“Text to Self Connection”
While reviewing the readings from class I found that I relate to Sherman Alexies the most. I related the most when he states “I refused to fail. I was smart. I was arrogant”(Alexie 357). I never want to fail. I always strive to do my best. As I wrote in my paper “I hated the feeling of failure, I always strived to do my best, this one class was my biggest challenge”. I do know I’m smart I just have to apply myself, and apply effort. I didn’t want to fail after my mom stopped reading to me so I learned to be more independent with my studies. Something Alexie had to do because his education was so weak, and not well taught. As I relate this with Dweck, I think about growth mindset. Both Alexie, and I want to strive to do our best and learn new concepts. No matter the challenge it is hard at times but the overall benefit is well worth the battle.
