Learning is listed as my top strength in the survey (Clifton, Anderson, & Schreiner, 2006). I believe I have used that trait extensively throughout …show more content…
I do enjoy challenges, furthermore, I love to win. As suggested by the text, even if I am successful at completing a task the sense of not being the best often leaves me with a feeling of self-loathing. I want to be the best at everything I set out to do. I need that sense of winning even when there is no contest or others to compare myself to. In my opinion, having the achiever and competition strengths defines who I am. I plan to apply this strength as I continue in my career. Law enforcement is a competitive field, officers compete with one another for special assignments and promotions. I am striving to promote further within my department and have taken a step toward becoming more competitive with my colleagues by obtaining my bachelor's …show more content…
I have a small group of close friends whom I love dearly and share my life with as they share theirs with me. I find it difficult at times to allow others into my life on an intimate level, I have experienced betrayal more than my fair share of times throughout life. I am friendly with everyone I come in contact with, consequently, I have an infinite number of acquaintances. I can honestly say that I know more about most people than they know about me. I do feel as though I can relate to most anyone, I am able to fit into almost any situation seamlessly. I plan to continue to nurture the close relationships that I have and seek more opportunities to meet and socialize with people that are like-minded so share