Based on the grit scale my score is a 36 out of 50, and based on the
Big Five Personality Test my most dominant personality trait is
Openness. I do agree with my results. My grit is not as high as I would
like for it to be. However, my openness is right on point. I value what
the grit scale says about me. It shows an opportunity for me to work
on it more. I’m extremely pleased with my openness personality trait
because it describes me perfectly. It also gave me some areas where I
can make improvements with setting my long-term goals. I do agree
with Rita Pierson’s position that emotional connections whether
positive or negative are critical motivators for achieving long-term
goals. I feel we are greatly led by our emotions. When we are poured
into with positive emotional encouragement, our results will be a
great achievement. It’s also the same as receiving negative emotions,
we may not be as motivated to achieve as much when we don’t feel
motivated to do so. Who is my champion? Me. I have overcome
things that were meant to destroy me, but I made it. Remembering
those times in my life pushes me to continue forward because I am
not going back to that life or that same way of thinking. The concept
of grit and personality applies to both career connections and self-
care. I must continue to discover ways to stay motivated to produce
grit and achieve my career goals. I must also continue in openness to
carve out more time for myself.
