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Agree for the most part, however, I think prefer the gouge from my OR:
1: What would the Navy contribute to your life?
2: What can you contribute to the Navy?
3: Rmalama, completely agree on point #3
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Agree for the most part, however, I think prefer the gouge from my OR:
1: What would the Navy contribute to your life?
2: What can you contribute to the Navy?
3: Rmalama, completely agree on point #3
Ocs Motivational Statement.
This is my first time posting, I have been lurking and looking at some of the comments on people's motivational statements for assistance for a while. I am 28, and currently getting my Naval Ocs application data together. I was hoping to post what I have so that the grammar police and suggestions could be thrown at me. I am a college grad with a BS in Criminal Justice. I currently work as a line cook, which kind of sucks. Doing all the work or my managers, and any time I make mentions of getting the actual title of manager I receive a threat of loss of employment. I have passed through the MEPS hell (14 hours of poking and prodding was unpleasant) and just need to send in my application. Hopefully I can attain a career where hard work is not met with fearful retribution. Assistance is greatly appreciated.
Statement.
There are many reasons why I seek a commission as a Naval Officer. One of the most important reasons to me is to teach those under my leadership how to better themselves and the people around them. I would like to work for an organization that encourages hard work and forward thinking. I want to be able to work hard with and for those around me to accomplish common goals. Having a structured environment where dedication is supported and promoted is something I greatly look forward to as a Commissioned Officer. I hope to someday look back on my life and see that I enriched people’s lives through my actions and leadership.
I bring with me to the Navy the ability to lead and to overcome stressful obstacles expeditiously. Whenever times seem toughest at my current job is when I thrive. I am not the type of person to shut down when there is a problem presented. I work my hardest at fixing the problem at hand. I currently do this by repositioning personnel to best suit the flow of orders and maintaining maximum efficiency instead of slowing down any part of the process. Even through stressful times I always keep calm and strive to overcome any difficulties.
I have a very high attention to detail. I am known at work to have the answer for any question about procedure and operational practices with the ability to put them into easy to follow instructions. I use this to train new employees so that the correct procedure is learned right away. I know this is beneficial, and that getting a point across in a clear and concise manner is an important part of leadership.
I believe I have the leadership abilities that would make me an ideal asset as an Officer in the United States Navy. I look forward to being a part an organization I can take pride in, and represent with honor.
323 words currently.
This is my first time posting, I have been lurking and looking at some of the comments on people's motivational statements for assistance for a while. I am 28, and currently getting my Naval Ocs application data together. I was hoping to post what I have so that the grammar police and suggestions could be thrown at me. I am a college grad with a BS in Criminal Justice. I currently work as a line cook, which kind of sucks. Doing all the work or my managers, and any time I make mentions of getting the actual title of manager I receive a threat of loss of employment. I have passed through the MEPS hell (14 hours of poking and prodding was unpleasant) and just need to send in my application. Hopefully I can attain a career where hard work is not met with fearful retribution. Assistance is greatly appreciated.
Statement.
There are many reasons why I seek a commission as a Naval Officer. One of the most important reasons to me is to teach those under my leadership how to better themselves and the people around them. I would like to work for an organization that encourages hard work and forward thinking. I want to be able to work hard with and for those around me to accomplish common goals. Having a structured environment where dedication is supported and promoted is something I greatly look forward to as a Commissioned Officer. I hope to someday look back on my life and see that I enriched people’s lives through my actions and leadership.
I bring with me to the Navy the ability to lead and to overcome stressful obstacles expeditiously. Whenever times seem toughest at my current job is when I thrive. I am not the type of person to shut down when there is a problem presented. I work my hardest at fixing the problem at hand. I currently do this by repositioning personnel to best suit the flow of orders and maintaining maximum efficiency instead of slowing down any part of the process. Even through stressful times I always keep calm and strive to overcome any difficulties.
I have a very high attention to detail. I am known at work to have the answer for any question about procedure and operational practices with the ability to put them into easy to follow instructions. I use this to train new employees so that the correct procedure is learned right away. I know this is beneficial, and that getting a point across in a clear and concise manner is an important part of leadership.
I believe I have the leadership abilities that would make me an ideal asset as an Officer in the United States Navy. I look forward to being a part an organization I can take pride in, and represent with honor.
323 words currently.
