Admitting it is hard, but realizing that I have hit a bump in the road is the hardest part. I tend to ask myself this a lot. When does work stop being work and actually start being something I enjoy. When does it stop being a hassle, a time that I don’t look forward to in my day. At first I honestly loved working in the marketing section at BlendZ, it was something I was profoundly passionate about it. However, over time that passion began to fade ever since I didn’t feel that I was adding enough value to the company. Yes I had been researching new merchandise, contacting several potentials buyers, and even creating several designs, but still I didn’t feel like all this merchandise was so necessary since our time working at BlendZ would be almost over and even more than that it would potentially cost a lot of money and our main focus was for Habla Roosevelt. Although I see myself as having failed this semester in my section, nevertheless I do believe that I learned something. Failure can teach you many things, but only if you are willing to accept and understand failure. I learned this the hard way and I don’t see myself having learned it better any other way. I learned that the hard worker doesn’t matter wether he is seen working or not because deep down he or she knows how much of themselves they put into their work. They know wether they feel proud or embarrassed. So now it has gotten to the point where it is time to say farewell to BlendZ and hello to a new project. As I had off my position I am finishing it with receiving the last bundle of merchandise for our company, the re-stocking of our shirts and hats. Although it is sad to let go something you started, it is astonishing to start something new. As I have finally moved on from BlendZ, but also still keeping the smoothie company close to my heart, I am again re-motivated to start planning for our IA service trip. The plan is to go to a place in Peru and teach secondary kids about the ideals that we learn in the IA. An example is teaching them things like design thinking in little workshops/seminars. That is where I come in, myself and a couple of my peers are deciding to begin creating and planning the seminars. The following week will be our first brainstorm. Therefore I have been contacting different schools specifically in Lima and close to our community to see if they would be interested. I was able to talk to a teacher at our school who might have some potential schools. As I am excited once again to see how this will follow through, I am ready for our team brainstorm. So far I have been thinking of doing a fun game incorporating design thinking and how important it is to ask ourselves the why the how and the what. However, I think it is important that the game about design thinking triggers a memorable experience in the students minds so that they can remember this and use it as a tool in their future work. Can’t wait to see how the brainstorm will go! “Changing direction can always indicate new possibilities and attitudes, even in the workspace” ~unkown
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