1. Driven - I'm not trying to toot my own horn but I will work, work, and then work some more at something until it's finished. I have a strong commitment to finish a task or work towards a goal once I've started it. This not only applies to my school work but to the social and extra-curricular goals I've set.
2. Responsible - Once I have dedicated myself to something or someone I have a really hard time breaking that responsibility. I also act very socially and environmentally responsible and realize the risks if I don't act that way.
3. Organized - I have an almost extreme level of organization throughout pretty much every anticipated aspect of my life. This allows me to take on more tasks at once because I can stay focused and maintain clarity.
4. Generous - I really enjoy helping other people out whether that means taking out their trash or fundraising $8000 for an organization. I have a sense of moral obligation when someone needs assistance or if I see something I can lend a helping hand with.
5. Active - I love being involved and fully-present in anything and everything I can get my hands on. Since my first semester at UF, I've been involved in the business school and actively participating in different things I devote my time to.
Five Interviews
1. Interview #1 - The first person I interviewed was my dad. His main points were that I am versatile, analytical, thoughtful, and socially adaptable.
2. Interview #2 - The second person I interviewed was my mom. Her main points were that I am organized, prepared, passionate, and team-oriented.
3. Interview #3 - The third person I interviewed was my aunt. Her main points were that I am determined and driven.
4. Interview #4 - The fourth person I interviewed was my friend, Ashlynn. Her main points were that I am generous and committed to relationships.
5. Interview #5 - The fifth person I interviewed was my friend, Amy. Her main points were that I am a good communicator, culturally aware, and socially adaptable.
Reflection
When I thought about five characteristics that set me apart it was very hard; I kept on thinking that although I exhibit this quality, many other people also share it with me so it must not be special. However, I don't think the characteristic has to necessarily be unique per se to contribute to your own "special sauce" so long as it is true to who you are. The qualities that I described were somewhat different than the ones described of me by my interviewees. There were some similar ones, however, including driven, organized and generous. A couple of the most common qualities that I took away from the interviews were socially adaptable and team-oriented/communicative. I think my interviewees are overall correct about their opinions but I'm always striving to improve myself so I'm constantly growing all of these. If I had to change one of my characteristics, I would change active to adaptable because, while I am active, being adaptable seems more unique.
Hey Jordan,
ReplyDeleteI like that you mentioned socially adaptable as one of your personal characteristics contributing to your secret sauce as that was something I felt I was good at as well. It was interesting in this assignment to learn that what we thought made us special might not actually matter as much to others, even the ones that know us the best. We are a different person to everyone than we are to ourselves, so this assignment was very enlightening in learning what about us is perceived as different to the individuals that know us best.
Hi Jordan,
ReplyDeleteAlthough the adjectives you used to describe yourself were fairly vague, I like how you backed them up with specific details. The words that your friends and family used to describe you definitely along with how you describe yourself, except even more specifically. I was also cool to see how almost all your interviews said similar things which demonstrates that you are a consistent person in the eyes of your peers.
Thank you!
Holly Dixon
I can tell you took this assignment to heart, much to your own benefit, I think. The self-critical and limiting details even within this outline of your secret sauce seem admirable to me, as well. For example, saying you have an "extreme level of organization" in "every ANTICIPATED aspect of my life" sounds a lot more reasonable and less cringy than a blanket statement. The only thing I would want to caution you about is the fact that the interviews you conducted had 3 (who I assume to be close) family members and 2 female friends. While the assignment does require you to ask people who know you well, I think you would have benefited from a more diverse interview pool.
ReplyDeleteHello Jordan! I thought your descriptions of yourself were straightforward and to the point. I feel that they might be seen as a vague, but they are summarized to describe who you are. All your interview seemed aligned with eh way you described yourself, which is always good to know that the way you see yourself is similar to others see you. Great Job!
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