Character Stories

Effort and Interest: Self Reflection

Tell me three separate detailed stories about a time where you put forth great effort to achieve a goal.

One story will focus on a VIA Character Strength, one will focus on a Career Leader Assessment quality, and one will focus on either an additional VIA Character Strength or Career Leader Assessment quality.

Each story should include the following : This story should be something that you worked really hard at and were very focused and determined to achieve, even though you may or may not have succeeded. This should be something that no one made you do, just something that you wanted to achieve for yourself. Consider telling why you were so committed to achieving this goal and why it was worth your while. What relationships were built or tested through this experience, and why did or does it give you fulfillment, satisfaction, or meaning.

Please describe how this story relates to your identified strength or quality. In other words, how was this strength/quality present in the process of achieving the goal, and how did you use this to overcome the obstacle. Additionally, during this time reflect upon and walk me through those internal fixed mindset thoughts, as well as growth mindset thoughts.

Finally, explain how this experience has shaped the person you are today and how it plays into your decision of a major/career path.

Papers must be at least 3 pages in length (one page per story), double spaced, 11/12 point font.