This document discusses how taking on responsibilities at a young age helped the author discover their strengths and abilities. After moving away from home for college, the author worked a physically demanding overnight job at Amazon to pay for school, while also maintaining a full course load. They also took on additional side jobs and hobbies in different fields to gain experience and earn extra income. Juggling work, school, and other activities helped the author build resilience to stress and gain time management skills. The various responsibilities and challenges have made the author more confident and prepared for their future.
Zach Keen has over 10 years of experience in logistics and retail management. He has led teams of up to 100 employees in fast-paced logistics environments, shipping over 100,000 items daily. As an Area Manager at Amazon, he oversaw operations processing 150,000 items per shift and led improvements that increased productivity, safety, and quality. Previously, he held several assistant manager roles at Walmart and Sam's Club, where he was responsible for merchandising, hiring, training, and evaluating employees. Keen has a bachelor's degree in business administration and was a four-year scholarship athlete in baseball. He is passionate about developing high-performing teams through goal setting, accountability, and relationship building
Este documento discute los enfoques para enseñar matemáticas de manera efectiva. Argumenta que los enfoques conductistas y de aprendizaje memorístico son inadecuados, y en su lugar propone un enfoque constructivista donde los estudiantes construyen su propio conocimiento a través de actividades prácticas que les dan significado a los conceptos matemáticos. También sugiere usar materiales concretos para ayudar a los estudiantes a comprender ideas como el sistema de numeración y las operaciones aritméticas de una manera evolut
Este documento se repite el nombre "Ella Musaieva" varias veces, con signos de exclamación entre las repeticiones. No proporciona más información relevante.
The document summarizes the approach, key learnings, data analysis, recommendations, and wrap-up of a project conducted for the Center for Leadership Solutions. It involved identifying "first bounce" and "beginners" demographics, conducting behavioral event interviews and focus groups, analyzing the data for common trends, and recommending topics for video production to build the center's career management system. The team identified major concerns individuals had when progressing in their careers, learned effective interview and facilitation techniques, and were excited to provide data to help develop the video series.
El documento describe el papel creciente de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) en el área de la salud. Las TIC han mejorado los sistemas de información médica y han ayudado a las comunidades al proporcionar una mejor calidad de vida y bienestar a las personas. Adicionalmente, las TIC han ayudado a disminuir las desigualdades en los sistemas de salud. El documento también explica cómo las tecnologías electrónicas complementan las TIC al proveer la infraestructura necesaria
From Queen to Whore The Derogation of Women in EnglishSusana Villarreal
This document analyzes how words related to women in the English language have often gained negative connotations over time. It provides numerous examples of terms that were once neutral or positive titles but became insults or references to prostitutes, such as "lady" meaning simply a polite way to address a woman rather than a ruler. Even terms of endearment like "Dolly" eventually became references to unintelligent or frivolous women. The document argues this pattern of "pejoration" applies to terms for occupations, relationships, and religious roles as well, demonstrating a historical tendency within English to derogate words associated with women.
Omar Mohammad Abudayeh seeks a position in networks and security with extensive experience in technical and presales roles. He has a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Jordan and professional training in networking, security, and systems administration. Currently he works as a presales and technical engineer where he identifies customer needs, designs solutions, and implements monitoring systems using ManageEngine products.
Zach Keen has over 10 years of experience in logistics and retail management. He has led teams of up to 100 employees in fast-paced logistics environments, shipping over 100,000 items daily. As an Area Manager at Amazon, he oversaw operations processing 150,000 items per shift and led improvements that increased productivity, safety, and quality. Previously, he held several assistant manager roles at Walmart and Sam's Club, where he was responsible for merchandising, hiring, training, and evaluating employees. Keen has a bachelor's degree in business administration and was a four-year scholarship athlete in baseball. He is passionate about developing high-performing teams through goal setting, accountability, and relationship building
Este documento discute los enfoques para enseñar matemáticas de manera efectiva. Argumenta que los enfoques conductistas y de aprendizaje memorístico son inadecuados, y en su lugar propone un enfoque constructivista donde los estudiantes construyen su propio conocimiento a través de actividades prácticas que les dan significado a los conceptos matemáticos. También sugiere usar materiales concretos para ayudar a los estudiantes a comprender ideas como el sistema de numeración y las operaciones aritméticas de una manera evolut
Este documento se repite el nombre "Ella Musaieva" varias veces, con signos de exclamación entre las repeticiones. No proporciona más información relevante.
