...Personal Responsibility Personal responsibility is you the individual taking responsibility for your own actions. Whether it is at work, school or everyday life you are responsible for the outcome of the decisions you make. Personal responsibility is a skill needed to be successful in college or in any career. As a United States Soldier it is important to take responsibility for your own actions. It is required that each soldier of lesser rank to be obedient to orders. One of the many orders given is be on time to all formations. It is the Commanders responsibility to ensure that all soldiers are accounted for during each Battle Assembly. It is the soldier’s responsibility to be 15 minutes prior to any given time. In the military time could be crucial, almost any task has a time line to be accomplished and it is important to accomplish that task in a timely manner so that mission requirements are up to par. Practicing personal responsibility as a soldier can be challenging and intimidating. The demands of the military and other personal obligations can put tremendous amount of pressure on a soldier. The relationship between personal responsibility and being a soldier relate to one another. Developing the initiative, enthusiasm, motivation and, a positive maturity level are just some of the many traits to becoming successful in the military. Being a last minute person is not in the dictionary of a good quality soldier. Not being present at any formation can result in a miss...
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...Personal Responsibility Jermaine Warner GEN/200 February 26, 2013 Janet Madden Personal Responsibility There is no success in life without personal responsibility. Success can be achieved only when one realizes that it requires some form of responsibility whether it is time management, prioritizing, or simply paying attention. The amount of success have is measured by the ability to be responsible for your own actions. Personal responsibility knows no class. Whether you are poor or rich, personal responsibility has a role in your life. In this essay I will identify with personal responsibility and the effect will have on my academic progress. My initial responsibility is to never repeat the cycle in which I was raised. I grew up in a single parent household with two brothers and four sisters. Life was very difficult growing up. With no father figure in my life, I was never shown the way to pursue success. I just gathered my memories of all the hardships from my adolescence and vowed to never repeat the cycle. My family was evicted from our home several times with no remorse. As a child I never understood why this was happening, as I grew older I realized my mother did not make enough money to pay the monthly bills on time. I am a strong believer that no matter how difficult the journey to adulthood was, there is no excuse to repeat failures you have lived through once before. Personal responsibility was introduced to me at a young age. I moved away...
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...products of their environment, expectations, and personal responsibilities. The other Wes Moore moved around a lot, but every place he moved was just as bad as the last. His environment was always filled with drugs and influential people such as his brother Tony. His brother at a young age started working...
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...Personal Responsibility Derrick Hamlett GEN/200 Foundations for Gen Education Prof. Bradley Carroll March 24, 2013 Personal Responsibility means doing what is morally right whether in your personal, professional or educational life. Society also plays a role in what is right and wrong, and as in anything, everyone has an opinion. Personal responsibility begins with recognizing the social standards. People do this automatically without even knowing it, often by habit. It is the constant desire to fit in, and confirm the interpretation of what is socially acceptable. Each social group has its own different set of standards, yet they are always polarized into success or failure. Understanding of these standards is the basis for my perception of what failure is, and what success is. When applied to education, personal responsibility means that students accept the responsibility to study hard and to learn as much as they can in courses that press against the limits of their capacity. For most students, this aspect of personal responsibility means that they must take courses in college that prepare them for the workforce. Even in high school, hard work is a must because the single most accurate predictor of college performance is high school grade point average, because grades reflect both capacity and hard work. High school students who choose not to attend college must prepare for the world of life-long work, which also requires strenuous personal effort. Students who...
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...In every aspect of life respect and responsibility are key essentials to being successful in the workplace and outside of work. In order to be respected, respect must be shown, and the responsibility of carrying the respect of others must always be taken into consideration. Persons in the military all come from different backgrounds, everybody has a different set of beliefs, opinions and values that we as human beings should respect. But respect must especially be given towards your superiors before your personal opinions come into play. Among military members and civilians alike, there are particular qualities that determine how you, as a United States Sailor acts professionally and also how you act in your personal life. These standards...
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...My Personal Responsibility Kendrick Hawkins SR GEN 200 July 23, 2012 Nydia Burdick My Personal Responsibility Personal responsibility has changed my life in many ways. My goal growing up in life was always to make sure I was responsible for everything that I did. Growing up from a small town in Mississippi there was not much to do. The sound of going to college and earning a college degree meant a great deal to me. I use responsible as my motivation so I could achieve my goals I had set. I knew that holding me responsible for my actions would affect my attitude on life to succeed in anything. Personal responsibility helps me with academic success by helping me to be responsible for everything that I do that will affect my life as well as my education. Time management is an important personal responsibility to me concerning earning my education. According to Cemaloglu and Filiz (2010 season) “Planning the use of time must be considered a basic skill of the individual who wants to be efficient in every phase and activity of life. Thus, students should determine their purpose and methods and plan their time for the short-, mid-, and long term. Research has shown that some students plan their studies but cannot implement the plans worry about what to do when this happen (Can, 2000)” (p.6). I learned growing up that everything that a person do, such as going to school has to do with time. According to Ellis (2011), when you manage your time your life does not happen by chance...
