My Personal SWOT

Beware how this will be a VERY PERSONAL post. This is something I've written for a subject that required me to detail on my perception of my personality, including my strengths and weaknesses among others. I may edit next time--either expound or add--as it's almost 3AM already.

Personal SWOT Analysis (Check the paragraphs that follow for further illumination of my character.)

Strengths -Dogged determination to continue task(/s) until accomplished -Great with paper -Eagerness to learn and be taught -Love for marketing and brands (I read about them in my free time) -Meticulous and into details -Loves to answer Q&A -Able to do well enough when put on the spot -Resilient	Weaknesses - Poor time management -Not good enough with Photoshop -Sometimes get easily distracted and swayed by temptations -Not a confident enough public speaker -Competitive only because the people around me are
Opportunities -BA198 and BA170 classes	Threats -Distractions and irritations in dormitory including facebook, noisy roommates, non-academic books, poor lighting, a bed that beckons one to sleep -Other responsibilities that would compete with 198 for my time: other subjects, two org positions

Some highlights:

I would highlight my lack of confidence to speak in public or around many people, which often would stop me from participating in discussions. I’ve always had stage fright. But I’m here in 198 and am hopeful and determined to fight and overcome this weakness. Odd thing about me though is that when I’m put on the spot or am forced to talk and answer (i.e. during reports), I can perform reasonably well enough. I just have to get past the initial jitters from the excess adrenaline caused by my anticipation for what is to come.

Currently, I don’t think I’m competitive, innately. I’m pressured into being competitive because of all the ambitious and competitive people around me. Although I do like the thrill of recognition, and I think this and my desire to better myself each time and to learn something new and be good at it will drive me to exert my best effort for this special class.

However, for the threats, I’ve done something to address them. I’ve set up a study lamp. I know I have to force myself to considerably lessen my time in facebook. As for distracting roommates, I plan to ignore them in any way I can or leave the dorm for some establishment outside where I can study and work in peace. I need to better manage my time, and I’m learning.

Management Style:

Whenever I work with people, I like to make sure that tasks are delegated properly to each one to expedite things. I also involve myself with all the tasks everyone is set to do and feel at ease only when I know of every single thing and update with regards to the progress of all the people in the group. Also, I ask questions often and am meticulous about details. While I think this can be a good thing, I think too that too much of this can already be disruptive and only diverting. I don’t let go of an issue so easily unless I’m satisfied with the answer I’ve come up to.

What motivates me: Success; Learning; Getting recognized; Assurance from family and friends; Prayers; and more recently, failure and the need to prove people wrong

What de-motivates me: Failure which makes me doubt myself and my capabilities (for a while, although it serves to motivate and make me spring into action to better my situation)

So reader, if you've gone through this post, what do you perceive to be your strengths and weaknesses? And what are the threats and opportunities that surround you?