Discussion

Q1. Self-awareness, which is sometimes also referred to as self-knowledge or introspection, is about understanding your own needs, desires, shortcomings, habits, and everything else that makes you tick. Simply put, it just means to be “aware” of the things that make you who you are. The more you know about yourself, the better you are at adapting life’s changes. Essentially, the more you pay attention to your emotions and how you work, the better you will understand why you do the things you do, your purpose.

In the article “What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate it)” author Tasha Eurich states that “Even though most people believe they are self-aware, only 10-15% of the people we studied actually fit the criteria.” How would you rate your level of self-awareness? Based on the suggestions from the article, what are some ways that you can improve your self-awareness? Use content from the article to support your response.

Q2. Life Experience and Values

In the article “Managing Oneself,” author Peter F. Drucker states that “What one does well – even very well and successfully – may not fit with one’s value system”. How do your values play a role in the groups, organizations, or career opportunities you decide to be a part of? Is it important for your values to be aligned to that of that particular organization? Why or why not? How might this relate to your overall purpose? Use content from the article to support your response.

Q3. What Is Your Passion?

In the article Eight Ways to Find the True Passion in Life That Has Eluded You, Rebecca Burn-Callander outlines 8 steps to discovering your true passion. If you were given the opportunity to dedicate the rest of your life to one specific activity, without having to worry about money, what activity would you choose? How would you impact the world by taking on this activity? What can you conclude?