me, I can be a student, and have full time work, and be involved with my family, but it does not mean I cannot be involved in mini projects to enhance my knowledge/opportunities.
3) The ability to change your mind. As I meet more people, and engage in more conversations, I feel like many individuals around me have a hard time changing their believes because they are comfortable in what they believe in whether it is true or not. If there is an activity where it shows facts, or even implementing the ability to change your views/mind then I would recommend it because I find it very helpful for me to be able to accommodate in the situation.
4) In the text, a phrase stood out to me which states if your view on the world is that people are going to use reasoning for their decisions, then I am lying to myself basically because different people value different things. While that was not surprising to me, it was surprising to read those words because this was something that I do not pay attention to often. In general, I do know that we live in a world where my good intentions will not mean that the person that I am dealing with has the same good intentions. The book gave me the 'aha' because it was startling to read how your good intentions or good problem solving is not being reciprocated from your business partner/ bosses above you and it just gave me a better insight on no matter what you do, if a person has an agenda in their head, they are going to make it happen whether you like it or not.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
19A- Napkin Idea 2
My product is a paper straw whisk that
*My name is Mickel Fadel and I am an entrepreneur. I work at a law form and I DJ several nights throughuot the weeks bu of , but I can only allow my actions to speak for myself. I was sixteen when I graduated high school and I am nineteen years old in my junior year at the best University in the State. I moved from Lebanon 10 years ago and learned how to speak English here in the United States. My aspirations are to continue moving up the ladder and make a change in this world.
*Strawisk is a paper straw that has a waxed tip and it offers a better experience to the user of the straw. Here in Gainesville, many young students dine out and due to the law passed on plastic straws, we have changed to paper and it gets soggy after a while of using the paper straw. With my invention, the glazed tip keeps the tip strong enough to continue drinking without tasting that texture.
*I am offering my services to all of the businesses in Gainesville whom consume the use of the straw and wholesale departments where they distribute straws.
* Customers will buy my idea because when they try my straw, they will feel the comfort of sipping from my straw than the paper straw given out everywhere currently.
* Part of my straw is Biodegradable and it can be eaten by fishes in the water. If we are going to change to paper which is what we have already done, we can add a little tone to it to have better fashioned straw because it is desirable
I do not think anything is disjointed in here because we have an individual who is willing to make a change in the world with a plan to change parts of the world to create a healthier environment. All of these aspects are connected because of where the individual lives, what the demand are in the city, and how desirable is your product?
The feedback that I received was very helpful because I could essentially reach out to local business within my 5 mile radius and make business happen. I was happy to read in the comment section about how my paper straw idea has potential and that I could create a business out of this. I could study other materials that is cheaper than paper straws and sell those to businesses in Gainesville and it is profitable because it is a win win for both parties. My product has potential and I use a straw almost everyday so why not save the earth doing it?
*My name is Mickel Fadel and I am an entrepreneur. I work at a law form and I DJ several nights throughuot the weeks bu of , but I can only allow my actions to speak for myself. I was sixteen when I graduated high school and I am nineteen years old in my junior year at the best University in the State. I moved from Lebanon 10 years ago and learned how to speak English here in the United States. My aspirations are to continue moving up the ladder and make a change in this world.
*Strawisk is a paper straw that has a waxed tip and it offers a better experience to the user of the straw. Here in Gainesville, many young students dine out and due to the law passed on plastic straws, we have changed to paper and it gets soggy after a while of using the paper straw. With my invention, the glazed tip keeps the tip strong enough to continue drinking without tasting that texture.
*I am offering my services to all of the businesses in Gainesville whom consume the use of the straw and wholesale departments where they distribute straws.
* Customers will buy my idea because when they try my straw, they will feel the comfort of sipping from my straw than the paper straw given out everywhere currently.
* Part of my straw is Biodegradable and it can be eaten by fishes in the water. If we are going to change to paper which is what we have already done, we can add a little tone to it to have better fashioned straw because it is desirable
I do not think anything is disjointed in here because we have an individual who is willing to make a change in the world with a plan to change parts of the world to create a healthier environment. All of these aspects are connected because of where the individual lives, what the demand are in the city, and how desirable is your product?
