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. Drive - this is something that sets me apart from many people in that I work relentlessly toward my goal until it is completed.

2. Morals - I have a strong sense of moral compass that I live by on a daily basis that sets me apart from many of my peers.

3. Kindness - I like to think that I am kind to others and do not accept anything in return for doing others favors. I like to serve others as it makes me see the world in a different perspective. 

4. Humor - being funny is something that many people find joy in and to make others laugh is priceless.

5. Time management - being able to not procrastinate, especially in a class like this, is something that makes me different than most people who wait until the last minute.

2) Interview the five people who know you the best. Ask them what they think makes you different -- remember, focus on your knowledge, skills, abilities, emotions -- in other words, your human capital. Try to stay away from discussing your other types of capital (such as who you know). 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.

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 see myself as someone who is loyal to my family, friends, God, and myself. I try my best to please others, but sometimes it is in my best interest to not let others dictate how my feelings are. I think that the interviews were correct about myself because many people noticed my work ethic and sense of convictions which are principle to my being. I would not make any corrections to the list because I think that it accurately describes what sets me apart from others and what makes me truly unique.

Will talked about my sense of purpose and drive, which is one of the facets that I believe makes me different. Being filled with tenacity and dedication to school is what I strive to do.

Alex talked about my dedication to my morals, values, and faith. This is something that I hold very dear to my heart and keeps me ethical in my relationships.

Austin also talked about my drive in school and my goal-setting platform that I like to live by. The first step to achieving a goal is to set it and write it down.

Andrea talked about my sense of humor and ability to make others laugh. She also talked about me staying true to who I am as a person through my faith and unfailing values.

Allie talked about me being different from others in being able to recognize trends and see business patterns. This correlates to working hard in school and never ceasing to give up on a dream.