The document summarizes the approach, key learnings, data analysis, recommendations, and wrap-up of a project conducted for the Center for Leadership Solutions. It involved identifying "first bounce" and "beginners" demographics, conducting behavioral event interviews and focus groups, analyzing the data for common trends, and recommending topics for video production to build the center's career management system. The team identified major concerns individuals had when progressing in their careers, learned effective interview and facilitation techniques, and were excited to provide data to help develop the video series.
El documento describe el papel creciente de las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) en el área de la salud. Las TIC han mejorado los sistemas de información médica y han ayudado a las comunidades al proporcionar una mejor calidad de vida y bienestar a las personas. Adicionalmente, las TIC han ayudado a disminuir las desigualdades en los sistemas de salud. El documento también explica cómo las tecnologías electrónicas complementan las TIC al proveer la infraestructura necesaria
From Queen to Whore The Derogation of Women in EnglishSusana Villarreal
This document analyzes how words related to women in the English language have often gained negative connotations over time. It provides numerous examples of terms that were once neutral or positive titles but became insults or references to prostitutes, such as "lady" meaning simply a polite way to address a woman rather than a ruler. Even terms of endearment like "Dolly" eventually became references to unintelligent or frivolous women. The document argues this pattern of "pejoration" applies to terms for occupations, relationships, and religious roles as well, demonstrating a historical tendency within English to derogate words associated with women.
Omar Mohammad Abudayeh seeks a position in networks and security with extensive experience in technical and presales roles. He has a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Jordan and professional training in networking, security, and systems administration. Currently he works as a presales and technical engineer where he identifies customer needs, designs solutions, and implements monitoring systems using ManageEngine products.
The document outlines the author's personal development plan to become a successful journalist. It discusses three potential pathways: 1) finishing college and searching for jobs, 2) pursuing an apprenticeship with the BBC, and 3) attending university to get a journalism degree. The author analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of each option and decides that university is the best choice. They apply to and get accepted into four universities, ultimately choosing Birmingham City University as their firm choice based on its accredited media and communications course focused on journalism.
After achieving great success early in life, many leaders find themselves wondering what comes next as they approach retirement age. The document discusses how the traditional model of a career followed by leisurely retirement is outdated, and that leaders can have an even greater impact in their later years through strategic planning. It suggests jettisoning assumptions that one must completely change careers or that age disqualifies further contributions, and instead continuing to apply one's skills and experience to causes one cares about. Money is not a prerequisite for having a meaningful second half, as fulfillment comes from responding to one's inner calling rather than leisure or wealth.
Chani Pangali is the founder of JobSuccess.org, which provides career coaching and resources. He has a PhD from Columbia University and worked in software development and marketing before founding his training organization. The interview discusses Chani's background growing up working overnight jobs to fund his education at top universities. He provides advice on maintaining a positive mindset during career transitions and leveraging one's network to access opportunities. Chani emphasizes the importance of planning, developing skills, and serving others.
The document discusses research showing a disconnect between Generation Y and older generations in business. Generation Y is seen as less employable while business leaders are seen as out of touch. The document argues that businesses must shift from training to educating employees to develop critical thinking skills in order to succeed in a knowledge economy. Traditional training methods are no longer effective for Generation Y and education is needed to develop self-reliant, adaptive workers and strengthen businesses and the economy.
The document discusses research showing a disconnect between Generation Y and older generations in business. Generation Y is seen as less employable while business leaders are seen as out of touch. The document argues that businesses must shift from training to educating employees to develop critical thinking skills in order to succeed in a knowledge economy. Traditional training methods are no longer effective for Generation Y and education is needed to develop self-reliant, autonomous knowledge workers. If businesses do not make this shift, they will fail to adapt to changing times.
