1 - In this post, I read a bout the Wright Brothers by David McCullough. What surprised me most about this reading was the natural, unique intelligence Wilbur and Orville possessed despite no real school. What I admired most was their tenacity and refusal to give up that allowed them to persevere. There wasn't really anything that I did not admire about them based on this book. They definitely overcame adversity and failure as the plane was not a success on their first try as well as scrutiny from those in their community. This didn't stop the Wright Brothers from accomplishing their goal.
2 - There were many competencies of theirs that McCullough exhibited. The ones that really stood out to me was their teamwork and perseverance that allow them to work so well together to accomplish their goal despite adversity.
3 - One part of the reading that was confusing to me was the amount of scrutiny they received for an invention that would come to change the entire world. There was little belief in them and minimal media coverage after its completion.
4 - If I was able to ask them two questions, the first would be, "What gave them the idea of making flight a reality?" and "What was the time they were closest to quitting and why? in order to know how the idea came about and what challenges almost ended them and how it did not.
5 - I think these two would value hard work tremendously as it it was a key component of their own success. I too also value hard work.
Andrew,
ReplyDeleteThe traits you described are certainly ones that breed success. Most extremely successful people, like the Wright Brothers, have some type of "it factor" it seems like. In this case, it is their sheer intelligence, ability to work together and their overall tenacity and drive. This is a deadly combination in the business world, and they likely would have succeeded in anything they attempted. Many people say, once you make your first million, it is easy to do so again. Great post!
Hey Andrew,
ReplyDeleteI read this book in the first reading reflection that we had to do for this class. I agree with you on the aspect of the Wright Brothers receiving scrutiny, especially after making an impossibility of that time a reality. This book also taught me about failure, to get back up and keep pushing. Great work on this post.
Andrew
ReplyDeleteI also chose this book for our first reading reflection. I enjoyed reading how you talked about the wright brothers receiving backlash for attempting what was seen as impossible. This book also talks about failing and getting back up and trying again. I really enjoyed this post and I think you did the book justice with your reflection. Great job can't wait to read more.