The feedback that I received was very helpful because I could essentially reach out to local business within my 5 mile radius and make business happen. I was happy to read in the comment section about how my paper straw idea has potential and that I could create a business out of this. I could study other materials that is cheaper than paper straws and sell those to businesses in Gainesville and it is profitable because it is a win win for both parties. My product has potential and I use a straw almost everyday so why not save the earth doing it?
Friday, March 20, 2020
17A
1) URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVp8PJtzSaE
2) I did not get any feedback from anyone because I never posted my pitch.
3) from the interviews, I was advised to alter the meaning of my straws. I was previously stating that with my invention, we would remove harm to our marine life when in reality, we are just reducing the harm. There are still many plastic items being created and if we do not create a new material that is sustainable, and not harmful to our planet then we would remain declining.
2) I did not get any feedback from anyone because I never posted my pitch.
3) from the interviews, I was advised to alter the meaning of my straws. I was previously stating that with my invention, we would remove harm to our marine life when in reality, we are just reducing the harm. There are still many plastic items being created and if we do not create a new material that is sustainable, and not harmful to our planet then we would remain declining.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
18A create a customer Avatar
Me and my avatar are both living a crazy life trying to make sure the little things come along together. Rachel has to worry about her kids, and her job, and her life but she makes sure to receive a plastic or a medal straw because she knows that if she receives a plastic straw, she is already setting herself up for failure. This is why I relate to Rachel because I also make sure that my straw is not plastic, or I am not wasting an extra bag at the grocery stores even though I have a thousand other problems to worry about. It is not a coincidence because my straw is being nit picky but we make sure to get it correct the first time because we have already dealt with the terrible alternative and us users dislike it.
Friday, March 13, 2020
16A what is your secret sauce?
5 things that make me unique
I would say that I speak three languages, I can play instruments and sing at the same time, good persuader and manipulator with people, graduated high school when I was 16, I can record and produce music
Emily and I used to date long time ago and she spoke about the little things about me to make the bigger picture unique. Emily stated my skills and emotions and she shared a few stories in regards of how I am creating a change or am different than others.
Mariane and I are siblings and she spoke about how I deal with people and how I operate in the real world with others. I tend to care about how people feel and I want to make the people around me happy to be alive and to be able to experience these thoughts.
Danny and I are really good friends and she talks about how I create a spiritual energy around me and people can feel that. Danny states that I care about how I portray myself and she feels that I am always prospering for the better.
Alex states that he enjoys spending quality time with me. he does like when I notice things that do not matter to me or act based on facts rather than feelings. Alex states that he feels comfortable with me and that no other person in his life can make him feel the way he does with me. Alex said that he really enjoys my company because I do not judge him and I want what is best.
Asad says I am dedicated to move on in life and I am willing to learn. If i do not do my own research, I am always trying to open up on conversations and ideas and I am wanting the best for myself. Asad says that I am a happy old soul and that I will continue to reach for my goals until they are achieved.
I see myself as someone who is willing to change. I always want to expand and grow by creating energy and flows within myself. I am always pushing for the top and if I do not get it in life, then I will never get it because I will never receive a handout. Some of the causes to why I am who I am is because I grew up very quickly and I did not fully get to experience being a child. I came to america and I had to learn English and teach my parents the language and I have always been doing adult activities to achieve a better life and essentially that is the theme to my life. I would not make a correction to my list because if my friends honest opinion on me is that, then by all means. I try to be adequate and sincere to my peers and I am glad that my friends can notice it.
I would say that I speak three languages, I can play instruments and sing at the same time, good persuader and manipulator with people, graduated high school when I was 16, I can record and produce music
Mariane and I are siblings and she spoke about how I deal with people and how I operate in the real world with others. I tend to care about how people feel and I want to make the people around me happy to be alive and to be able to experience these thoughts.
Danny and I are really good friends and she talks about how I create a spiritual energy around me and people can feel that. Danny states that I care about how I portray myself and she feels that I am always prospering for the better.
Alex states that he enjoys spending quality time with me. he does like when I notice things that do not matter to me or act based on facts rather than feelings. Alex states that he feels comfortable with me and that no other person in his life can make him feel the way he does with me. Alex said that he really enjoys my company because I do not judge him and I want what is best.