Impressions after a quick read:
-Rather uninspired opening sentence
-"Under my leadership" just sounds awkward, for some reason.
-Could use more of these bits of motivation to get to 399 words, even deleting some of the later bits if necessary.
-Right now it's just not special. Nothing particularly bad with it.
-"Stressful obstacles expeditiously"? I talk like that when I endeavor to expand my lexicon facetiously.
-That second to last sentence is a brain-bender. And probably grammatically incorrect. But I can't look at it long enough to tell. It's like the sun.
-I'm not sure what this paragraph accomplishes. I think it could be good if you transitioned more concretely to it (or possibly drew from it in the following paragraph). Coming out of the blue as it does now it is not very effective.
-I believe you're misusing "ideal."
-You need a more substantial conclusion.
-Rather uninspired opening sentence
-"Under my leadership" just sounds awkward, for some reason.
-Could use more of these bits of motivation to get to 399 words, even deleting some of the later bits if necessary.
-Right now it's just not special. Nothing particularly bad with it.
-"Stressful obstacles expeditiously"? I talk like that when I endeavor to expand my lexicon facetiously.
-That second to last sentence is a brain-bender. And probably grammatically incorrect. But I can't look at it long enough to tell. It's like the sun.
-I'm not sure what this paragraph accomplishes. I think it could be good if you transitioned more concretely to it (or possibly drew from it in the following paragraph). Coming out of the blue as it does now it is not very effective.
-I believe you're misusing "ideal."
-You need a more substantial conclusion.
Hello,
I've been a lurker for a while, but I'm working on the last pieces of my package before I route everything up (I know, last minute, but we had some unexpected stuff happen). I have greatly appreciated the advice on these forums and this thread in particular. If anyone has the time, please critique/butcher my statement below, whatever you feel is necessary.
Thanks!
Word Count: 357
Since I was a child, I have been inspired by stories of heroes and courageous sacrifices made for a great cause. At first I sought those stories at the library, in the pages of fiction. Then, in high school, I discovered that those stories belong to a real-world organization: the U.S. military.
I decided to join the Navy because I was looking for something that would push me, something bigger than myself. To me, serving in the military means that the mission must come first. When the Navy requires more of me than a civilian job would, I take pride in knowing that I am rising to the challenge. I was recently a member of a staff detachment sent in support of salvage operations for the recently sunken South Korean warship Cheonan. Although I am the most junior sailor in my department, I served as the sole enlisted intelligence person aboard. I actively enjoy working in intelligence, and have sought to increase my knowledge and skill to make myself a useful member of the community.
I intend to take the same approach as an officer. The time I have spent as an enlisted Sailor has taught me maturity, responsibility, and the importance of the Navy’s Core Values in day-to-day work. However, I know that I have the potential to do more. As a naval officer, I would be committed to performing my duties with integrity and pride, which to me are essential elements of leadership.
I have always sought to excel, whether by graduating high school as the class salutatorian, being chosen for the Navy League Award in boot camp, or finishing first in my class in A-school. I spent part of my childhood in the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan as the daughter of missionary parents, and this experience gave me the ability to adapt to my surroundings and to face unusual circumstances with a level head and a positive attitude. I am a fast learner, and my daily life reflects my strong morals. I never give up on a personal goal. I believe I can be a valuable addition to the Navy’s officer community.
I've been a lurker for a while, but I'm working on the last pieces of my package before I route everything up (I know, last minute, but we had some unexpected stuff happen). I have greatly appreciated the advice on these forums and this thread in particular. If anyone has the time, please critique/butcher my statement below, whatever you feel is necessary.
Thanks!
Word Count: 357
Since I was a child, I have been inspired by stories of heroes and courageous sacrifices made for a great cause. At first I sought those stories at the library, in the pages of fiction. Then, in high school, I discovered that those stories belong to a real-world organization: the U.S. military.
I decided to join the Navy because I was looking for something that would push me, something bigger than myself. To me, serving in the military means that the mission must come first. When the Navy requires more of me than a civilian job would, I take pride in knowing that I am rising to the challenge. I was recently a member of a staff detachment sent in support of salvage operations for the recently sunken South Korean warship Cheonan. Although I am the most junior sailor in my department, I served as the sole enlisted intelligence person aboard. I actively enjoy working in intelligence, and have sought to increase my knowledge and skill to make myself a useful member of the community.