Andrea Opoku founded GreenBean Marketing in 2008 after becoming frustrated in her marketing job, and the business provides marketing, branding, and PR services for small and medium businesses. She details her career path in marketing and describes how starting her own business has allowed her more flexibility while still being professionally fulfilling. Opoku shares lessons learned over her career and advice for other women entrepreneurs.
The author reflects on things they would do differently if given the chance to redo their career. Some key lessons include setting aside more time for strategic thinking, celebrating successes more openly, socializing over lunch instead of eating alone, maintaining humility, being a lifelong learner, managing stress through laughter, building fewer barriers with others, and nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit in those they lead. The author encourages readers to consider asking interview candidates what they would change and do differently to gain insight into their character.
Natalie Sisson outlines her vision for growing her company, The Suitcase Entrepreneur, by December 31, 2015. She aims to inspire people to create freedom in business and adventure in life through her coaching, digital products, speaking engagements, and executive club. Her goal is for the business to continue growing through increased customers, media exposure, partnerships, and affiliates. She also hopes to become an angel investor by 2016.
The book "HR Humanizers collects the stories of almost 100 Female HR Directors, in unprecedented times that changed the world. The real testimonies of women HR managers and authors of this document, who have opened their souls and tell us directly about their experience during confinement. Thank you all very much!
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"HR Humanizers: Relatos de directivas que cambiaron el mundo". Los testimonios reales de mujeres directivas de RRHH y autoras de este documento, que han abierto su alma y nos hablan en directo su experiencia durante el confinamiento. ¡Muchas gracias a todas!
Nikki Fogden-Moore founded The Vitality Coach 11 years ago to provide elite private coaching, retreats, and programs to help highly driven individuals and companies bring business and personal vitality. She helps people get their motivation back and companies create accountability for winning teams. Her business has expanded to include being the Head Trainer for Women's Health and Fitness Magazine and hosting a weekly podcast. Word of mouth has been the most effective form of advertising for her business. She is currently working to launch the Vitality Road Map program internationally online and promote her new book on her Vitality Tour of Australia and the United States.
Angie Cromer discusses her career path in nursing management. She started as an LPN and earned her RN and promotion to director with encouragement and support. Personal qualities like organization and strong people skills are important to be successful in management. Job openings are now posted online through Greenville Health System's website. Typical hiring involves group interviews to see how applicants interact and "mesh" with others. In the future, Cromer wishes she took more Spanish and technology classes. Nursing management experience is applicable to many healthcare fields and administrative roles. The organization is currently growing through its integration with Greenville Health.
1) Constant connectivity through technology has made accessing information easy but has also led to laziness in thinking skills as people rely on searching information rather than thinking critically.
2) Students today are quick to search for answers online rather than taking time to think through problems themselves, relying on a "transactive memory system" where information is stored externally rather than internally.
3) While technology provides many useful new skills, we must not forget traditional thinking abilities like deep and lengthy thought which are needed for innovation but are unlikely if constantly distracted by new information. Critical thinking is an important skill that technology could undermine.
The document provides details about Hope Crosson's internship at the Matthews House, where she gained experience in various social work roles like advocating, counseling, and researching. Hope reflects on learning the importance of supervision, developing self-care strategies, and continuing her education to advance her social work career. The internship prepared Hope for independent social work practice while seeking ongoing advice and guidance.
1) In the experience economy, consumers will demand experiences from companies that can transform their behavior, health, and lives.
2) Experiences are memorable events staged by companies that engage individuals in a personal way beyond just goods and services.
3) While the experience itself is transient, people value the lasting effects experiences have on them - experiences change who we are and what we can accomplish.
Nitin is a 24-year-old graduate from Delhi University seeking a job in a reputed organization. He has over 1 year of experience as a sales executive. His strengths include being hardworking, a quick learner, and having a positive attitude. He wants to further enhance his skills and explore his potential. He believes the company can provide knowledge and experience to help him grow professionally.
Entrepreneurship - The Zimbabwean way of livingNobert Munyoro
This document discusses entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe and provides advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. It notes that many have turned to entrepreneurship due to economic hardships and unemployment. The document outlines different types of business ventures that could work, including social entrepreneurship, agriculture, metal work, technology, and music production. It discusses the traits of successful entrepreneurs, including creativity, determination, flexibility and passion. The document advises entrepreneurs to research the market, understand costs and potential income, and consider questions like funding, business location, and working alone or with partners. Overall, the document provides guidance to help Zimbabweans start sustainable businesses.
