By Mckenna French
I don’t really know how to talk about myself and I am not one for small talk. For instance, I have never been the one to strike up a conversation about how I am doing, where I am in my life, or what my plans are for the future. I would rather just keep to myself and/or observe my surroundings. However, over the past seventeen years, I have begun to learn a few things about myself, including my likes, dislikes, areas of strength, and weakness. All the qualities that make me the person I am today, but yet still make me question who I have yet to be. From a very young age, I’ve been labeled a perfectionist. I have always paid extra attention to small details, and if anything is out of place, I’d do my best to fix it. For example, getting things done on time is somewhat of a challenge for me, I tend to wait until the last minute to make sure everything is just right. This is both a strength and a weakness because I would submit quality work but not always on time. I am very self-aware and know that I can be a little obsessive over work that I am passionate about, as well as detached from work I am not so into. This trait comes from the fear of thinking I was never good enough, so I would always try to overachieve goals set to prove to myself that I am, in fact, more than enough.
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Brett Crandall
12/23/2021 10:21:55 am
You have a great awareness of yourself, which is a skill in and of itself. Having this skill will take you places that you never imagined. You have a lot to offer and will be a great contributor in whatever path you choose. Believe that you can achieve it and start taking steps towards it - before you know it you will look back and be surprised at far you have gone.
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Lynn Girven
12/23/2021 10:27:28 am
Perfectionism is a tough trait. Sometimes, things are good enough so that you are not paralyzed trying to be perfect. I can relate.
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