Jung Typology Test Relection

     So in my English 101 course I was tasked with completing the Jung Typology Test, and read about my indicators. This basically made myself aware of different traits I have that I may not be aware of, or I never really thought about. Also, how these traits may affect my work, college work, and specifically my writing. All I have to say is wow! I cannot believe how spot on this test was. They have me labeled as an INTJ, which broken done means my traits are introvert at 22%, intuitive at 50%, thinking at 50% and judging at 78%. In the next few paragraphs of this blog I will point out some of my major indicators I agree. I will compare and contrast these indicators with how I believe they will help me become a better writer in the long run.



     The Jung typology test has my personality traits listed with a highly recognized class of individuals, to include, Steven Hawking. So lets just say, now knowing this, I have some very big shoes to fill. The easiest way I know to start this off is by listing some indicators I agree with. The first major one I think about is appearing self-confident. You wouldn't believe how many people call me cocky or even arrogant. These are people that don't personally  know me though, and when this point is brought up I simple state, " I am not cocky or arrogant, I merely am extremely confident in the information that is being presented." You see, I believe you should always strive to better yourself, no matter what it pertains to. If you are cleaning the house you should do it to the best of your ability. The same statement goes for being at work, school, or personal fitness in my eyes. A lot of people, in this era, are threatened by people with this mentality. They don't understand why someone would want to exceed expectations when the bare minimum is now a highly recognized trait. This upsets them because the individual that is pushing themselves makes them looks bad. So they think you are stuck up or you think you are better than them, when actually you are just trying to be the best individual you can. Which leads me to my next trait, perfectionist.

     My wife always tells me I am so annoying because I am a perfectionist. I know I cannot obtain perfection, only one person can and that is our creator. With that being said, I will always strive for perfection. This is how I was raised, and it was drilled into my head during boot camp. I don't see this as a bad trait though. Holding yourself to a higher standard sets you apart from your peers, but can also bite you in the rear too. I have a very hard time putting my words and thoughts on paper. I am not good at writing by any means and I have come to learn my personality trait is the one too blame for this. Due to me striving for the best possible work I can provide, I have a very hard time starting  to write a paper. Whether its for research or pleasure, I cannot write an opening statement or paragraph.This leads to extreme frustration, and I will loose interest and quit. All because I could not build the perfect sentence. It is quite sad when you think about it. Merely one personality trait has forced me to cut myself short, and even lowered my attributes to our civilization. You  may be thinking, wow Cody you really are putting a lot of stress on your shoulders, it is just writing. This leads me to another trait, I am a big picture thinker.

     Most people merely see a task given to them, and the direct effect it has from completion. I, on the other hand, see a task given to me and what the long term effect will be. I will give you a small example of this, I have recently been tasked with writing and implementing a protocol at my work. The protocol is extremely controversial in the eyes of rural ems, especially in Missouri. People don't see a direct need for it, and even think the protocol will never be needed. I completely understand this, and pray it is not, but what happens when the protocol is needed and no one has implemented it. In my line of work a lot of people die if we are not thinking ahead of the game. I look at what may happen in the future if this protocol is implemented, but most people look at what will happen now if implemented.

     I could go on and on with different traits the Jung typology test came up with that I see everyday in myself, but that would take forever. So, how am I going to take these traits and implement them in my writing. I actually have already started doing it, with more knowledge I obtained from another essay, by not worrying how my introduction of a paper is starting off. I now just began to write, and if I don't like it I will change it later. That simple variation in my writing process has brought an amazing outcome. I can write now, free of stress, and just let it flow. I understand now I can always go back and change it later and like to use the expression, "rough drafts are my friends." It is a silly statement to many, but to me it is a life saver when it comes to my English course. I also take time to reflect on the information I am going to be writing about now. I saw this on my typology indicator and decided to try it out. I get extremely frustrated when all my points, statistics, and basic information lead me to a point of no closure or conclusion. Reflecting helps me dwindle down the additional details that truly are not needed to support my big picture or theory approach. There is so much more I have already implemented it is not funny, but I will end this blog with the following suggestion. It is my personal opinion that everyone take the Jung Typology test and read the indicators attached. It will let you reflect on how you are in many different situations, and even bring up traits you never really thought about. Not only the good traits, but the bad ones you can work on to better yourself.

    

    

Getting to know me

          So, let me get things started with this blog post by introducing myself a little. My name is Cody and I am currently enrolled in English 101 for my general education credits toward my associates degree in Paramedicine. I am not very good at writing, but I will attempt to keep everyone entertained, informed, and up to date on my life and the line of work I do. With that being said, let me give you a short background on myself.

          When I graduated from high school I was lucky enough to receive a football scholarship to Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. The summer before my freshman year I injured my knee playing American Legion Baseball and it did not heal right, and I ended dropping out of class. The next six months or so I did absolutely nothing, except, cause trouble and get into it. I realized right then I needed to do something with my life and joined the United States Marine Corps. The next eight years were spent traveling all over the world to include Iraq and Kuwait a couple of times. When I was honorably discharged from the Marines in February of 2012 I decided I was going to start Private Security Contracting. I did all of my civilian training, becoming a Certified Special Operations Specialist, this is just a fancy title for Private Security Specialist in high risk areas, and a Tactical Emergency Medical Services (T.E.M.S) first responder. I instantly fell in love with the tactical medical side of my line of work. In August of 2012 I began working for a private security company called United Marine Security (UMS) as a Tactical Reaction Team Leader/Team Medic. As I kept getting more and more involved with tactical medicine, I became consumed in it.  With what little time I had between rotations on the oil tankers, off the eastern coast of Africa ,I became a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician Basic. Finally, I decided it was all or nothing to become a Tactical Paramedic - Certified, so I quit deploying and began going down this long road. I went through my Advanced Emergency Medical Technician course and started working for a hospital based ambulance service. In the last six months I have become a Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Instructor, and am in the process to get my National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians certification as a Tactical Combat Casualty Care Instructor. I will began the last part of my paramedic certification in August of 2015, and after that get my Law Enforcement Licensure. Its a very long process, and exhausting, but I have the strong mind and will power to do so.

          I am married to a beautiful women, Tessa, and we have 3 lovely girls. Hadlee and Mcynlee are twin 21 month olds, and Ava is 9. So you can imagine I don't have much time to do homework between work, family, and trying to keep up on all my skills on the tactical/civilian side of EMS. There are a lot of late nights and early morning doing class work after my shift.

Until next time.
Cody