1) The intern gained valuable experience and skills during their 500-hour internship program at Oasis, including improving their data gathering and assessment skills by conducting interviews and psychological tests with clients.
2) The intern learned about working with diverse clients from various backgrounds and cultures, and found it challenging to juggle the large number of clients at the center who needed various services.
3) Through encounters with clients struggling with mental health issues like anxiety and depression, the intern realized the importance of empathy in social work and hopes to improve their empathetic skills to better serve clients in the future.
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The document discusses connecting businesses with various mediums and the importance of understanding customer data to improve services while respecting privacy. It also talks about the structures that organizations have in place to support members and ensure a safe community. Maintaining open communication and challenging views respectfully within communities is important for continued learning and improvement.
The document outlines the author's personal development plan to become a successful journalist. It discusses three potential pathways: 1) finishing college and searching for jobs, 2) pursuing an apprenticeship with the BBC, and 3) attending university to get a journalism degree. The author analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of each option and decides that university is the best choice. They apply to and get accepted into four universities, ultimately choosing Birmingham City University as their firm choice based on its accredited media and communications course focused on journalism.
After achieving great success early in life, many leaders find themselves wondering what comes next as they approach retirement age. The document discusses how the traditional model of a career followed by leisurely retirement is outdated, and that leaders can have an even greater impact in their later years through strategic planning. It suggests jettisoning assumptions that one must completely change careers or that age disqualifies further contributions, and instead continuing to apply one's skills and experience to causes one cares about. Money is not a prerequisite for having a meaningful second half, as fulfillment comes from responding to one's inner calling rather than leisure or wealth.
Chani Pangali is the founder of JobSuccess.org, which provides career coaching and resources. He has a PhD from Columbia University and worked in software development and marketing before founding his training organization. The interview discusses Chani's background growing up working overnight jobs to fund his education at top universities. He provides advice on maintaining a positive mindset during career transitions and leveraging one's network to access opportunities. Chani emphasizes the importance of planning, developing skills, and serving others.
The document discusses research showing a disconnect between Generation Y and older generations in business. Generation Y is seen as less employable while business leaders are seen as out of touch. The document argues that businesses must shift from training to educating employees to develop critical thinking skills in order to succeed in a knowledge economy. Traditional training methods are no longer effective for Generation Y and education is needed to develop self-reliant, adaptive workers and strengthen businesses and the economy.
The document discusses research showing a disconnect between Generation Y and older generations in business. Generation Y is seen as less employable while business leaders are seen as out of touch. The document argues that businesses must shift from training to educating employees to develop critical thinking skills in order to succeed in a knowledge economy. Traditional training methods are no longer effective for Generation Y and education is needed to develop self-reliant, autonomous knowledge workers. If businesses do not make this shift, they will fail to adapt to changing times.
Andrea Opoku founded GreenBean Marketing in 2008 after becoming frustrated in her marketing job, and the business provides marketing, branding, and PR services for small and medium businesses. She details her career path in marketing and describes how starting her own business has allowed her more flexibility while still being professionally fulfilling. Opoku shares lessons learned over her career and advice for other women entrepreneurs.
The author reflects on things they would do differently if given the chance to redo their career. Some key lessons include setting aside more time for strategic thinking, celebrating successes more openly, socializing over lunch instead of eating alone, maintaining humility, being a lifelong learner, managing stress through laughter, building fewer barriers with others, and nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit in those they lead. The author encourages readers to consider asking interview candidates what they would change and do differently to gain insight into their character.
Natalie Sisson outlines her vision for growing her company, The Suitcase Entrepreneur, by December 31, 2015. She aims to inspire people to create freedom in business and adventure in life through her coaching, digital products, speaking engagements, and executive club. Her goal is for the business to continue growing through increased customers, media exposure, partnerships, and affiliates. She also hopes to become an angel investor by 2016.
