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My Idiosyncrasies

“Every group has its idiosyncrasies, but at a certain point, we all are

human.”

D. L. Hughley Read

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My idiosyncrasies

Introduction

Self-understanding is one of the most powerful tools that one can use for both personal

and professional development. Creating a highly impressionable and unforgettable brand of

yourself is a process that takes time and commitment. To achieve this, one must conduct a self-

assessment, to discover and gather as much information about him or herself. All humans have

distinct characters and attributes which comprise of strengths, weaknesses, interests, preferences,

and potential. These attributes are considered as their raw materials. This paper serves to analyze

my raw materials, assessing them from an etic approach. My aim for conducting this to

understand me and develop a better brand of myself. For this paper, I will be listing my key

attributes impartially through the use of personality assessment tests, outsider perceptions and

perspectives such as family and friends, and my understanding.

Strengths

The key strengths are the positive personal attributes that make you stand out and give you an

advantage in any endeavor. I assessed my key strengths using the Richard Step Online

assessment tool and obtained other insights from friends, family, and colleagues. The responses

and results were insightful and encouraging. The result of the test provided me with a new

outlook about myself and renewed my commitment to improving myself constantly. I validated

the results and responses by confirming with my tutors and new acquaintances, and I believe that

these outcomes are the accurate reflections of my personalities. From the tests and responses, the

identified key strengths include; Adaptability, Integrity, Consistency, understanding, strategic

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thinking, and curiosity. I have realized that I am a highly consistent person and that my friends

or colleagues count on me to do what I promise to set myself to do. Irrespective of the

circumstances, I never let situations interfere with my thinking. If I believe something is right, I

will work on it to completion without second thoughts. This opened another key strength, that of

personal confidence. I never doubt or second guess myself. The quality of adaptability has

helped me thrive in various situations. Rather than moan about an unfavorable circumstance, I

always try to find a way of accommodating the variances and finding a way of surviving. No

matter the challenge, I will always adapt and complete the assignment or task.

The strength of understanding has helped me grow and maintain personal and professional

relationships. This goes hand in hand with my apt listening skills. I am a highly attentive person;

I love to listen to both spoken and unspoken cues of communication. Most times, I have