My Secret Sauce

1) Describe five ways in which you think you have human capital that is truly unique. What is it about you, exactly, that makes you different? Write this up in a detailed list. 

1. I am a really motivated person that puts all effort into what I want to do. For example: If I want to pass a class, I will do whatever it takes to do so, even if it includes all-nighters, weight loss, and loss of social life. I am not a person that settles to take the class another semester.

2. I am a perfectionist. I don’t settle for something that I think isn’t my best product. I am really detail oriented and do things to the best of my ability. I rarely let little information slip away.

3. I am concerned for others. I listen to other people’s problems and give advice when needed. Many people come to me for life advice because I give them my honest opinion to help them.

4. I would do anything to see the people in my life happy. For example, I would sacrifice everything for my family. I am not only able to, but mentally ready to, drop everything at any given moment for the thought of someone else’s possible happiness.

5. I don’t push things until the last minute. I like to plan ahead and get the job done.

2) Interview the five people who know you the best. Record each interview. In your blog post, please post each interview, as well as a two-three sentence summary of each interview, explaining what your key takeaways are.

Brian explains that I am a sociable person. I am able communicate with different types of people.  

My mom tells me that I am a really motivated person.

Chris states that I am a very hard worker. He says that I am also very motivated. He says that I don't give up easily even if I am in a difficult situation.

Jeff states that I listen to what people say. He also says that I learn from my mistakes to not repeat the same mistakes in the future.

This interview was in my native language to my dad who doesn't speak much English. He states that I am very focused in my studies.

3) Reflect on the differences. How do you see yourself, and how do others see you? Are there differences in how you assess yourself compared to others? What do you think causes these differences? Do you think your interviewees are correct about you? Finally, going back to your list from part 1, would you make any corrections to the list? How?

I would also add to my list that others see me as someone who is able to learn from mistakes. I would also add that I am very focused on my studies in school. I think the interviewees really knew me on a personal level. Sometimes people see other parts of me that I don't notice.