The book "HR Humanizers collects the stories of almost 100 Female HR Directors, in unprecedented times that changed the world. The real testimonies of women HR managers and authors of this document, who have opened their souls and tell us directly about their experience during confinement. Thank you all very much!
------------
"HR Humanizers: Relatos de directivas que cambiaron el mundo". Los testimonios reales de mujeres directivas de RRHH y autoras de este documento, que han abierto su alma y nos hablan en directo su experiencia durante el confinamiento. ¡Muchas gracias a todas!
Nikki Fogden-Moore founded The Vitality Coach 11 years ago to provide elite private coaching, retreats, and programs to help highly driven individuals and companies bring business and personal vitality. She helps people get their motivation back and companies create accountability for winning teams. Her business has expanded to include being the Head Trainer for Women's Health and Fitness Magazine and hosting a weekly podcast. Word of mouth has been the most effective form of advertising for her business. She is currently working to launch the Vitality Road Map program internationally online and promote her new book on her Vitality Tour of Australia and the United States.
Angie Cromer discusses her career path in nursing management. She started as an LPN and earned her RN and promotion to director with encouragement and support. Personal qualities like organization and strong people skills are important to be successful in management. Job openings are now posted online through Greenville Health System's website. Typical hiring involves group interviews to see how applicants interact and "mesh" with others. In the future, Cromer wishes she took more Spanish and technology classes. Nursing management experience is applicable to many healthcare fields and administrative roles. The organization is currently growing through its integration with Greenville Health.
1) Constant connectivity through technology has made accessing information easy but has also led to laziness in thinking skills as people rely on searching information rather than thinking critically.
2) Students today are quick to search for answers online rather than taking time to think through problems themselves, relying on a "transactive memory system" where information is stored externally rather than internally.
3) While technology provides many useful new skills, we must not forget traditional thinking abilities like deep and lengthy thought which are needed for innovation but are unlikely if constantly distracted by new information. Critical thinking is an important skill that technology could undermine.
The document provides details about Hope Crosson's internship at the Matthews House, where she gained experience in various social work roles like advocating, counseling, and researching. Hope reflects on learning the importance of supervision, developing self-care strategies, and continuing her education to advance her social work career. The internship prepared Hope for independent social work practice while seeking ongoing advice and guidance.
1) In the experience economy, consumers will demand experiences from companies that can transform their behavior, health, and lives.
2) Experiences are memorable events staged by companies that engage individuals in a personal way beyond just goods and services.
3) While the experience itself is transient, people value the lasting effects experiences have on them - experiences change who we are and what we can accomplish.
Nitin is a 24-year-old graduate from Delhi University seeking a job in a reputed organization. He has over 1 year of experience as a sales executive. His strengths include being hardworking, a quick learner, and having a positive attitude. He wants to further enhance his skills and explore his potential. He believes the company can provide knowledge and experience to help him grow professionally.
Entrepreneurship - The Zimbabwean way of livingNobert Munyoro
This document discusses entrepreneurship in Zimbabwe and provides advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. It notes that many have turned to entrepreneurship due to economic hardships and unemployment. The document outlines different types of business ventures that could work, including social entrepreneurship, agriculture, metal work, technology, and music production. It discusses the traits of successful entrepreneurs, including creativity, determination, flexibility and passion. The document advises entrepreneurs to research the market, understand costs and potential income, and consider questions like funding, business location, and working alone or with partners. Overall, the document provides guidance to help Zimbabweans start sustainable businesses.
1) The intern gained valuable experience and skills during their 500-hour internship program at Oasis, including improving their data gathering and assessment skills by conducting interviews and psychological tests with clients.
2) The intern learned about working with diverse clients from various backgrounds and cultures, and found it challenging to juggle the large number of clients at the center who needed various services.
3) Through encounters with clients struggling with mental health issues like anxiety and depression, the intern realized the importance of empathy in social work and hopes to improve their empathetic skills to better serve clients in the future.