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... 2. Physical Fitness 3. Military Appearance 4. Education 5. Formations 6. Drugs and Alcohol PART III Summary of counseling SPC Newbie this counseling statement sets forth responsibilities while assigned to this section and clarifies expectations demanded by this command. The following subjects are what I expect from you as your squad leader: (1).PERFORMANCE AND JOB KNOWLEDGE: You will be evaluated on your knowledge on your MOS (Military Occupational Specialty), how you perform with different task and your ability to work with other members in your work environment (TEAM WORK!). You will also be challenged to perform other tasks to see how well you react to different situations. Feel free to ask me or any other Noncommissioned Officer any question you may have, whether it be job related or personal. You have a lot of knowledge in your MOS, I encourage you to keep that high standard and take advantage of the Electronic Technical’s Manuals that 3rd ID have in their computers, display the WILL TO WIN by your actions! (2).PHYSICAL FITNES: We are currently deployed and you will have plenty of time to do Physical Training on your own. Every Soldier knows it is their own responsibility to stay fit. I expect you to be excellent at doing Physical Training, give a 100%...
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...of Security of Personal Belongings Accountability without security is definitely not the right answer to a successful business or working environment, take for example; your NCO or boss leaves you in charge of a simple task of moving one piece of equipment to another location without help. While your undergoing this process you leave your previous location where it is unsafe meaning anyone has access to it. Anything could happen within that span of time that your absent from your workspace. When you finish your task and head back to your work area, you discover something missing... This is where accountability would come hand to make sure all your secure work items are there, so that you may be able to hold accountable for what is missing. The Following paragraphs will explain Accountability and Security of personal belongings. Accountability is the act of taking responsibility for that which falls under your domain—in other words, it’s doing what you say you’re going to do. Accountability is the cornerstone of integrity, which is the result of consistent honesty and responsibility in your actions. In the military, it is absolutely imperative that you do what you say you’re going to do and that you agree to be held accountable for those orders that are directed specifically to you or those in your command. A breakdown in leadership and responsibility can be bad anywhere, but it has the potential to be downright catastrophic in the military. Militaries throughout history...
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...American Military University 09/17/13 Abstract For my interview I came up with several questions pertaining to becoming a Military Psychologist and what the job entails. My goal was to find out what a Military Psychologist does and if it is better to be an active duty Psychologist or a civilian. Throughout the interview I got the impression from the Psychologist that I interview that she loved what she is doing. She mentioned that there isn’t anything else that she would want to do. Over the course of this interview I was able to get all my questions answered and felt that I received strait forward answers and not just what I wanted to hear. Being a military Psychologist entails a lot more than I thought it did however it is still a very intriguing career field. I have listed all the questions that were asked during this interview along with the answers that where given by the interviewee. Where can you apply for a military psychologist job? To become a Psychologist in the Military there are multiple ways to go about it first you can become a Psychologist in the Military by talking to a medical officer recruiter to find out the requirements and to get you started. If you are interested in becoming a civilian Psychologist with the military and already possess a license to practice in the state where the base is located you can apply for jobs on USA jobs website. (Dr. Karla Ramirez-Vigil, personal communication, September 5, 2013) What does a military psychologist...
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...Personal Responsibility And College Success “The price of greatness is responsibility” (Winston Churchill). I believe this statement by Winston Churchill adequately describes the art to great success and high quality achievements. Personal responsibility is greatly intertwined with college success. The path to college success starts and ends with holding oneself responsible and accountable. Knowing one's strengths and weakness can assist one in navigating down that path of college success, leading to the achievement of the set out goals. It has been about ten years since I have been in college. Although I could look at this long drought as a disadvantage, after much thoughtfulness I have realized that in these last ten years I have gained much personal experience and a plethora of skills and attitudes that will only aid me in achieving the victory I not only desire but demand of myself. Personal responsibility means that I am solely responsible for establishing my own goals, pinpointing my strengths and weaknesses and holding myself accountable to a set standard and process that will ultimately accomplish those goals. Personal responsibility begins with a set of goals. It is vital that a person has vision and clarity within that vision. One should know clearly what they desire for their future and understand the options in achieving their goals. Establishing both short term and long term goals are essential in achieving success in college. According to the desires I have...
