Taking this into account makes sense, as there are so many subjects that one can learn, those subjects may only allow one maybe two learning styles to be active.

I took a test and found that I am a kinesthetic learner. This is very true as I look back on what I've learned and how, it all came down to me actually performing the task.

This graphic makes me think of a Pessimist vs. an Optimist mindset.

I agree that learning takes more than just yourself, it takes a village.

I interpret performance based goals as a bad thing, vs learning based goals which is a good thing. We all want to strive for learning-based goals as it seems more beneficial for learning.

This is key to learning, what will we do with the new knowledge that we now posses? This is thought provoking.

Sometimes it's not just out own selves that are sabotaging our abilities and mistakes, a lot of the time it is the people around us; our "support" system; parents, co-workers, spouse, if these people are also giving negative bias, it makes it even more difficult to overcome it.

I like this table as it puts Motivations into perspective. It answers the "why's" of motivation.

This reminds me of what my mother used to tell me, be careful of the company you keep. And the famous saying "Birds of the same feather stick together."

This is the complete opposite of insanity, which states doing the same thing expecting different results. Its always best to re-try a failure in a different way, sometimes, many different ways. That reminds me of the Disney cartoon movie Meet The Robinsons. The young boy tried his experiment over and over in many different ways until he finally figured it out.

I also reference this comment to a picture I have hanging in my room, it has a quote that says "Success: A progressive Realization of a Worthy Ideal." We will be successful as long as we see what we are striving for has a purpose.

I love this statement as it made me think, it's so true! I applied it in thought about every time I learned something, I then adjusted my thoughts, words and actions because of what I learned, be it a good thing or a bad thing.

I enjoy these analysis questions because they give me the opportunity to reflect on my "Why" and look deeper into it which gives it more purpose and helps me understand it better.

With the areas of adjustment, the least challenging for me will be Cultural & Emotional & Financial. Being emersed in a demographic with many different cultures has prepared me to understand and recognize differences and similarities. Emotional, as I feel I have trained myself to have a better grasp of controlling my emotions, and I use many different resources to aid in understanding and recognizing certain emotions, and being able to manage them better. Financial, as I have a good understanding of managing my finances, what the costs are associated with college and I have reached out for support with campus resources. The most challenging for me would be , Academic; learning study strategies and adjusting. Intellectual ; I am not used to engaging in groups and may stray away from group discussions/ projects- I work very well alone. And Social; again, I am a loner and prefer to stay to myself. To prepare for the more challenging transitions, I am challenging myself academically to find different strategies in learning, I am using flash cards which are helpful. For intellectual challenges I am engaging more in intellectual discussions and Social I am also challenging myself by joining a club and groups on campus.

The ways that earning a college degree would be valuable to me now and in the future are 1) Boosting my Self Esteem; having accomplished such a task as earning a degree is a great boost to my self esteem and confidence 2) Extra income; with my degree, I will be able to earn more money and become financially stable 3) Gained Knowledge/Skills; I will learn new skills that will assist me with helping those in need

This comment stood out to me the most, as it is very true in adult life. As a child, you usually have your parents, guardians and teachers all advocating for you, to prepare your for adulthood and life. As an adult, YOU are your only advocate, and it is up to you to decide what to do with your life.

I like the learning strategies the most as it personal to me and assists me with having more confidence in/with the way that I learn. They also assist me in creating better habits for learning. I found in this chapter, four(4) learning strategies that are most effective. 1- Motivation: its the key for learning and balancing studying and classes 2-Deliberate, Focused Effort: being the Master of your efforts, taking ownership and determination to get the work done. 3- Time & Task Management : Having a planner, using apps and taking time to plan out and block out study times will aid in the learning process. 4-Progress tracking: keeping track and monitoring what is learned , what is completed and the quality of the assignment is another strategy that I will incorporate daily.