Self-Reflection Essays - Cadillactica, Startup Cult, Chitto Harjo

Dr. Amy Getty LIBA-110 January 18 2015 Self-Reflection Hello, my name is Kendall Austin. Im majoring in Computer Science. Im a big city kid from Dallas, Texas. So, when I was given the opportunity to go to school out of state, I took it. I always wanted to be like in a small, grassland, crop growing, and Midwestern state. Also, its something different and I wanted to live away from home. I played high school football for arguable one of the most popular teams ever, Dallas Carter. We are popular because, of our state championship victory at the end of the movie Friday Night Lights. We have had a winning program for years and have sent many to the NFL. After my junior season my grades plummeted and I lost a lot of scholarships. So when Grand View University accepted me, I was happy to sign. Growing up in the city made me a city boy I guess. Im use to a lot of noise and a lot of different people. I spend my spare time going out with girls or just going shopping. I cant function if certain stores arent around me. However, Ive always wanted to get into camping, snowboarding, chopping down trees, and other outdoor activities. They have always interested me since I was young. Growing up Ive always understood girls because, I grew up around a lot of woman. In result of this, I tend to keep myself well groomed and mannered. I have always been the dude to be on womans side and feel like they do run the world. Another trait about me is I have literally always been an outspoken leader. Ever since 5th grade when I walked out of class to go use the restroom. People naturally seem to like what Im doing and join my movement. They see that Im over-confident and will guarantee you a win every time Im involved. No matter how bad things look. I have always been a good talker and was neve r really scared to do anything in front of a lot of people. Being competitive has been my life story. I hate coming up short. No matter if its in grades, running, or even a sheep shaving contest. One thing I dont support is Commercialized Leaders. Commercialized leaders are leaders that ask for followers. If you had to ask, are they really with you. When I was in high school, playing football on a collegiate level was always kind of a dream of mines. It was just one of them things I had to do. Truth be told, going to a university was honestly a big deal to me. Also, considering that Ive never really been a school type of guy. My goals after are to apply for the FBI or DEA and get accepted into the 3 month training period. Then work my way up in it and show them that Im a valuable asset. After a while, I will join the CIA. I want to help protect America from scumbag losers and foreigners. My biggest fears growing up were/are easily failure. Failure is the scariest thing ever to me. I dont even consider failure an option. When I think of failure I think of homeless people. I think of unsaved civilians I think of a life full of I should of or what ifs. An as an athlete I dont ever want to regret not grasping an opportunity. I feel you should be better today than you was yesterday. And not just in sport, but in life. Whether its learning 1 new French word a day or reading one chapter every night in a book. In my case, this causes me to constantly work on my craft. Im constantly building mental will along with physical strength because, it would break my heart to look in the mirror every morning and think of what couldve been. So, thats why Im so competitive and confident because, if I wasnt it would show weakness and uncertainty. You have to believe in yourself before anybody else can. You already in pain or stressing. Why not gain something from it. I feel I have some pretty valuable strengths as a student. Strengths such as comprehension.