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...Personal Responsibility Vernon Malakai Gen 200 March 25, 2013 Joy Schoenecker Personal Responsibility Personal responsibility is something I take serious in my life. In my opinion, personal responsibility starts with personal hygiene, appearance, eating balanced nutritious meals daily, and getting a decent amount of rest. With these things I am able to become a stronger person, physically and mentally; which also allows me to pursue a higher education that will lead to a stable career. I plan to stay consistent with my personal responsibilities and know that soon, one day, I will accomplish many things and become successful. Personal Views Personal responsibility would imply to people who value their health and appearance. Although you cannot judge a person by their looks, in today’s society health and appearance is highly valued. Every day when I wake up, I take a shower, brush my teeth, shave my face, and fix my hair. I make sure my clothes are neat, and ironed if needed. I like to start my day off with a filling breakfast like cereal or oatmeal with a fruit. I also make sure that I drink of plenty water and stay hydrated. Maintaining personal responsibility can be challenging at times. I admit, at time I over sleep, and do not have the time to do my daily rituals but I try my best to push myself to become a man with great potential. Falling short of my personal responsibilities can result in getting sick, getting those around me sick, and jeopardizing my...
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...Personal Ethics Development Paper Through this paper, I will discuss my personal guidelines and ethical development that examines my system of ethics and the origins of development. I will explain what my values consist of and what sources help to influences and shape my values. I will touch on what effect ethics has on my work performance and provide a personal experience to support it. Finally, I will discuss why ethics is important to an organizations goal, individual’s lifestyle, and society. The development of ethical origins in my life consists of growing up in New York and many situations that came into consideration. Some of the influences that helped curve the ethical values that still determine who I am to this day come from family, friends, coworkers, school peers, relationships, and the military. I learned the value of respect from my siblings through standing up for what i believed in when disputes occurred. My brothers instilled in me that when a situation occurs in which someone approaches me to stand strong and fight back. I learned responsibility from my parents through chores and discipline. Friends and coworker allowed me to see different sides of people, which in turn helped me learn how to trust or not trust someone. School peers and relationships allowed me to understand other people’s feelings and different ethnic backgrounds. Most of the early years of my life built the foundation of ethical values. Not until i married my wife and my son was born is when...
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...Personal Responsibility Students Name University of Phoenix GEN/200 - FOUNDATIONS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS PA11BSB08 Professors Name January 3rd, 2013 Introduction The key to a successful future starts with being accountable for one’s own actions. And to obtain that key, it is necessary to have an understanding of what it means to be personally responsible. In this essay, I will cover the following; the definition of personal responsibility and what it means to me, I’ll explain the relationship between personal responsibility and college success and include a preliminary plan to ensure I practice personal responsibility in my college education. Defining Personal Responsibility According to "Bouncy--Addition" (2012), Personal responsibility can also be referred to as "accountability," which is defined by Merriam-Webster as "the quality or state of being accountable; especially: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions." This should generally be taken to mean that, to be accountable for oneself, one would admit to one's mistakes, make an attempt to make those mistakes right, and live in a way that does not harm others whenever possible (para. 2). I agree with the quoted statement, but to me it also means following laws, rules, and regulations, etc. I have an obligation to read all chapters and...
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...Environment If you are a place of business that has an employee who is also a uniformed service member, there will be a time when that service member is either called to their annual two-week training or there could be a possibility where they may be directed to deploy in-country or overseas during periods lasting from three months to over a year. In these situations, the employer needs to know that the military member has rights that protect various aspects of their employment and that these rights are outlined by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). USERRA is a federal law monitored by the Department of Labor, whose website states that the purpose of the law is to ensure that persons who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, Reserves, National Guard or other uniformed services: (1) are not disadvantaged in their civilian careers because of their service; (2) are promptly reemployed in their civilian jobs upon their return from duty; and (3) are not discriminated against in employment based on past, present, or future military service. The law is intended to encourage uniformed service so that the United States can enjoy the protection of those services, staffed by qualified people, while maintaining a balance with the needs of private and public employers who also depend on these same individuals. Per the Department of Labor website,...
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...of the Military: Should it be Lowered Jason M. Stoudt DeVry University The drinking age in the military is currently set at 21 years old as it is set for the rest of the country. There has been an age old statement widely used by those in the military, “If I am old enough to fight and die for my country, I should be old enough to drink”. The debate is out there that the drinking age should be lowered for all young adults from 18 years old to 21 years old. The idea behind the fact that younger people tend to have less responsibility and are not good candidates for being allowed to drink is a valid point. Those serving in the military are different in that respect for the fact that they have more responsibilities than that of their counterparts in the civilian side of the realm. Anyone in the military from 18 until retirement has to be more responsible and is dealt with more severe consequences if they break the rules. Now the thing to look at is that it has not always been this way. In earlier years the military service members were allowed to drink if they were 18 years old and older as long as they were on a military base. It did not matter if the military base was overseas or inside the United States. In the middle of the 1980’s advocacy groups such as MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) as well as other groups lobbied Congress to have the rules changed. Per the U.S.C. 10, Section 2683, an amendment was made that changed the policy to reflect that the military base commanders...
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