A Diamond Personality - 2
1. What factors do you think have contributed to Rodriguez's success? Was he merely "in the right place at the right time," or are there characteristics about him that contribute to his success?
The factors that contributed to Rodriguez's success are his personal values like Rodriguez being an entrepreneur and an optimistic individual. Another factor would be that Rodriguez bettered himself by attending community college receiving his diamonds grading certificate shortly after graduation. Working at a local jewelry store, Rodriguez gained knowledge of diamonds and used that information to open his own business acting as a connection point between buyers and sellers over the internet.
Along with all the characteristics Rodriguez possesses, Rodriguez was also in the right place at the right time. A girlfriend of Rodriguez's roommate suggested that Rodriguez go to work at a local jewelry store. This is where Rodriguez's knowledge of diamonds started and since Rodriguez (according to individuals who know him) is ambitious and never gives up on anything, Rodriguez was able to follow his dream and work harder at achieving it.
Answer: Following factors have contributed to success of Suraj Bhai. ❖ Self Belief : These is established perception about the attitude object. What you believe to be true. ❖ Intention to learn : Surajbhai has intention to keep on learning. This was the biggest factor in his success. He worked hard for receiving his Diamond & Diamond grading certification from Gemological Institute. He also learned English Language to overcome communication hurdles. ❖ Hard working : He had determination to work hard. ❖ Clarity in goal : Suraj Bhai’s goal was very clear.
2. How do you believe Suraj Bhai would score on the Big Five dimensions of personality (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, openness to experience)? Which ones would he score high on? Which ones might he score low on?
The factors that contributed to Rodriguez's success are his personal values like Rodriguez being an entrepreneur and an optimistic individual. Another factor would be that Rodriguez bettered himself by attending community college receiving his diamonds grading certificate shortly after graduation. Working at a local jewelry store, Rodriguez gained knowledge of diamonds and used that information to open his own business acting as a connection point between buyers and sellers over the internet.
Along with all the characteristics Rodriguez possesses, Rodriguez was also in the right place at the right time. A girlfriend of Rodriguez's roommate suggested that Rodriguez go to work at a local jewelry store. This is where Rodriguez's knowledge of diamonds started and since Rodriguez (according to individuals who know him) is ambitious and never gives up on anything, Rodriguez was able to follow his dream and work harder at achieving it.
Answer: Following factors have contributed to success of Suraj Bhai. ❖ Self Belief : These is established perception about the attitude object. What you believe to be true. ❖ Intention to learn : Surajbhai has intention to keep on learning. This was the biggest factor in his success. He worked hard for receiving his Diamond & Diamond grading certification from Gemological Institute. He also learned English Language to overcome communication hurdles. ❖ Hard working : He had determination to work hard. ❖ Clarity in goal : Suraj Bhai’s goal was very clear.
2. How do you believe Suraj Bhai would score on the Big Five dimensions of personality (extraversion, agreeableness, conscientiousness, emotional stability, openness to experience)? Which ones would he score high on? Which ones might he score low on?