• Based on the grit scale and the Big Five Personality Test, what is
your grit level and most dominant personality traits? Do you
agree with your results? I scored at 41 out of 50 on my grit scale
and it stated that I was gritter than 70 percent of most
Americans. I scored 43 out of 50 on Agreeableness and
Emotional Stability. I'm not sure if I totally agree with the grit
test but I answered how I truly felt so I will go with it. In regard
to the personality traits, I totally agree. I'm definingly positive,
considerate, and willing to help anyone I come across in addition
the all the other traits.
• What is the value of knowing your grit level and personality
traits? I think the value of knowing your grit level and
personality traits are extremely important, I think if you are true
to yourself then you shouldn't be surprised with the outcome.
• Do you agree with Rita Pierson's position that emotional
connections (positive or negative) are critical motivators for
achieving long-term goals? Explain why or why not. I do agree
with Rita's position when it comes to emotional connections. I
think as we go through life and certain situations we will come
across all types of connections. I think based off those
connections we can form certain opinions based off the
experiences. Those experiences can either form a positive or
negative outcome and if we meet other connections, we will
remember those interactions.
• Who is your champion? (Note: This can be yourself.) How does
your champion contribute to your grit or motivation? I think my
champion would be my Big Momma Bessie. She thought me to
never give up and always be a leader for your family. She taught
me to be respectful and find the good in everyone you come
across. I think based off our conversation I live those values
today.
• How do the concepts of grit and personality apply to any of the
following programmatic course themes:
o Self-care -making a commitment to stick to your long-term
goals and have the ability to make choices that will affect
your behaviors that will lead to success.
o Social justice - knowing my traits would positively affect
social just because I see the good in every outcome.
o Emotional intelligence - having the ability to face any crisis
with low level of stress and fewer unintended
consequences.
o Career connections - be patient and passionate but
organized in my career search.
o Ethics - making sure I stay aligned to my values and beliefs.