Essay about My Core Values
Essay about Sampling
Business Management Essays
Introspection Essay
Essay On Internship
Business Tourism Essay example
My Teaching Philosophy Essay
DNA Essay example
Self Introduction Essay
The document discusses connecting businesses with various mediums and the importance of understanding customer data to improve services while respecting privacy. It also talks about the structures that organizations have in place to support members and ensure a safe community. Maintaining open communication and challenging views respectfully within communities is important for continued learning and improvement.
1. Ready for the Test
It issafe to say that the strugglesof youngadulthoodusuallyexposesthe
true compositionof anindividual.Withthe experiencesandlessonstaughtfrom
realityinadolescence,aperson'scharacteristestedwhenintroducedtothe
more taxingparts of life asa youngadult.The constanttrialsof expanding
responsibilitiesare animportantbreakthroughone mustsurvivetodiscover
theirweaknessesandstrengths,personality,andinnergoalssothat theymay
continue toendure ascapable humanbeings.EventhoughIhad justenteredthe
prologue of myadulthood,mydailylife broughtme closertodiscoveringmyown
traitsand potential thankstowhateventstranspiredrecentlyinmylife.Asa
result,Iam more aware of the advantages I have ininstancesthatinvolve
large amountsof stress,challenges,communication,adaptingtochanging
environmentsanddemandforknowledge indiverse situations.Igainedall this
due to workinga full-time jobwhile attendingschool,continuingmyeducation
voluntarilyasapastime,workinginself-governedjobsforadditional income
and improvingmyself asahobby.
One trait I've gainedfrommyoccupationisa resistance tomassive amountsof
stressor enhancedphysical andmental labor,makingitlessof aweightonmy
shoulders.Fromthe verybeginningof mystartto college,the slate waswiped
clean,startingeverythingoverasI movedawayfrommy hometowninMcKinney,
TX. I had movedawayfrommy friends,mostof myfamily,mysurroundingsand
had to become acclimatedwithawhole new worldcalledFortWorth.Itwasn't
all as horrible asI thoughtit wouldbe since Ifoundmytime usedforhanging
out withfriendscouldbe divertedintotime forstudyingformyclassesat
2. Tarrant CountyCommunity College.Thattime soonbecame scarce though,asI had
to start searchingfora job to helpsustainmygrowingresponsibilities.For
almosta year,I had beenworkinganovernightshiftforAmazonatone of its
fulfillmentcentersthatwasalmostanhour's drive awayfrommy home.Itwas
loud,physically-demandingandminddeterioratingworkthatlastedforten
hourseverydayfor fourdays a week.A brandnew college studentsigningup
for a joblike thatsoundslike completeinsanity butIhad chosenAmazonfora
good
reason.One of the corporation'smany charitable benefitsisthe offertopay
for the employee'sclassesplusthree sharesof Amazon'sstock,estimatedata
little overthree thousanddollars atthe time,once they've workedthereforayear and
that waswhat I was hopingtoachieve.Despitethe lossof more thanforty
hoursa weektoa brainlessjob,the occupationdidn'tseemlike abaddeal,
but waituntil Iadd inthe elementof school.Underall the stressof a
warehouse jobthatwasmilesawayfromwhere Ilived,Ialsomanageda full
school workload,orfourclasseseveryterm.My unwaveringdesire torush
throughthe earlystagesof college andprepare fortransfertoa university
appearedtobe the mainthingthat drove me throughall the madness.Beinga
bitof an overachieverthough,Iwasn'tsatisfiedwithbarelymakingitbywith
the minimumeffortrequiredbutexcelledinbothworkandschool.Withall of
the physical andmental chaosensuinguponmybodyeachday, I managedto doan
excellentperformance atAmazonandbe promotedtoa techfieldcalledAmnesty.
Alongwiththat,I workedhardenoughat Tarrant CountyCommunityCollege tobe
acceptedintoboththe International Dean'sListSociety andthe Phi Theta
KappaHonor Society.Asif I feltIdidn'treceive enoughpainandsuffering,I
3. alsoappliedmyself inwintermester,maymesterandsummerclassesinwhichboth
school and workactuallyrequiredalongeramountof time assignedtothem.
Altogether,the dailyslavingfromone place toanothergrantedme a greater
resilience tohighlystressful situationsandallowedme toexercisequality
time managementskills.