I intend to take the same approach as an officer. The time I have spent as an enlisted Sailor has taught me maturity, responsibility, and the importance of the Navy’s Core Values in day-to-day work. However, I know that I have the potential to do more. As a naval officer, I would be committed to performing my duties with integrity and pride, which to me are essential elements of leadership.
I have always sought to excel, whether by graduating high school as the class salutatorian, being chosen for the Navy League Award in boot camp, or finishing first in my class in A-school. I spent part of my childhood in the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan as the daughter of missionary parents, and this experience gave me the ability to adapt to my surroundings and to face unusual circumstances with a level head and a positive attitude. I am a fast learner, and my daily life reflects my strong morals. I never give up on a personal goal. I believe I can be a valuable addition to the Navy’s officer community.
This is really good, Lauriane. Excellent, I'd say. We might need to save this as an example of how to write one of these.
A few (very) minor things that I noticed in bold below.
If you change nothing at all this will be a strong part of your application, IMVHO.
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Since I was a child, I have been inspired by stories of heroes and courageous sacrifices made for a great cause. At first I sought those stories at the library, in the pages of fiction. Then, in high school, I discovered that those stories belong to a real-world organization: the U.S. military. [I believe the convention is too spell out the abbreviation the first time it is used. Then again, good writers know when to break from convention. Up to you.]
I decided to join the Navy because I was looking for something that would push me, something bigger than myself. To me, serving in the military means that the mission must come first. When the Navy requires more of me than a civilian job would, I take pride in knowing that I am rising to the challenge. I was recently a member of a staff detachment sent in support of salvage operations for the recently sunken South Korean warship Cheonan. Although I am the most junior sailor in my department, I served as the sole enlisted intelligence person aboard. I actively enjoy working in intelligence [As opposed to passively enjoying it?], and have sought to increase my knowledge and skill to make myself a useful member of the community.
I intend to take the same approach as an officer. The time I have spent as an enlisted Sailor has taught me maturity [What does this mean? Can maturity be taught? Or have you learned to recognize it?], responsibility, and the importance of the Navy’s Core Values in day-to-day work. However, I know that I have the potential to do more. As a naval officer, I would be committed to performing my duties with integrity and pride, which to me are essential elements of leadership.
I have always sought to excel, whether by graduating high school as the class salutatorian, being chosen for the Navy League Award in boot camp, or finishing first in my class in A-school. I spent part of my childhood in the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan as the daughter of missionaries, and this experience gave me the ability to adapt to my surroundings and to face unusual circumstances with a level head and a positive attitude. I am a fast learner, and my daily life reflects my strong morals. I never give up on a personal goal. I believe I can be a valuable addition to the Navy’s officer community. [This last sentence is a bit of a letdown. The rest of the statement was so good, but I read this sentence at the end of 80% of these things. I think you can do better. Maybe carry on the list: "I believe in myself, and I believe _____(I'll be a good officer)." Or not.]
A few (very) minor things that I noticed in bold below.
If you change nothing at all this will be a strong part of your application, IMVHO.
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Since I was a child, I have been inspired by stories of heroes and courageous sacrifices made for a great cause. At first I sought those stories at the library, in the pages of fiction. Then, in high school, I discovered that those stories belong to a real-world organization: the U.S. military. [I believe the convention is too spell out the abbreviation the first time it is used. Then again, good writers know when to break from convention. Up to you.]
I decided to join the Navy because I was looking for something that would push me, something bigger than myself. To me, serving in the military means that the mission must come first. When the Navy requires more of me than a civilian job would, I take pride in knowing that I am rising to the challenge. I was recently a member of a staff detachment sent in support of salvage operations for the recently sunken South Korean warship Cheonan. Although I am the most junior sailor in my department, I served as the sole enlisted intelligence person aboard. I actively enjoy working in intelligence [As opposed to passively enjoying it?], and have sought to increase my knowledge and skill to make myself a useful member of the community.
I intend to take the same approach as an officer. The time I have spent as an enlisted Sailor has taught me maturity [What does this mean? Can maturity be taught? Or have you learned to recognize it?], responsibility, and the importance of the Navy’s Core Values in day-to-day work. However, I know that I have the potential to do more. As a naval officer, I would be committed to performing my duties with integrity and pride, which to me are essential elements of leadership.
