My Secret Sauce

1) Describe five ways in which you think you have human capital that is truly unique. 

     1. I am motivated to succeed and chase my goals.  I try not to search for a reward or praise but rather personal growth.

     2. I am a thrill seeker and a risk taker. I enjoy participating in activities and sporting events that flirt with that fine line of safety or risky.  For example: skydiving.  Skydiving is something that many people want to do and those who do not have an interest in sky diving wonder why anyone could because they are able to see the inherent dangers in skydiving and would rather play it safe than take that risk. 

     3. I am determined to be the best individual I can be.  I set short term and long term goals to keep pushing myself to improve.  

     4. I am responsible.  I like to take care of my own matters and stay true to my word.  I also like to perform my duty as best I can, be it as a student, employee, etc.  For example, I have been an Oceanfront Lifeguard for the past four summers.  I grew up at the beach and have always had a love for the ocean and the water.  But now when I go to the beach, I feel the responsibilities of lifeguarding as I will find myself looking out over the water occasionally to insure beach safety.  Being a beach lifeguard has changed my experience of going to the beach as I now always feel the duties of lifeguarding when around the water. 

     5. I am caring; I treat people with kindness and generosity.  

2) Interview the five people who know you the best. 

Alli believes I am different from other people because I am well-rounded.  She describes traits such as responsible, smart, funny, selfless, and caring.

My sister Katie explains how I take the road less traveled.  She explains how my past job experiences and medical mission trips have helped to shape me as a leader.

My mom explains several attributes that make me who I am.  She describes me as charismatic, adventurous, and daring.  

My dad describes how my faith, focus, and ability to finish help to guide my way of life.  

Lauren describes how I am intrinsically motivated.

3) Reflect on the differences. 

     I believe how I see myself and how others who are close to me see me are very similar.  My mom and I both agreed that I am adventurous and a bit of a risk-taker (something she hates but I embrace).  My sister and my dad focused on how my life experiences have helped to shape my life.  It helps that I am very close to the five people that I interviewed because they were each able to give accurate snippets about me and what separates me from others.  I believe I could make additions to the list but I wouldn't make any corrections to the list because those five characteristics are also accurate.