16A: What's Your Secret Sauce?
My Human Capital:
- Former D1 Athlete: Something most people don't know about me is that I'm a former collegiate athlete. Being a D1 athlete requires a lot of skills that no typical kid has. I learned how to work effectively in teams, manage my time, stay determined, and work hard. My first unique characteristic is that I have D1 athlete in my blood.
- Cooking & Baking: I'm actually really good at cooking and baking. These are two skills that not only benefit me by making me independent and able to cook for myself, but I've honestly used it to make friends or get boys.
- Entrepreneur: I actually started my own business, a lacrosse camp, and ran it for about 4-5 years throughout High School and Middle School. This experience truly helped me grow in so many aspects of my life, and helped me find my passion for business.
- My Father: Now i'm sure this is a trait that a lot of people actually have, but my Dad owns his own business and has owned a few. With a father who owns a business, this has given me opportunities to work for him, as well as learn from him. He's been an essential mentor in my life.
- Health & Fitness: I'm not actually sure how this one would help me in business, but I'm super healthy and super into fitness. I work out everyday and cook well balanced meals for myself. I love living this lifestyle and I do it by choice.
Interviews:
Nick: Nick is one of my close friends from home who goes to Florida State University. Nick said that I'm nice, I've never said a mean thing to him, and that I can get along with anyone.
Mom: My mom spoke about the lacrosse camp I began running in middle school. This is one of my secret sauce elements i highlighted myself, but my mom went into a little more detail on my camp. She also said I'm a great daughter (thanks mom).
Shannon: Shannon is a friend of mine who is in my sorority and goes to UF with me. Shannon said that I'm great at giving advice and supporting my friends. She also mentioned that I always seem to be very happy and positive.
Jenna: Jenna is my roommate here at UF. Jenna mentioned that I'm an amazing cook and baker and that she loves my rainbow sprinkle cookies more than anything. She also brought up that I tend to be great at problem-solving.
Kyle: Lastly I interviewed my friend Kyle who happened to be at the library with me. He mentioned that I seemed like a very determined and time-oriented person, someone who always has their priorities straight. He also said I'm very nice and friendly.
Reflections:
Most of my interviews of people were very spot on, and described things about me that I'd honestly describe myself as. A few people touched on the "nice", "friendly", or "happy" aspect of my personality, which are things I agree with, but I wouldn't necessarily write about myself because I feel like those are traits other people can describe you as, not really yourself. I do think that others assessed my personality a little more in comparison to be assessing my overall life experiences and personality combined. I do think my interviewees are correct about what they stated, and for the most part, what they said just supports my own "secret sauce" points.
Hello again Kasey! I think that the ingredients of your "secret sauce" are very good and have potential to become a great business entrepreneur. All the aspects of those 5 people who are very close to you give people who do not know you a good perspective about who you are and that can be beneficial when doing businesses. Good job again, keep it up.
ReplyDeleteKasey, great evaluation of your secret sauce. I've noticed that you are into fitness and eating healthy which I am too. I believe that being physically fit allows to perform at your best. It helps you with your thinking, learning, and judgment skills which can be beneficial when you're creating your business. In addition, being happy and nice, as some of your interviewees described you, are good traits to have. Being nice allows to be more approachable which is necessary when creating your business since you are more likely to meet more people that can help you with your professional and social life.
ReplyDeleteGood write up. I believe you are in a good place for your business. If you remember Maslow's hierarchy of needs, shelter, health, family and friendship are all required before actualization. I believe you are already close to the actualization portion and you'll be able to work on your idea with no other hang ups. I think it is also good that you see your dad as a role model. I am the same. Good work again!
ReplyDeleteHi Kasey - I hope you are well. I enjoyed reading about what your "secret sauce" is and the opinions of those 5 people that are close to you. I believe that it is important to always be positive, happy, and provide positive light in other people's lives. Keep up the great work and I look forward to reading your future posts!
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