Asad says I am dedicated to move on in life and I am willing to learn. If i do not do my own research, I am always trying to open up on conversations and ideas and I am wanting the best for myself. Asad says that I am a happy old soul and that I will continue to reach for my goals until they are achieved.
I see myself as someone who is willing to change. I always want to expand and grow by creating energy and flows within myself. I am always pushing for the top and if I do not get it in life, then I will never get it because I will never receive a handout. Some of the causes to why I am who I am is because I grew up very quickly and I did not fully get to experience being a child. I came to america and I had to learn English and teach my parents the language and I have always been doing adult activities to achieve a better life and essentially that is the theme to my life. I would not make a correction to my list because if my friends honest opinion on me is that, then by all means. I try to be adequate and sincere to my peers and I am glad that my friends can notice it.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
15A Figuring out buyer behavior
3 interviews
Emily
Phyllis
Alyssa
3) When Emily goes an buys anything from anywhere, she prefers quality over anything. She does understand that price and quality correlates together, she prefers to get quality over quantity any day. Emily cares about the price as well but if she feels like she is receiving a good deal, then she is happy with what she spent for the quality item that she got.
4) Emily likes to shop online mostly, because she does not like big crowds and she feels like it is more effective shopping online wasting less time. Emily says it depends on her item and what she is purchasing but she would rather get her clothing online because she gets to pick her size, she hates the lines and she does not want to search for one item. Emily would not rather shuffle through the racks and stop to look at random items but online she can look up one attribute and search within her results. Emily likes to have a card for sure, because she does not have to keep track of her green bills. Emily looks up reviews on her items before purchase to see if it is worth her money.
5) Emily is effected most to see if the item was put to good use or spent a quite amount of time. Depending on what Emily buys, if her purchase comes in handy or is being used effectively throughout her life.
6)I feel like there is a lot of people in the world like Emily who enjoys security over want. She likes to make sure that her purchase was effective and in some ways, I react towards certain items the same way as she does. It is important to stay rational and have good decisions when purchasing any item especially, useful items.
7)You would need to make a product that is inviting to people and that makes them have a feeling toward like happiness or excitement because your item just has to be good enough for enough people to purchase it then it gets recognized by bigger companies.
Phyllis
3) Phyllis feels like price matters the most because the highest priced item is typically the best. Phyllis feels if the package is well wrapped, it usually means it is a good buy with credentials.
4) Phyllis is more likely to go inside of a store and make a purchase. Online is a hit or miss, and you do not always receive what you originally had ordered. Phyllis one time bought a shirt from amazon and when she received the item, it did not fit her according the sizes displayed and she had a hard time returning the item and since then she has given up on online purchases. Phyllis still uses online purchases but it is for items that it is not near by or not made near by. Phyllis likes to use card more because she can keep track of her purchases rather than freely spending her money.
5)Phyllis feels like when she uses her item more than one time, then she is satisfied with whatever item she has purchased. Phyllis likes to be economical and she does not like to purchase the same item more than once, so she makes sure to keep track of her lip bomb because she needs to use it and she does not throw it away or get it lost. Being the tedious person she is, she values the item more when there is multiple uses.
6) Phyllis and I are similar when it comes to in store shopping. The most popular online shopping platforms are enigmatic, and they can be very deceiving. This is why Phyllis enjoys her in store shopping because she values what she is buying more and she does not run into issues when wanting to return item.
Alyssa
3) Alyssa perceives herself to be a very inexpensive shopper. Typically, she spends roughly around a hundred dollars every few months because she knows where to look for her items and when to purchase her items. Alyssa does prefer quantity over quality because she has a backup in case her plan fails.
4) Alyssa does most of her purchases in store so she can differ between the price and the amount of the products that she is getting. Alyssa states that when she does her online shopping, it is for items that she cannot bargain in store and she can get them in bulk online and so she does do her shopping from in store and online but does prefer in store more often. Alyssa refrains from using cash because there is always a digital receipt when it comes to using your card and worst comes to worst, you can always dispute a charge if you did not make that purchase.
5) Alyssa knows she made a good purchase whenever her peers draw attention to the item. When Alyssa receives a compliment or a comment on the item that she purchased, is when she knows that the item is noticeable and presentable.
