1.What are the main points of each article?
The first article, What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Artists, describes the features that an artist has that important for the world of business. In a sense it describes artists as the future of the business world. The second article, Are Artist Entrepreneurs, again talks about the overlap of artist and entrepreneurs. Basically both articles explain that creativity and the ability to see and think outside the box is very important when it comes to leading the innovative leaders.
2. What can artists learn from their “entrepreneurial cousins”?
Artist can learn many things from entrepreneurs. For instance entrepreneurs know how to better manage their efforts and stay on task. Another lesson they can learn is building a supportive network of people that can help an artist stay on track.
3. Do you agree that artists are entrepreneurs? Why?
Yes. I agree that artist are entrepreneurs. Artist and entrepreneurs have to think creatively to make a change in their community and company.
4. Which of the 12 characteristics of artists do you agree with?
I agree with all the characteristics but the one I thought was most important was, #2, Artists Are Humanist, which talked about artists and the importance of empathy and understanding the human nature. I believe that empathy is extremely important in all aspects of life, especially now because our society has become very self centered one, where many don’t take the time to think of how their actions will affect those around them. This is something that everyone is guilty of, even when we get into the car, and decide to tailgate someone because their driving slow, and they are inconveniencing us. It happens when we feel the need to cut someone off because they did something stupid about a mile ago. As society “progresses” we must not forget that we are all human, that no one is more important that the the other, we need to defeat our egos and feed our empathy, that is the only way we will get through the horrible things that have been happening and are happening on a daily basis in our world.
5.What others would you add to the list?
True Artists Have the betterment of Society in mind. Their goal goes beyond entertaining. They create because they believe their work serve a purpose bigger than themselves.
1.Do you have grit, or is this something you need to work on?
My grit score was 3.5, I was described as grittier than 50 percent of the population. To be honest this score does not surprise me. I have a difficult time focussing on projects and goals when I am setting them for myself. However, when it comes to school, I definitely find ways around this set back. I find that, if I am required to do something, for instance, if someone is depending on me to do a project, I am able to complete it in a timely manner. I think that having the structure of class assignments allows me to focus my energy and pour my effort into the things create. Also the fact that class assignments are usually supposed to be completed within a short period of time I am better able to focus my energy.
I find this topic very interesting because it is something that I am very aware of in my own life and that I struggle with. I am often discouraged by a task or an idea that I once found so inspiring when it comes time to set that project in motion. For instance I might have came up with awesome idea for an art project but taking the energy to actually take the next steps to make my vision a reality is something that I seriously lack.
2. List a couple of things you could do to increase your level of grit.
I am trying to find ways around this feeling of discouragement, because I understand it is very self destructive. Because I work better when I have smaller more manageable tasks in front of me rather than large daunting ones, I think I need to find a way to break my big ideas down into little steps. Maybe by starting with the larger goal in mind then breaking down each step I need to take to reach that goal will help me to be a better manager of myself. Another thing I need to do is not to fall victim of the feeling of discouragement and the urge to procrastinate. I think when have these feelings, I am going to try and recognize them for what they are and then find ways to push past it by inspiring myself with the overall goal.
