Ways of Adaptability That Changed My Life
Ahsan Firdaus
Machine Learning & Product Management Enthusiast | Bangkit Academy Distinction Graduate | Innovating at the Intersection of Tech & Business
Being Bangkit led by Google, Goto, and Traveloka 2023 cohort sounds so impressive, but behind those impressive parts, there is something that I may not have expected before. I may face some difficulties during its journey, but what I believe is hard does not mean impossible to pursue. It just may take a lot of effort and time commitment to be achieved. In this story, I want to share five aspects of my life that have changed by being Bangkit 2023 cohort. Let me elaborate on all of them.
Way of Interacting
Interaction between me and others is quite unique as I am not using direct and physical interaction. Instead, I use several app such as Discord and Google Meet. Using Discord and Google Meet may be familiar, but how about reaching out to people that I have never known before? For me, it is not easy and that is the challenge. I need to be braver so that I can expand my network with others although something takes time and process.
Way of Achieving
Life is about the process of achieving the goals that have been set by each of us. And the way of achieving those goals has changed forever after joining Bangkit 2023. I set a couple of goals such as graduating from Bangkit 2023 and being able to implement what I have learned in real world cases. It sounds so challenging and that is why I need to adapt. I need to elaborate on those goals in as much detail as I can and be adaptive with the process if something that is not expected happens. It does not imply that I need to change the goals, instead I have to be resilient with stick to the long-term goals.
Way of Learning
In Bangkit 2023, I learn new things and as I have mentioned earlier, it will not be easy. What I have to do to face it are by setting goals, using a time block method like Google Calendar, and asking for help either from my mentor or a couple of my friends. After finishing a course, I will not be easy to be satisfied. Instead, I try to review what I have learned in order to get a good understanding.
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Way of Working
This aspect is very critical for me and there are several things to do. The way of working is to commit to Coursera deadlines, join Google Meet, and finish Google Classroom tasks. Not only that, I am also checking email, Discord, and Google Classroom every morning so that I can prevent myself from missing any tasks or important information.
Way of Thinking
Thinking is the process of considering something. This aspect plays a huge role in achieving my goals during Bangkit 2023 Program. I try to be adaptive for understanding the materials given by using first principle thinking. This method is getting the fundamental building blocks or in short, the basic of something. Not only implementing this method, but also I try to think like a puzzle. I mean, trying to put together what I am currently learning now with the knowledge that I have studied before.
Conclusion
In brief, a couple of aspects of my life have changed when I become a Bangkit 2023 cohort. Those aspects are interacting, achieving, learning, working, and thinking. I am so grateful that Bangkit provides this soft skill throughout reading materials and ILT Soft Skill since this skillset are so necessary as provision in this fast-paced world. Thank you for reading my story.