Personal Responsibility Gen 200
Personal Responsibility
GEN/200
11-27-12
Irene Blundell
Best known for his book, Success, a self-help book, Korda (1977) stated, “Success on any major scale requires you to accept responsibility ... In the final analysis, the one quality that all successful people have ... is the ability to take on responsibility” (p. 14). I have been using this quote for years at the bottom of my resume because it is a perfect summary of my character. So I found it quite ironic when I was asked to write an essay on personal responsibility. Success, which is a relevant term, is a byproduct of responsibility. While success is a relative term, personal responsibility is the key to achieving educational success.
Personal responsibility is the key to achieving educational success because it is the building block to setting and achieving goals. When I set goals, I feel it is important to create a step-by-step plan of action so there is a clear path to follow while reaching the finish line. Educational goal setting involves time management, dedication, clear direction, and execution. Without these four elements I feel it would be next to impossible to accomplish any long-term educational goals.
Examining the first of the four elements important to setting educational goals is time management. This skill is needed throughout life and unfortunately many people do not receive this skill or instruction from their parents, rather it was a trait best learned by trial and error. In fact, many people pay money to attend seminars teaching this life skill. I on the other hand, had to learn this important life skill the hard way while in high school. I was in the habit of waiting until the last minute to complete projects and by doing this, I missed out on spending time with my friends and my poor planning produced a poor grade. I knew I could have done better. The time constraint I placed upon myself it was not possible. Time management allows sufficient planning and
GEN/200
11-27-12
Irene Blundell
Best known for his book, Success, a self-help book, Korda (1977) stated, “Success on any major scale requires you to accept responsibility ... In the final analysis, the one quality that all successful people have ... is the ability to take on responsibility” (p. 14). I have been using this quote for years at the bottom of my resume because it is a perfect summary of my character. So I found it quite ironic when I was asked to write an essay on personal responsibility. Success, which is a relevant term, is a byproduct of responsibility. While success is a relative term, personal responsibility is the key to achieving educational success.
Personal responsibility is the key to achieving educational success because it is the building block to setting and achieving goals. When I set goals, I feel it is important to create a step-by-step plan of action so there is a clear path to follow while reaching the finish line. Educational goal setting involves time management, dedication, clear direction, and execution. Without these four elements I feel it would be next to impossible to accomplish any long-term educational goals.
Examining the first of the four elements important to setting educational goals is time management. This skill is needed throughout life and unfortunately many people do not receive this skill or instruction from their parents, rather it was a trait best learned by trial and error. In fact, many people pay money to attend seminars teaching this life skill. I on the other hand, had to learn this important life skill the hard way while in high school. I was in the habit of waiting until the last minute to complete projects and by doing this, I missed out on spending time with my friends and my poor planning produced a poor grade. I knew I could have done better. The time constraint I placed upon myself it was not possible. Time management allows sufficient planning and
References: Korda, M. (1977). Success. New York City, New York: Random House. Love, J. (2004). Taking responsibility for your life. Retrieved from http://www.jlmandassociates.com/articles/takingresponsibility.htm