Why I Want To Be A CRILA?

Success is the main driver for me to accomplish a goal as a result, the overwhelming sense of accomplishment maintains my attitude towards a specific goal. Yet this persona, which I have taken on, is a new behavior to me and my peers. In the past, my attitude towards life and my behavior undoubtedly reflected an aimless path. However, I believe my growth of a confident individual has purged my previous thinking and set me on a new path. For me to assume such a change would not have been possible without my CRILA mentors presenting me the potential of my skills in leadership. In essence, I have attained the means to find a new path of life to persevere upon. Furthermore, I have gained undeniable guidance in my leadership capabilities by gradually
Upon entering CRILA, I assumed my previous experiences, in group settings, to mirror the dynamic of this program. I understood the group ethic, having attended many mission camps, and was expecting a similar experience. The mission camps which I previously attended are weeks which I value very prominently in my mind, therefore, I was positive that nothing would ever top them. However, CRILA evidently has taken my experience to new heights in contrast with my mission trips. The main factor of CRILA, being such a humbling experience, is the aspect of obtaining skills while having an amazing experience. Time after time, CRILA shows me a different view to the world. Meeting after meeting, my mentors present me with valuable information. The experience of my CRILA mentors is unbelievable in that they have spent years compiling these lessons. Now, they are dedicated to taking their life lessons and present them CRILA, so we can grow as individuals. As a result, the definition of a leader has reached a final resting point in my mind. Therefore, I am stating that a leader is a person who is not only willing but who has an undeniable passion to gather people together and accomplish a goal, no matter the cost, by utilizing the people of that
However, the most important concept of self-reflection is the action you take once thoroughly reflected. Only then will you improve as a better person and a better leader. This certain skill, I find extremely helpful in my day for any situation. As an observative person, self-reflection came to me with ease. I am able to sit quietly and think about how I may have reacted to a certain situation. In return, when I am presented with a similar situation, I am then able to alert myself to not act as I did previously. For instance, earlier in the year my high school track team had started training and I was adept to the intensity at which my coach made workouts. However, the newcomers were not prepared for this level and this quickly frustrated several of us, being that this only slowed down out workout. We were drawn into pushing them harder only resulting in complete exhaustion for the next couple of days. This was extremely frustrating; this not only halted my workout, but reflected negatively on me for my coach to see. So, as an essential habit which I have developed, I reflected and approached my fellow teammates in a supportive manner, rather than demanding excessive amount of work. Our team dynamic improved and our training remained