Monday, April 14, 2008

I Sound Like A Juicepack

C High D

I usually hate being labeled as anything, but I was surprised and have to admit that the Personal Profile System pretty much nailed it. After reading the description of all the characteristics of "Conscientiousness", I was amazed at how picking vague words to describe myself 28 times could lead to an on point analysis of the type of person I am. However, I am trying not to be tied down to the exact description and approach different tasks and decisions with different approaches when they call for it. As I do this, I begin to realize that this is only a conscience effort to change my ways, calling for my to be very analytical of my every move, therefore sending me further into my title. If I can overcome this self-fulfilling prophecy, I would like to be more of the "Influence" type, if I do not already follow some of these tendencies. I think you can motivate yourself to move to another heading in this Profile System. For example, shy people may overcome shyness and turn into dominant types. So yes, I do believe it is possible.

I think this system is a useful technique, but not reliable or foolproof. There were many words that were so close, that I may have chose differently depending on when I took it, which could have given me another outcome. Plus, I do not want to commit a hasty generalization by saying that just because the test had on point results for me, that results of other students were so truthfully descriptive. This is why I would be hesitant to implement this test as a basis for making any assumptions on classmates or coworkers. However, it would be interesting to see what the results would be for some of my co-workers and family members. If I agreed with the results, I do not think it would be useful, since it would basically be telling me what I already know. Overall, i just think this is an interesting test, but should not be utilized for anything more than interest.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Until The Barones Reach Kennedy Status Revised

I have just recently changed my vision to end with the ultimate goal of a career in pediatric medicine, specializing in treatment of terminally ill children. So feel free to read my previous blog with the few changes to the types of clubs I will be joining and running for, the internships I will be seeking, and finishing the college experience offset to about eight years (for med school). Although it will push back my goals by that long, I can honestly say this is the first time I am looking to the future happily since I enrolled as an Accountancy major.