6) Alyssa was very interesting to interview because she gave me new insights on the different routes of shopping. All supply and demand originates from feelings and past experience and therefore if your time can allow the buyer to feel some type of way, then the buyer would be influenced to make that purchase resulting in your product to gain popularity.
7) In conclusion, creating a feeling for people to feel is what influences people to buy your product. In my invention, I would like to create momentum by allowing people to genuinely feel endorsed after purchasing my product and with that being said, my product is only set up for success due to quality and word of mouth from users.
Emily
Phyllis
Alyssa
3) When Emily goes an buys anything from anywhere, she prefers quality over anything. She does understand that price and quality correlates together, she prefers to get quality over quantity any day. Emily cares about the price as well but if she feels like she is receiving a good deal, then she is happy with what she spent for the quality item that she got.
4) Emily likes to shop online mostly, because she does not like big crowds and she feels like it is more effective shopping online wasting less time. Emily says it depends on her item and what she is purchasing but she would rather get her clothing online because she gets to pick her size, she hates the lines and she does not want to search for one item. Emily would not rather shuffle through the racks and stop to look at random items but online she can look up one attribute and search within her results. Emily likes to have a card for sure, because she does not have to keep track of her green bills. Emily looks up reviews on her items before purchase to see if it is worth her money.
5) Emily is effected most to see if the item was put to good use or spent a quite amount of time. Depending on what Emily buys, if her purchase comes in handy or is being used effectively throughout her life.
6)I feel like there is a lot of people in the world like Emily who enjoys security over want. She likes to make sure that her purchase was effective and in some ways, I react towards certain items the same way as she does. It is important to stay rational and have good decisions when purchasing any item especially, useful items.
7)You would need to make a product that is inviting to people and that makes them have a feeling toward like happiness or excitement because your item just has to be good enough for enough people to purchase it then it gets recognized by bigger companies.
Phyllis
3) Phyllis feels like price matters the most because the highest priced item is typically the best. Phyllis feels if the package is well wrapped, it usually means it is a good buy with credentials.
4) Phyllis is more likely to go inside of a store and make a purchase. Online is a hit or miss, and you do not always receive what you originally had ordered. Phyllis one time bought a shirt from amazon and when she received the item, it did not fit her according the sizes displayed and she had a hard time returning the item and since then she has given up on online purchases. Phyllis still uses online purchases but it is for items that it is not near by or not made near by. Phyllis likes to use card more because she can keep track of her purchases rather than freely spending her money.
5)Phyllis feels like when she uses her item more than one time, then she is satisfied with whatever item she has purchased. Phyllis likes to be economical and she does not like to purchase the same item more than once, so she makes sure to keep track of her lip bomb because she needs to use it and she does not throw it away or get it lost. Being the tedious person she is, she values the item more when there is multiple uses.
6) Phyllis and I are similar when it comes to in store shopping. The most popular online shopping platforms are enigmatic, and they can be very deceiving. This is why Phyllis enjoys her in store shopping because she values what she is buying more and she does not run into issues when wanting to return item.
Alyssa
3) Alyssa perceives herself to be a very inexpensive shopper. Typically, she spends roughly around a hundred dollars every few months because she knows where to look for her items and when to purchase her items. Alyssa does prefer quantity over quality because she has a backup in case her plan fails.
4) Alyssa does most of her purchases in store so she can differ between the price and the amount of the products that she is getting. Alyssa states that when she does her online shopping, it is for items that she cannot bargain in store and she can get them in bulk online and so she does do her shopping from in store and online but does prefer in store more often. Alyssa refrains from using cash because there is always a digital receipt when it comes to using your card and worst comes to worst, you can always dispute a charge if you did not make that purchase.
5) Alyssa knows she made a good purchase whenever her peers draw attention to the item. When Alyssa receives a compliment or a comment on the item that she purchased, is when she knows that the item is noticeable and presentable.
6) Alyssa was very interesting to interview because she gave me new insights on the different routes of shopping. All supply and demand originates from feelings and past experience and therefore if your time can allow the buyer to feel some type of way, then the buyer would be influenced to make that purchase resulting in your product to gain popularity.
7) In conclusion, creating a feeling for people to feel is what influences people to buy your product. In my invention, I would like to create momentum by allowing people to genuinely feel endorsed after purchasing my product and with that being said, my product is only set up for success due to quality and word of mouth from users.
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