- Ambition: I think I am a very ambitious person. I have big goals and will do everything I possibly can to achieve them. I want to be as successful as possible, and I have big goals and dreams to (hopefully) get me there.
- Discipline: I am a person who thoroughly enjoys stability and structure, leading to my discipline-like nature. I always follow through on my word and tasks, and rarely give in to temptations.
- Intelligent: I grew up in a household that greatly values education, and I have been exposed to so many different topics from various sources. I love to learn and continue to find new ways to expand my mind.
- Time Management: I have impeccable time management skills. I don't miss deadlines because I always plan ahead, and I am pretty good at anticipating potential obstacles.
- Caring: I care about the relationships I have with my friends and family, and make it a point to consistently reach out and check on them. Even if I don't talk to someone for several months, I let them know that I care about them, and enjoy their friendship.
My childhood (and current) best friend, Rhianna
Rhianna and I stopped attending the same school after 5th grade, so her perspective was quite unique. She brought up the point that we can go without talking for several months, but then pick up where we left off like nothing happened, which I completely agree with. She attributed this to my dedication to developing and keeping long-lasting connections with others.
My Mom
https://soundcloud.com/tara-routie/mom/s-S1JxRHTNo0Y
My mom described me as someone who is highly motivated and enjoys working independently. I definitely agree with this, and while I am fine working in groups, I prefer to work by myself. She also said that I am detail-oriented, which I very much agree with.
https://soundcloud.com/tara-routie/mom/s-S1JxRHTNo0Y
My mom described me as someone who is highly motivated and enjoys working independently. I definitely agree with this, and while I am fine working in groups, I prefer to work by myself. She also said that I am detail-oriented, which I very much agree with.
My Dad
https://soundcloud.com/tara-routie/dad-part-2/s-slknD23i5Vl
My dad described me as someone who is a pleasant and driven person. I set very high goals for myself, and am very determined to see it through. I do set high goals for myself, and think that I am a pleasant person to be around, therefore I agree with what he described.
My Brother
https://soundcloud.com/tara-routie/devin-part-2/s-cI6nRRe5ryD
My brother described me as someone very organized and a person who doesn't procrastinate, which is true, and the complete opposite of him. I always like to get my work done ahead of time and will do my best to avoid procrastination.
https://soundcloud.com/tara-routie/devin-part-2/s-cI6nRRe5ryD
My brother described me as someone very organized and a person who doesn't procrastinate, which is true, and the complete opposite of him. I always like to get my work done ahead of time and will do my best to avoid procrastination.
My good friend from college, Allie
https://soundcloud.com/tara-routie/allie/s-7Lsmgcp3WcC
I've known Allie for about 2 years now, and we've had multiple classes together. She described me as a good problem solver, which I agree with, but never thought of. She also said that I can juggle multiple things at once, which I agree with. I'm involved in various activities and find myself able to juggle a lot of activities simultaneously.
Reflection
How I see myself is pretty consistent with how others see me. The way I describe myself is how the people who know me best describe me. I do think there were some surprises. For example, I never explicitly saw myself as a problem solver, but Allie described me as one. I think what causes some of these differences is dependent on the situation I am in with the person. Before I moved away to college, I lived with my family, so they constantly saw me studying or completing my work. Rhianna would only hear about what homework I had to do since we didn't attend the same school, and heard more stories about my extracurricular activities. Overall, I think the interviewees were correct about me, and after reviewing the list I created, I would not change anything about it. Everything that I wrote down on the list was covered by at least one person I interviewed, and I believe the list is very accurate.
https://soundcloud.com/tara-routie/allie/s-7Lsmgcp3WcC
I've known Allie for about 2 years now, and we've had multiple classes together. She described me as a good problem solver, which I agree with, but never thought of. She also said that I can juggle multiple things at once, which I agree with. I'm involved in various activities and find myself able to juggle a lot of activities simultaneously.
Reflection
How I see myself is pretty consistent with how others see me. The way I describe myself is how the people who know me best describe me. I do think there were some surprises. For example, I never explicitly saw myself as a problem solver, but Allie described me as one. I think what causes some of these differences is dependent on the situation I am in with the person. Before I moved away to college, I lived with my family, so they constantly saw me studying or completing my work. Rhianna would only hear about what homework I had to do since we didn't attend the same school, and heard more stories about my extracurricular activities. Overall, I think the interviewees were correct about me, and after reviewing the list I created, I would not change anything about it. Everything that I wrote down on the list was covered by at least one person I interviewed, and I believe the list is very accurate.
Hi Tara. I think this was a very insightful assignment. You never really stop to think how our family and friends view us. It's a great tool to hear what people see as your strongest traits and opportunities where we could grow. I think it is very interesting to see how our parents and siblings view us versus our friends. - Carrie Steinolfson
ReplyDeleteI think you picked great qualities to highlight in yourself, especially discipline and time management, which I believe are the foundation of any successful venture. Its great that you are able to see yourself so clearly and have a really good idea of who you are, it will help you stay true to yourself as you move forward in your career and life. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteHi Tara,
ReplyDeleteI think this was an important assignment because it really pushed all of us to look inwards and reflect on ourselves. This assignment also allows us to get to know our fellow classmates better, even though we have never actually met. I think your qualities of discipline and time management have served you well in this course, and will continue to benefit you over all in your professional life.