Saturday, February 1, 2014

False Securities and Alternate Realities

Right before I took the test this weekend, I called my saintly mother and explained to her that all of these grammar rules are made up.  First red flag.  Then, I felt strangely confident-euphoric might be the correct word, actually-going into the test.  Second red flag.  Lastly, I was highly distracted the entire time I was studying for the test.  Third, and final, red flag.

What I learned, and what I am continuing to learn, is that I need to identify these "false security" red flags before  I take tests, make commitments, or otherwise engage in activities of weight.  I understand that this will be at least a life long pursuit, but I can start now.

The first thing I have identified that is a sure sign I am falsely secure is living in an alternate reality.  Let me show you what I mean.  When I called my mom to tell her all the grammar rules are made up, part of me genuinely believed that.  Granted, it was a mostly lame attempt at hilarity, but there was an element of truth in my statement. 

Summed up, my takeaway from MCOM 320 this week is simple: I need to identify when I am in a false security mindset by identifying beforehand alternate realities.


I feel like I have a "ways to go" before I can identify false security before it is too late.  Enjoy the video, the band, the music.

Rock on.

1 comment:

  1. I think I'm kinda the opposite. (Am I allowed to say "kinda" when this is for MCOM?) I think I should express myself a little more confidently in some situations than I currently do. I often feel overly-intimidated by tasks or tests that I end up doing well on. Maybe I can trade you a few of your red flags for my white ones!

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