Why I am who I am, I do what I do

When I was younger, I was infatuated with history—the study of ancients, significant events, and events that shaped our world. However, my love of history became a dangerous infatuation and strife. I started to have an extended focus on my history, keeping me stuck in the past. However, as Stephen Covey said, we must live out our imagination, not our history. This way of life has become a significant growth point as I have traversed through the Bachelor of Innovation. I have learned to transform my ideas our ideas into impact, escape the past, and move toward the future.

I have a condition known as OCD of thoughts, meaning that I often can’t control my thoughts. This condition has usually been a bane of my extensive nature. I frequently found myself in ‘what could I have done better’ mindsets. However, I have moved past this mindset through my countless experiences within my education. Instead, I focus on the actions I can take and the impact I can make. The experiences and skills I have learned within my degree continue to strengthen my mindset and myself.

          The primary skill that comes to mind is my ability to collaborate. When working with teams, I have always struggled to make the connections I want between people. Through my personal development, however, I have become one of the best leaders, communicators, and collaborators. I don’t worry about how I could have improved, what I did wrong, or anything of this nature. I focus now instead on future meetings, projects, and the impact that I can bring through my actions alone. 

     I have had multiple impactful experiences that have influenced my desire to be a decisive innovator. Most notable about these experiences are my coursework within innovation teams and business law. Within my innovation teams, we have had the honorary opportunity to work with real-world clients. This course allowed me to break out of my shell and work with clients to complete their desired projects. These courses helped me develop my collaboration skills working with individuals from different skill sets and walks of life. 

The latter of these experiences, business law, allowed me to experience leadership and develop my leadership style. I was able to work on professional documents within a team environment, leading and advising my team. These processes allowed me to further develop my communication skills. However, they also highlighted my leadership and drive. My leadership skills are one of my most exceptional talents, leading and developing a team atmosphere that envelops the work and projects I produce.

I do not think about my past anymore; instead, I think constantly about the impact I can have. I am an innovator who does not dwell on the history of my world; instead, I look forward to the future. Instead of having a deep desire to do better, I have a passionate drive to change the world. I do this by employing my extensive skillset, which I developed on my own accord and through the efforts of the Bachelor of Innovation program. 

I am no longer a person who learns about innovation; I am an innovator. I have conditions that don’t bring them down but use them to perceive a better future. I have an extensive skill set in collaboration, leadership, and problem-solving, allowing me to be the change I envision within the world. With the skillsets I have developed throughout my educational career, I can embellish and become the change I want to see in the world.

The most crucial thing I learned is that I can’t get stuck in my history. Instead, I can imagine a better world, act on my imagination, and change the world. I create a better world through my innovative nature and by displaying and practicing my extensive skill set. The most important aspect is that despite the strife in my life that may adversely affect me, I am more than just a student. I am an innovator, capable of creating new ideas and innovations that bring the world closer to a better place.