1. What do you think and feel?
I think a lot about what is going around in the world around me and how I can play a major role in it with my purchasing or with my career decision (ie. World hunger or poverty), for better or for worse
-- what really counts? Money doesn’t count or at least it isn’t supposed to, but it is important for me to be able to obtain the lifestyle that I desire or am used to. Money and lifestyle point to what I am able to achieve as a person.
-- major preoccupations? Music, art, religion, sports, and social activities, a general focused attempt to become well cultured in the simple and complex pleasures offered by American leisure.
-- worries & aspirations? I’m worried about the future, after the economic bust and with the noticeable rise of China and India, the future success of non affluent Americans seems unlikely. I aspire to be a fulfilled person with a strong work life balance.
2. What do you see?
-- environment? College city and environment as well as a hint of what a full time work life looks like. I also see what I imagine to be the latest, most advanced forms of entertainment, technology, and fashion
-- friends? I observe my friends personal pursuits relatively easily especially with the existence of facebook. I can see all the activities they partake in each weekend and what new things they have bought and are proud of, there is very little time lag.
-- what they offer? Our interactions usually are limited to finding entertainment together and sharing whatever components offer us the most joy in our own lives (ie. Music, sports, particular shoes, etc)
3. What do you say and do?
-- attitude in public? Usually polite but driven, I don’t want to ruffle any feathers, but I don’t want people to get in my way either. I share what new things I am using and what has been changing in my life in order to impress or gain the respect of others.
-- appearance? Depends a lot on where I am going, but at this point still wearing whatever is comfortable, so usually jeans, shorts, tennis shoes, and tee shirts. I am aware though, that my wardrobe will be changing very soon into collared shirts, khakis, and slacks. I also like to workout to make sure I look like I am in shape.
-- behavior towards others? I’m very straightforward and businesslike, but at the same time, offer the amiableness and charm necessary to build acquaintances into friendships. I’m on the lookout to build friendships that can offer me things and again, I like getting along with people, but I won’t let anyone stand in my way of achieving my personal goals.
4. What do you hear?
-- what friends say? They like to talk about whatever pass-times they have in their lives such as sports, music, etc. They also like to talk about their relationships with other people and what problems they are experiencing. Additionally, they enjoy talking about what new places are around and where they want to go eat or experience.
-- what bosses say? They usually talk a lot about personal family life and what will change as their career advances. Additionally, and logically, they also like to talk about what new projects are coming and what they expect will be required. They might talk about what new advances are making our jobs easier, or obsolete.
-- what influencers say? They usually don’t say much, I see that influencers hold people’s respect because they observe and absorb and hold steadfast with confidence in what they are personally doing. At the most, they recommend solutions to the variant problems of the people they hold influence over.
5. What are your pain points?
-- Fears? I fear not being able to find time to do the things I enjoy post graduation when I’m in the workforce. I am also worried about what kind of savings I will be able to garner in order to be able to offer security to future plans or simply saving for a rainy day.
-- Frustrations? I am frustrated with not having my voice heard and also frustrated with not being able to break out of my social group. I am frustrated with having to buy what the suppliers around me are offering, and not being able to find the exact products I want even on the internet. I am basically frustrated with the lack of control I have to get what I want instantly and also lack of control in being able to decide what will happen in my future.
-- Obstacles? Money and work are an obstacle to me doing the things I enjoy but are necessary obstacles otherwise, it would be impossible to obtain those things.
6. What do you hope to gain?
-- Wants/needs? I want a life full of happiness, but also full of pursuit, things need to be a challenge but satisfying at the same time. I also want expansion of life, I am already aware of what exists, I want something new to make things even better than I imagined they were before.
-- Measures of success? I measure success by monetary values and personal achievements and what I am able to contribute to my community to build my own legacy.