Duringmy time incommunitycollege,Ihadalreadygainedasetof
responsibilitiesthatIwasmeantto be accountedfor.I wasin charge of my
gas, car insurance,a portionof mycar payment,andmycollege savingsof two
hundreddollarsaweek,whichmade savingupforanythingelse nearly
impossible.Thiscausedme tolookfor additional waysof gainingincome andin
turn helpedme learnskillsandcooperate withco-workersinfieldsIwould
have neverseenmyself employedin,suchassalesmarketingandevencomputer
programming.The firstside jobIhad beenintroducedtowas a healthand
fitnesssupplementationcompanycalledAdvocare thatwasintroducedtome bya
friend.Iwasattracted to the ideaof talkingtostrangersabout productsthat
couldhelptheirbodiesinanywaytheycouldhave possiblywantedanddidthat
very thing.The companyevengave me a website,givingme asmall taste of a
self-governedbusinessthatisbasedsolelyonmydecisions.Itookthe time to
go out to publicgatheringslike the mall totalktopeople,handoutbusiness
cards, and evenorganizedafree itemgiveawaywithmyco-workerstoincrease
our numberof customers.Itwas a unique experience,andIevengotpaidforit
a fewtimes,butI didn'tletitconsume as muchas my time as YouTube did.I
don't meanI wastedtime watchingpointless videos,butteachingmyself
computerprogramminginJavawiththe channel "thenewboston".Igainedalarge
interestinthe algorithmsincode-makingandhope toapplyitlaterinthe
4. future towardsappsand gamesthat can earn itsownprofit.Astime went by,I
gaineda passionforwantingtoalwayshave an additional source of income and
evenstarteddelvingintostocks.IwouldreadintocompaniesthatIfeltI had
the most relative knowledge of suchasSonyand made my ownprojectionsof
their
future yield.Allof these extremelydifferingfieldsgave me atidbitof
familiarityinmore thanjustone aspectof somethingandmakes me more adaptable
to a changingenvironment.
Aside fromall the "extra-curricular"activitiesIputmyself into,Istill
cravededucationandadvancementinsome of mysocial propertiessuchas
speakingefficientlyandworkingout.Findingwaystoimprove myself uponand
gettingpreparedfora life full of responsibilityandtestsof self-control
became somewhatof ahobby.Aftermynightshiftat work,I forcedmyself into
a routine of goingto the gym so earlyinthe morningI wasusuallythe only
one there.Itwas veryhard at timestopush throughmyinhibitionsandexcuses
to maintainaworkoutschedule,butIpulleditoff anddevelopedmyown
self-confidencefromit.ThankstoAmazon,I wouldalwaysspota goodbook
abouthow to effectivelyparticipate insocial conversationsorwaysto remain
financiallysecureandIwouldsetupa listof booksto read.Thanksto one
novel called"The DefinitiveBookof BodyLanguage"byAllanand Barbara Pease,
I was able topractice the art of bodylanguage perceptionandcultivate myown
charisma.Finally,since Iplanonbecome anActuarywithknowledge in
accounting,Idecidedtotake up a great exercise onmyown.My friendsbackin
my hometownhadbeengivenacompanycalledEscobarLandscapingwithrunning
assetsand evenemployees.Itwasstill averybasicbusinessbutIvolunteered
5. increatinga monthly reportonExcel tohelpthemunderstand theirfinancial properties
and allowthemtoformulate plansfortheiramateurbusiness.Overall,Ihardly
everletmybrainrest evenwhenitprobablyneededtoandI acquireda sortof
fascinationwithwantingtobecome ajackof all trades.
Movingto a newcityreallyallowedme todiscovermyadvantagesinlong-term
stress,differingenvironmentsandfields,andmyhungerforknowledge and
experience.Those fewyearstryingoutnew thingsandworkinghardmade me even
more confidentinmyfuture andincreasedmyexcitementof the unknown
exponential growthIhave yettoendure.Despite the sacrificesthatwere made
to gatherall of these skills,myperspective isthatthere isstill more than
enoughtime inlife to sitbackand relax.Now Iknow I am much more prepared
than some individualsmyage forthe upcomingmetaphorical testof greater
independence.