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Personal Narrative: Describe Yourself In 140 Characters

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1. Describe yourself in 140 characters or less.
I am a hardworking, adaptable and ambitious professional with strong problem solving skills. I have high levels of self-motivation and determination to excel in my job and have a successful career, as well as make the company I work for be more competitive.

2. Describe your story; Please include valuable lessons from the past that have helped you to rediscover yourself.
a) I have learnt that there are no mistakes in life, just lessons. In both my personal life and my career life, I choose to focus on the lessons that my experiences teach me. By using my experiences as learning opportunities, I get better at what I do and make better decisions in future. In my career life, I once felt like I overstayed in the position of a …show more content…

c) I have a keen eye for details such as grammar and I ensure an all-around consistency in style, font and tone.

7. What book or blog have you read recently that you really loved?*

I recently finished reading the book, “Who Moved my Cheese”
I picked some lessons that I am currently applying in my personal life and in my career too.
a) Not to hold on to a past; I should accept that change happens in life. As one Greek philosopher once said, “Change is the only constant in life.”
b) To always expect change. I should not get comfortable in a situation but rather be aware of what is happening around me. It also means making plans for the future even when things are currently okay.
c) To constantly monitor the environment for change so that I am not caught off-guard.
d) When change happens, I should adjust quickly. There is no point in fighting change.
e) Dwelling on a past leads to stagnation and suffering, so I should focus on adapting to the new situation.
f) To enjoy change since change has potential to bring some good. Resisting change means losing on the benefits brought about by the

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