I have always sought to excel, whether by graduating high school as the class salutatorian, being chosen for the Navy League Award in boot camp, or finishing first in my class in A-school. I spent part of my childhood in the former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan as the daughter of missionaries, and this experience gave me the ability to adapt to my surroundings and to face unusual circumstances with a level head and a positive attitude. I am a fast learner, and my daily life reflects my strong morals. I never give up on a personal goal. I believe I can be a valuable addition to the Navy’s officer community. [This last sentence is a bit of a letdown. The rest of the statement was so good, but I read this sentence at the end of 80% of these things. I think you can do better. Maybe carry on the list: "I believe in myself, and I believe _____(I'll be a good officer)." Or not.]
M26, thanks for your suggestions. I've made some revisions to this - look better?
Since I was a child, I have been inspired by stories of heroes and courageous sacrifices made for a great cause. At first I sought those stories at the library, in the pages of fiction. Then, in high school, I discovered that those stories belong to a real-world organization: the United States military.
I decided to join the Navy because I was looking for something that would push me, something bigger than myself. To me, serving in the military means that the mission must come first. When the Navy requires more of me than a civilian job would, I take pride in knowing that I am rising to the challenge. I was recently a member of a staff detachment sent in support of salvage operations for the recently sunken South Korean warship Cheonan. Although I am the most junior sailor in my department, I served as the sole enlisted intelligence person aboard. I enjoy working in intelligence, and have sought to increase my knowledge and skill to make myself a useful member of the community.
I intend to take the same approach as an officer. The time I have spent as an enlisted Sailor has taught me maturity, responsibility, and the importance of the Navy’s Core Values in day-to-day work. However, I know that I have the potential to do more. As a naval officer, I would be committed to performing my duties with honor, integrity and pride, which to me are essential elements of leadership.
I have always sought to excel, whether by graduating high school as the class salutatorian, being chosen for the Navy League Award in boot camp, or finishing first in my class in A-school. I spent part of my childhood in the former Soviet Socialist Republic of Kyrgyzstan as the daughter of missionaries, and this experience gave me the ability to adapt to my surroundings and to face unusual circumstances with a level head and a positive attitude. I am a fast learner, and my daily life reflects my strong morals. I never give up on a personal goal. My goal as an officer would be to reach my full potential and serve the country I love as an example to those around me. Thank you for your consideration.
Since I was a child, I have been inspired by stories of heroes and courageous sacrifices made for a great cause. At first I sought those stories at the library, in the pages of fiction. Then, in high school, I discovered that those stories belong to a real-world organization: the United States military.
I decided to join the Navy because I was looking for something that would push me, something bigger than myself. To me, serving in the military means that the mission must come first. When the Navy requires more of me than a civilian job would, I take pride in knowing that I am rising to the challenge. I was recently a member of a staff detachment sent in support of salvage operations for the recently sunken South Korean warship Cheonan. Although I am the most junior sailor in my department, I served as the sole enlisted intelligence person aboard. I enjoy working in intelligence, and have sought to increase my knowledge and skill to make myself a useful member of the community.
I intend to take the same approach as an officer. The time I have spent as an enlisted Sailor has taught me maturity, responsibility, and the importance of the Navy’s Core Values in day-to-day work. However, I know that I have the potential to do more. As a naval officer, I would be committed to performing my duties with honor, integrity and pride, which to me are essential elements of leadership.
I have always sought to excel, whether by graduating high school as the class salutatorian, being chosen for the Navy League Award in boot camp, or finishing first in my class in A-school. I spent part of my childhood in the former Soviet Socialist Republic of Kyrgyzstan as the daughter of missionaries, and this experience gave me the ability to adapt to my surroundings and to face unusual circumstances with a level head and a positive attitude. I am a fast learner, and my daily life reflects my strong morals. I never give up on a personal goal. My goal as an officer would be to reach my full potential and serve the country I love as an example to those around me. Thank you for your consideration.
Lauriane,
I'm inclined to say it's the best I've ever read on here. It is excellent. It wouldn't hurt to send it to an English teacher/professor, but I didn't notice any grammatical flaws (and I looked fairly closely).
Here's all I've got for you:
-"Intelligence person" sounds a little funny, although idk if it's the correct term or not.
