Sonni Rodriguez

MY VISION, DREAMS, AND GOALS FOR MY FUTURE

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their
dreams. Eleanor Roosevelt
My greatest strength, talents, gifts and natural abilities are (>3):
My greatest strengths include the ability to memorize over long periods of
time and learn large amounts of information over a limited period of time.
I have been told that I have a natural ability in analysis and in with debates.
I tend to be a natural leader and simply take charge of a situation without
really thinking about it,(although I must admit this may be interpreted as
bossy I do my best to give everyone a voice in group circumstances)
Lastly, I have found, rather late in my life, that I a am gifted gymnastics
tumbler and as well as equestrian thus proving that I have good movement
coordination.

I need improvement in these areas (>3):

I need to improve the speed in which I analyze and perform tasks on because
now that Im in high school standardized tests coming up demand swift
intelligent thinkers.
I need to improve my physical abilities do that I become a better athlete and
thus succeed in after school activities.
Also I would like to improve my leadership and public speaking abilities
because I hope to take up a title in my field that will require such a skill.
I would finally like to improve my ability to work with difficult or less
ambitioned individuals because often clash with these type of people.
If I could be anything in the world I wanted to be, if money was not an issue,
and I could not fail, I would choose to be a:
If I could be anything in the world I wanted to be I would be a biological
engineer or biochemist because in this field I could create new drugs and
medical techniques that could extend and improve the lives of other human
beings.
After I graduate from high school/college, I would like to:
After I graduate from high school I would like to go on to a four year college
year my degree. I would also like to double major and earn a major in
biochemistry and a major in genetics. Afterwords I would prefer to go on and
achieve my PhD in both fields, possibly while maintaining entry level work in
a lab or drug company. Once my education is finished I would like to branch
off and begin my own company producing and testing new drugs, medical
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techniques, and equipment.

Ten years from now, I see myself:

Ten years from now I see myself still gaining an education and earning my
PhD in both Biochemistry and Genetics as well as working for a drug or
medical company, probably part time on the side.

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CHARACTER QUALITIES
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through
experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened,
ambition inspired, and success achieved. Helen Keller
These are the obstacles I face and have to overcome to reach my dreams (>3).
There are many obstacles I have to overcome. Some of these include
successfully completing as many advance curriculum classes as I can in
order to ensure my academic success is proven to the college of my choice.
Also I have to earn high enough ACT scores to satisfy requirements of the
college of my choice. Also I need to work hard to make the most of my
schedule and earn more volunteer hours. Finally, I need to become involved
in more leadership organizations as well ensure I have achieved a high level
of successes in my after school activates (as equestrian).

These are the character qualities I have learned, I am presently learning and/or I need to learn
from my obstacles. Choose three character qualities from the Forty-Nine Qualities for Success
on the X drive.
These are the character qualities I have learned:
Friendly
Perfectionist
Open-mindedness
Attentiveness
Benevolence
Determination
Diligence
Honesty
Honor
Initiative
Thoroughness
These are the qualities am learning:
Boldness
Cautiousness
Contentment
Creativity
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Decidedness
Dependability
Flexibility
Discretion
Endurance
Enthusiasm
Faith
Forgiveness
Generosity
Gratefulness
Hospitality
Humility
Wisdom
Virtue
Truthfulness
Tolerance
Sensitivity
Self-Control
Security
Resourcefulness
Perseverance
Patience
Loyalty
These are the qualities I need to learn:
Thriftiness
Sincerity
Orderliness
Obedience

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How are these character lessons helping me to become the successful person I want to become in
the future (address all 3)?
These character lessons are helping me become successful in the future because learning the
characteristic of organization assist me in my goal to run a company of my own and keep me
prepared and orderly through many years in higher education.
Also learning the characteristic of thriftiness will ensure that I am smart with my money and
ensure I am more financially independent during frugal years in college.
Also learning the characteristic sincerity will help me become more appealing to leading large
numbers of people on a daily basis.
Finally, I know that learning obedience will improve my reputation as a loyal employee and at
trust worthy company leader.