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How does intra- and interpersonal perception (understanding yourself and other people) contribute to individual success both at university and later at work?
Every person strives for success whether it be in university or at work. It is part of our DNA. Since the day we were born we have been taught to become successful. As a kid we competed against our siblings for mother’s attention. As we grow older whenever we fail we are told it is bad, and that we need to improve. The young days in the playground with our friends have made us very competitive. We fall jealous of those who are successful and we try to copy them in many ways. But we laugh at those who fail and ignore those who don’t make an impression. At some point in our lives we are all left to be on our own. And as human beings we fight for survival. Our instinct is to become successful whichever way it comes.
It is crucial to understand the environment we live in to be successful. This means understanding ourselves (intrapersonal perception) and others (interpersonal perception) in a deeper level.
A key element for success in general is self-awareness. It is mostly an assessment of your skill level. This issue must be addressed at the very beginning of performing a task or when setting a goal. An assignment might be due for a university student very soon, and at the very least the student must know if he/she requires more time or extra support to complete the task. Having to make a simple decision on whether to attend a revision class or to go out to dinner with friends becomes vital. (Bercher 2012)
Being mindful of strength and weakness is important. This is important to improve employee productivity and team efficiency. To make an attempt at a challenge the person or group must know if the task can be completed successfully. For example a team working for an advertising company is required to come up with an ad. The team leader must be aware of each member’s strengths and weaknesses and coordinate
Every person strives for success whether it be in university or at work. It is part of our DNA. Since the day we were born we have been taught to become successful. As a kid we competed against our siblings for mother’s attention. As we grow older whenever we fail we are told it is bad, and that we need to improve. The young days in the playground with our friends have made us very competitive. We fall jealous of those who are successful and we try to copy them in many ways. But we laugh at those who fail and ignore those who don’t make an impression. At some point in our lives we are all left to be on our own. And as human beings we fight for survival. Our instinct is to become successful whichever way it comes.
It is crucial to understand the environment we live in to be successful. This means understanding ourselves (intrapersonal perception) and others (interpersonal perception) in a deeper level.
A key element for success in general is self-awareness. It is mostly an assessment of your skill level. This issue must be addressed at the very beginning of performing a task or when setting a goal. An assignment might be due for a university student very soon, and at the very least the student must know if he/she requires more time or extra support to complete the task. Having to make a simple decision on whether to attend a revision class or to go out to dinner with friends becomes vital. (Bercher 2012)
Being mindful of strength and weakness is important. This is important to improve employee productivity and team efficiency. To make an attempt at a challenge the person or group must know if the task can be completed successfully. For example a team working for an advertising company is required to come up with an ad. The team leader must be aware of each member’s strengths and weaknesses and coordinate