-I think you could just say "by graduating high school as salutatorian,"
-Make sure you delete any html formatting before you submit it anywhere. (Obviously, but people forget...)
I'm inclined to say it's the best I've ever read on here. It is excellent. It wouldn't hurt to send it to an English teacher/professor, but I didn't notice any grammatical flaws (and I looked fairly closely).
Here's all I've got for you:
-"Intelligence person" sounds a little funny, although idk if it's the correct term or not.
-I think you could just say "by graduating high school as salutatorian,"
-Make sure you delete any html formatting before you submit it anywhere. (Obviously, but people forget...)
Lucy
Member
m26- Ah not fair! I am away for a couple days fron'tm flying back to the states and a great statement shows up, and I thought I was gonna needed to reassure I wasn't leaving you to handle everything again, but sheesh with work that easy... :-D Awesome job lauriane.
Couple little tweaks -
you are missing a transition after skills, "in order to make" would fit nicely, as is isn't correct but I am not remembering the term for why
"this same", not 'the same" because you have not defined what "the" is yet, only referenced it, mostly because the sentence before starts with your enjoyment, not just your approach.
"will be", don't need "would be" , still future tense and isn't a pompus use or anything like that.
just little things, you did a really really good job! I wish you the best of luck.
Lucy
(sorry for weird typing, weird keyboard right now)
Couple little tweaks -
"skills" would be better than just skill, unless there is only one skill that has improved, hopefully not
you are missing a transition after skills, "in order to make" would fit nicely, as is isn't correct but I am not remembering the term for why
"this same", not 'the same" because you have not defined what "the" is yet, only referenced it, mostly because the sentence before starts with your enjoyment, not just your approach.
"will be", don't need "would be" , still future tense and isn't a pompus use or anything like that.
just little things, you did a really really good job! I wish you the best of luck.
Lucy
(sorry for weird typing, weird keyboard right now)
take number more than i have fingers...
Hi. lets try this again. Much editing went into this draft.
I seek a Commission to the Unites States Navy so that I can do something important with my life; something that defines and challenges me at the same time. I would like to work for an organization that encourages hard work and forward thinking. I aspire to work hard with and for those around me to accomplish common goals. Taking on a career that has a structured environment where dedication is supported and promoted is something I greatly look forward to as a Commissioned Officer.
I will transfer with me to the Navy my ability to lead, adapt, and overcome stressful obstacles quickly. When a situation seems toughest is when I tend to thrive and flourish. I work my hardest at correcting the problem at hand, and as a team player I do not hesitate to jump in and get my hands dirty to fix a problem, or find a solution to a question. Thinking on my feet and multitasking during hard times are skills I have developed and rely on quite often.
I have a very high attention to detail even when hard-pressed. I am known by my current employer to have the answer to any question about procedure and operational practices with the ability to put them into easy to follow instructions. I use this knowledge to train new employees so that the correct procedure is learned the correct way and mishaps are avoided. I understand that the ability to communicate a point across in a clear and concise manner is beneficial as an Officer, and will be helpful in training and sustaining the next generation of leaders in our country.
I believe I have the leadership abilities that would translate to a positive contribution as an Officer in the United States Navy. I look forward to being a part of an organization I can take pride in, and represent with honor. Hopefully I will be able to look back on my life and see that I enriched my life and the lives of those around me through my actions and leadership, and that joining the Navy was one of the major steps to accomplish that.
I think the tenses are correct. I have been told the phrasing was a bit more fluid this way. Thank you in advance for being fastidious.
~enn
Edit, there will be indentations in the final, just not on this forum apparently.
Hi. lets try this again. Much editing went into this draft.
I seek a Commission to the Unites States Navy so that I can do something important with my life; something that defines and challenges me at the same time. I would like to work for an organization that encourages hard work and forward thinking. I aspire to work hard with and for those around me to accomplish common goals. Taking on a career that has a structured environment where dedication is supported and promoted is something I greatly look forward to as a Commissioned Officer.
I will transfer with me to the Navy my ability to lead, adapt, and overcome stressful obstacles quickly. When a situation seems toughest is when I tend to thrive and flourish. I work my hardest at correcting the problem at hand, and as a team player I do not hesitate to jump in and get my hands dirty to fix a problem, or find a solution to a question. Thinking on my feet and multitasking during hard times are skills I have developed and rely on quite often.
