Friday, September 10, 2010

Reflection and Insights on the P.T.E


I believe that all of us are differently brought up and guided as we grow by our parents. Some came and brought up from influential families living abundantly, some are brought up from middle class families which earns enough income for living and some are unfortunate, being raised in poverty. This reality only shows how a person grows and gains his traits according to what kind of family he was growing all of his life. The environment can also affect the character build up of a person. And that follows how a person would react about his/her status in life and what to do about it, to find a stable source of living.

The time we take the personal traits exam, we were curious on what would be the flow of the test. And as a usual personal traits exam should be is really all about how we would react on different situations as far as technoprenuership is concern. The flow was okay and I answered each question sincerely with my very keen observation on the questions on how it is being constructed. As I observed, the question is really all about your character on situations were in two aspects are to be chosen of. And as the exam was about to end, thoughts came in my mind that this exam can be manipulated just to achieve high score. But in my case, I didn’t do it because of what our professor told us that if we cheat, we are just fooling ourselves so I took the test heartily. We checked the papers after awhile and got the result right away and guess what, I was rated as “somewhat technoprenuer”! I was amazed of the result because I didn’t expect to be rated like that. I am somewhat technoprenuer? Well that is more appropriate rating for me because honestly, as what I have tackled some of my traits on the previous article, that I am not that into business but somewhat I am conscious how businesses progresses. That it is better to be an employer than to be an employee. This personal traits exam is also important to know how capable a person could be to become a technoprenuer. This also can determine what a person prior most between his emotions and logic.
Here are some factors we should consider on how to become a good entrepreneur. The first one is once you accept people, and situations, for what they are, you will not waste time and energy with frustration. This causes inner frustration, emotional turmoil, worries, and depression. Secondly, once God changes you, through surrendering your life to him, and the world around you will change for the better because of your testimony. You will not be able to make all of the changes to mind, body, and spirit, at once, but they are all connected to one another. The first large component is physical. Our body needs constant maintenance in a variety of methods such as weight resistance, flexibility, and cardio-vascular strength, require us to cross train. So, if you have been on the couch too long, then I guess it is time to get off and stand up! This one is physical change, of daily exercise, will help you in every aspects of your life. You will absolutely feel better about yourself. But in case you do not have enough spare time for three types of exercise, you can practice at least one that will give you maximum benefits. Finally, I would suggest that technopreneurs must stay committed to their vision. This is really the hard part because things won’t always go smoothly according to plans and projections. The reality is there will be moments when you might not be hitting your margins or you have to sacrifice your own salary to be able to pay your employees. But as long as the business is making a profit, stick it out. What differentiates a successful businessman from an unsuccessful one is that the successful business is still at it after five years because it endured tough times.
I will use my knowledge in my field of technology to provide the easiest way to promote my business and the effective way to sell it. In other words, being an employee could be more difficult in reaching our dreams than owning a business, also being an employer. That is somehow a reason of our other fellowmen in getting abroad because of insufficient salaries given by our government. Perhaps, it could be a hard try for me, yet huge determination brings me to great success. I know this is not enough but may consider as a great factor in achieving those stuff. At first, I was making fun of it, I mean, it’s like “the hell I care with those business and stuff!” after all, I am contented on what do I have since then. Apparently, I was shocked after our first lecture. I just realize that it is true. It is the mindset of every individual to get employed after graduated. And it is depressing, I mean who doesn’t want money? We all know that business is money. Being an employer is part of being a technopreneur, we must achieve its minimum requirement to create a good business. Also it conceives of a productive activity, we must know the of how the business will effectively run and how strategies will perform to be globally competitive in such a way that your creating a job at the same time. It is not just gaining profit, but helping our country to be more progressive. As our Instructor has taught us, we do not need ourselves to get employed but to be an employer. We have to take the challenges and strive to lead our lives with greater success. We don’t have to afraid to fail. We must take failure as a learning experience, a stimulator to look things differently and stride for the next challenge. Technopreneurs continuously go through an organic process of continual improvement and always try to refine the dynamic digital economy.

