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When it comes down to proper, professional conduct and etiquette, the phrase “Practice makes perfect” sticks out in my head. We all live in an adult world, and we are viewed and judged in that same manner. And even though it seems so much easier, and often times more enjoyable, to just be able to act and behave however a person may want, the reality is that such behaviors may not be viewed as “correct” by others. No one is perfect; everyone is constantly learning new things to hopefully better themselves in all aspects of life. I am most certainly no exception to this, and I welcome the advice and aide in bettering myself as a professional individual. ======

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When it comes down to the strengths and areas that I feel I posses, I believe that my self-drive and motivation is probably my best. When it comes down to getting my work done, whether it is for work, school, or any other individual project, I have always had the will to be able to focus and understand that I have work that needs to get done. Being in a sales position job where everyday we have certain daily goals and numbers to hit, some people would find it difficult to have to constantly be looking for sale opportunities. The average individual would prefer to just to a daily, routine job and then be finished at the end of the day. But I have always possessed the drive to want more and do more, so a constant goal always keeps me working hard. As a kid, my father told me that I had to learn to manage my time accordingly so that I would always have enough time to get my homework done. He taught me at a young age about time management tactics that I have carried with me all my life. Because of that, I am able to plan out in my head approximately how much time I need to get the work done. I also believe that another grand quality that I have developed is my ability to lead and work efficiently with others. Being in charge of several group projects and teams, I feel that my leadership potential has grown tremendously and will continue to do so as I continue to be involved in other group tasks. Outside of class work and assignments, being a captain of my soccer teams and a sales leader at work has given me experience in leading and working with others in different environments. Although I would believe that I possess many more strengths, these are the ones that stand out to me as my greatest and the ones which I use more frequently than others. ======

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Just as the Yin-Yang theory describes that idea of light and dark, there cannot be one without the other. There cannot be good without bad, and such is the same with respect to strengths and weaknesses. One cannot have numerous strengths without having a quantity of weaknesses also. In my scenario, the one area where I have always had the most trouble with is in controlling and watching my temper. Over the years, I developed a very fiery temper, due to various emotional stressors and life-changing instances. There have been certain times when losing my temper produced very negative results not just for me, but for individuals around me. Over time I have learned to better control my temper and have now been able to apply it for my own good use. But my emotional balance still remains a key flaw that I possess. In the business aspect, I would say my dialect and professional speech skills could still be fine-tuned and developed more. Although I am now very talkative and outgoing, I was once a shy and quiet young kid. So the more I can express myself in a professional manner and the tone, the better I feel I will be able to carry myself in the future. Another important skill that I wish to gain is in the writing aspect. I feel I can do a decent job writing in a professional style, but English was never my best subject in school. I find myself frequently reviewing and revising what I write because it does not seem to flow or sound write. I would love to be able to have a peace of mind in knowing that I have learned to better my writing skills for the business world ahead. ======

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Through your teachings and the rest of my educational and professional career, I hope to better develop and enhance not only the areas which I feel I lack, but in the areas that I already possess. The more I can learn now, the better and more comfortable I will be able to carry myself in all that I am a part of. ======