I have a very high attention to detail even when hard-pressed. I am known by my current employer to have the answer to any question about procedure and operational practices with the ability to put them into easy to follow instructions. I use this knowledge to train new employees so that the correct procedure is learned the correct way and mishaps are avoided. I understand that the ability to communicate a point across in a clear and concise manner is beneficial as an Officer, and will be helpful in training and sustaining the next generation of leaders in our country.
I believe I have the leadership abilities that would translate to a positive contribution as an Officer in the United States Navy. I look forward to being a part of an organization I can take pride in, and represent with honor. Hopefully I will be able to look back on my life and see that I enriched my life and the lives of those around me through my actions and leadership, and that joining the Navy was one of the major steps to accomplish that.
I think the tenses are correct. I have been told the phrasing was a bit more fluid this way. Thank you in advance for being fastidious.
~enn
Edit, there will be indentations in the final, just not on this forum apparently.
Everyone here is mine...go ahead and rip it apart...I am all for anything that helps! Thanks!
"People will forget what you said, People will forget what you did, But people will never forget how you made them feel." (Maya Angelou)
The above quote reflects my feelings toward the great nation that I am a proud citizen of. Greater than the words of her history, the actions of her past, she has imprinted me with a feeling of opportunity, pride, honor, courage, and indebtness. My desire to seek a commission as a naval officer is to give to my country, to leave her, with that same feeling of warmth towards me. It is my goal to serve as an ambassador of American values to the world abroad, a role model to those at home, a good sailor to those that I serve under, and an officer directed by virtue to those that I lead.
I am reminded of a Native American saying, “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children”.
I recognize that the freedoms and opportunities I enjoy every day were bought with the price of someones service that walked before me and it is my desire to repay that service by being a part of safeguarding those freedoms and opportunities to those that should come after.
Whereas, I believe that desire is good intentions, mine strive to be defined as more. My goal is to be an asset to the United State Navy, serving at her pleasure, contributing to the success of her mission. In my life I have demonstrated leadership, responsibility, and judgement in the oversight of diverse teams and projects. In success, I realize a good leader recognizes that without each member playing their role nothing is possible, and in failure that same leader must embrace accountability.
I seek to rise to any challenge set before me and seek to be the best at anything I pursue. I am willing to work to win, to succeed, to share credit, and to accept accountability for any shortcomings along the way. I possess the courage to accept failure because my father always instilled in me that “a man who cannot make a mistake, cannot make anything.” I believe it is this balance, a work-ethic to succeed, an ability to accept a mistake, to learn from it, and moral character that will allow me to leave my country with that feeling that she has so graciously left on me.
"People will forget what you said, People will forget what you did, But people will never forget how you made them feel." (Maya Angelou)
The above quote reflects my feelings toward the great nation that I am a proud citizen of. Greater than the words of her history, the actions of her past, she has imprinted me with a feeling of opportunity, pride, honor, courage, and indebtness. My desire to seek a commission as a naval officer is to give to my country, to leave her, with that same feeling of warmth towards me. It is my goal to serve as an ambassador of American values to the world abroad, a role model to those at home, a good sailor to those that I serve under, and an officer directed by virtue to those that I lead.
I am reminded of a Native American saying, “We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children”.
I recognize that the freedoms and opportunities I enjoy every day were bought with the price of someones service that walked before me and it is my desire to repay that service by being a part of safeguarding those freedoms and opportunities to those that should come after.
Whereas, I believe that desire is good intentions, mine strive to be defined as more. My goal is to be an asset to the United State Navy, serving at her pleasure, contributing to the success of her mission. In my life I have demonstrated leadership, responsibility, and judgement in the oversight of diverse teams and projects. In success, I realize a good leader recognizes that without each member playing their role nothing is possible, and in failure that same leader must embrace accountability.
I seek to rise to any challenge set before me and seek to be the best at anything I pursue. I am willing to work to win, to succeed, to share credit, and to accept accountability for any shortcomings along the way. I possess the courage to accept failure because my father always instilled in me that “a man who cannot make a mistake, cannot make anything.” I believe it is this balance, a work-ethic to succeed, an ability to accept a mistake, to learn from it, and moral character that will allow me to leave my country with that feeling that she has so graciously left on me.