The task that technopreneurs must face when starting up, developing and managing a new business are enormous. The technopreneur often finds it difficult to fulfill all the necessary management roles effectively. I may be skilled and effective in design, research and development, production and selling but may lack the experience in business administration, including financial matters.
There are two different views as to whether all traits exist in all people, first is idiographic: people have unique personality structures; thus some traits are more important in understanding the structure of some people than others. The Idiographic view emphasizes that each person has a unique psychological structure and that some traits are possessed by only one person; and that there are times when it is impossible to compare one person with others. This viewpoint also emphasizes that traits may differ in importance from person to person (cardinal, central and secondary traits). It tends to use case studies, bibliographical information, diaries etc for information gathering. That test makes me to realize that, though money is essential in the business it needs people to function. What is business without people? If you are not good in communicating and interacting with them, how would your business be in success? How would your co-workers like you, when your impression to them will make them to be afraid with you every time you are with them? How would they feel if you treat them so harsh? How would they feel if you do not consider their situation? How can they feel your compassion if you do not want to show it to them? Thus personality, in order for the business to be successful, is really needed.
Person changes and it is constant I believe , because everything affects persons personality according to what he believes in. I also believe that a true technoprenuer is a God fearing person. There are just times that most good things happens to bad people and worst things happens to good people to test our faith on him if ever we believe that he owns the world, and everythingelse. I believe that we will prosper on our plans in life if he would be our Lord. And only God can change a person not anyone else because he owns everything. For clearer thought on how to be prosperous, i will tell a short story.
Once there was a man who wanted to go into the other side crossing a river. For him to be able to go there, he must ride a boat to cross it. A minute passed a boat came into were he is standing and that boat was waiting for a passenger. In hurry he jumped into the boat and it was sailed by a man. As they were traveling, the observed something on the boat. He was sitting at the center of the boat and because of his being observant he saw words on both sides of the boat, on the right side says “FAITH” and on the other side says “WORKS”. With the man’s curiousity, he asked the man sailing the boat what those words means. And the man replied with a question,”what do you think would happen if I will only sail using this one paddle?”, the other man replied ,”we will only move circular motion”, the man again asked,”if i will only use the other one?”, the man replied,” still nothing would happen”. The man explained, “this is how our relationship with God works, if we want to achieve something then we must not acquire just one of these words. Because faith without work is dead and vice versa. So for us to be able to reach our destination in life, faith and works should be together. Faith, works, faith, works…”. And the man continued to row the boat saying , “FAITH, WORKS.. FAITH WORKS!”.

And the primary goal is that we must seek his kingdom first. He must be our strong foundation. God blesses people who follow his will and not the man’s will. So now you undertstand why good things happen tobad people and bad things happen to good people, for us to learn from our mistakes and make those mistakes right by God’s love and guidance.
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
Matthew 6:33


On the other half, one should be careful when interpreting the results of a personality test. Just because someone tests one way does not necessarily mean that they are that way. People are made up by a combination of several personality traits. There also is the chance of incorrectly labeling a person. Employers should be aware that there is no hard evidence that personality tests are accurate measures of one's personality. Inaccurate test results could prevent someone from getting a job. Using personality tests to match a person with an occupation also is a flawed practice. The validity and consequences of personality tests should be taken into account when they are given to someone. Most people are a combination of several personality traits. Even though I tested out to be introverted, intuitive, thinking, and judging, I know I can be extroverted, sensing, feeling, and perceiving in certain situations. A person most likely will fall somewhere in between the bipolar personality traits. Just because a person may favor one trait does not mean that they do not possess some characteristics of another trait. An outgoing person can be reserved in some situations. A serious person can be happy-go-lucky at times. A relaxed person can be tense under certain circumstances. Labeling a person as possessing only one trait is a faulty practice. Personality tests can be flawed and lead to inaccurate findings. Most people can not be characterized by just one trait. Most people fall somewhere in the middle of the bipolar trait spectrum. By using tests that may not be able to accurately determine someone's personality, employers may not be hiring the best person for the job. Also, by using personality tests to match people with an appropriate occupation, those people may be led into the wrong profession. In short, the results of these personality tests should not be taken so seriously.

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