"I don't believe in fate, I believe in odds."

I am a DI!!! ROAR!!! This test simply told me what I already know and people who know me certainly know. That is the fact that I am Dominant and Influential. I do not wish I was any other type of personality and I am relieved that the test set me as that exact combination in that order. I want to become a “business man.” I want to go into the “real world” with a “won’t be pushed around” mentality. This is because I truly believe that those who fight for it, achieve it more often. To be considered dominant is actually quite an honor. I never want to feel as if I am the one who is ever dominated or I am the one who simply follows. I consider myself a future leader and for that dominance is a requirement. The test also said I am influential. The power to influence someone is one of the, if not the greatest tool a business man could use. Once I have the power to convince others that what I am saying is the better way, I will almost always get my way and get what I want. From a business perspective, to be able to persuade others to give me money for a various number of business related reasons would be my most valuable asset.
It would certainly be helpful to determine people’s management “type” to better understand where they are coming from. Knowing a persons type would allow me to know what that persons motive is and what they plan to accomplish with the given situation. If I am speaking with another DI for example, I would stand my ground firmly to assure that I don’t get pushed around mentally. I would keep my thoughts strong so they are not easy influenced. I would understand that this persons intention are to get his or her way and that they will not just sit back and let things happen as they may. If someone was an SC on the other hand, I would understand that they are not as dominant nor are they influential. SC’s rather, are steady and highly conscientious which means that they do not like change, are vulnerable to the feeling of insecurity, and are very structured in their ways. I would understand that they are looking for a high level of comfort and if they have it they can do things correctly the first time and are very careful. All of this information I could use to my own advantage when dealing with each type of person.
When it comes to my personal life and interactions with different types, I would prefer DI’s for friends and an SC for a girlfriend, or at least close to that situation. Friends who are more of a DI type are great to have for someone like me. They keep my mind constantly working with interesting debates and influential arguments. They are good to have on my side in a time of need because there dominance combined with my own allows for a very powerful combination. You know what they say, “If you can’t beat them, join them.” As for my girlfriend, I feel as if she would be more of an SC type and I would not want it any other way. Now don’t think that this means I dominate her because any respectable guy knows that that is never the case with a girlfriend who you love. What this relationship allows for is stability. At times when I am impatient, my girlfriend helps me be patient. When I get over emotional, she helps me relax. Her conscientious ways also help me greatly. In situations when I may be careless, she brings me structure. She is careful, cautious, and exact and almost always does things the right way. This is very helpful to me in times when I may be rushing an assignment just to get it done. On the other hand, I bring her strength at times when she is vulnerable to pressure. I help her complete things she might originally think are too difficult. I do my best to show her that she is capable of anything and that together we are capable of everything. It is, needless to say, a perfect combination.

"If you ain't got no money take yo' broke ass home."

This blog entry is one I have thought about many times in my life. I use it to determine where I stand as far as goals, hopes, and dreams. Now that I am in the thick of college and the “real world” is just around the corner it is certainly time to think about career goals, personal goals, and visions. I have three major goals which I am looking to accomplish within the next five years. Here they are in order from very important to most important.
First, I would like to “pass the test”. I am looking to become a CPA and to do that I must pass the dreaded CPA Exam. This is certainly a great deal of work and the idea of studying AFTER college is over does not sound like fun. I know it must be done though and I know it would certainly make my family very proud. Second, I would like to “get the job.” I am currently interning at an accounting firm and am learning a lot. To turn this internship into a successful full time job is going to take, again, a great deal of work. But I know that this is what we go to school for and when the time comes that I am given the opportunity to achieve my goal of successfully being in the “real world,” you better believe I will be ready.
Finally, I want to “help the family.” If it seemed as if I was the only one that was to benefit from the first two goals, that is not the case. The reason it is so important to me to make this happen soon is because I have a family who could use financial help. I love my mom and my siblings and I want nothing more than to be able to be a significant source of income coming into the house within the next five years. I am one of those who believe money can buy happiness. Now of course there are exceptions and of course the other side of this has valid arguments but I know I have seen unhappiness brought about by a lack of money. So I say more money would decrease that unhappiness. My goals are geared around that, my life is geared around that.