The Adaptable Mind: My Personal Growth

In the video "The Adaptable Mind" a concept is introduced that makes us think about ourselves and where we our in our personal journeys. The main focus of the video are these five words/ideas: curiosity, creativity, initiative, multidisciplinary thinking, and empathy. The video describes how perfecting these traits is fundamental in improving our lives as people, and our world in general. Personally, I believe that I have developed my empathy and creativity with success. I find it quite easy to step into someones shoes and really listen to how they are feeling, and what they are going through. I enjoy speaking with others and learning from what they have to say. I've always enjoyed expressing myself through music, writing or other creative outlets. I think being able to work with your creative side is a huge accomplishment and can help anyone on their path to self-discovery. I am fortunate to have grown up in an environment that encouraged my creativity and individualism. I can express myself easily and find refuge in my passions. I need to work on my initiative and curiosity. Although these areas are semi-developed, they aren't what they should be. I find myself putting in a moderate amount of effort into most things and not being disciplined about tasks. I also find myself writing down ideas or plans and not always following through. I definitely think that working on completing my ideas and taking action will refine my initiative skills. I have always had lots of questions and wondered about many things, but as I've grown older I find that childhood curiosity slipping away more and more. I hope to improve my curiosity and continue to question everything.