A Reflection of My Development and My Meta-Theory
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A Reflection of My Development and My Meta-Theory
There is no doubt that many have influenced my development and narrowing down the “biggest” proved to be a challenging yet enjoyable experience. The first two that come to mind are my parents; my development started with them. From the beginning they both have helped shape the person I am today. I have noticed that as I have gotten older and have started my own family their influence is ever present. I have developed into the father and husband I am because of their example and teachings and certainly their biology.
Additional influences I had on my development were the many incredible and not so incredible US Marines I served with for 8 years. I developed into a confident leader under the guidance and teachings of the Marines I served with. Finally, I have had three professors in college who have and are currently influencing my development today and into the future. I came into college, a little later in life than most, and knew exactly what I wanted to do. Because of these three professors I have altered my goals and career path.
I know that because of my service I have helped influence the development of many young Marines, possibly a few older ones as well. Because of the customs and traditions of the Marine Corps it is impossible to not be on both sides of the influence coin. However, the individuals I am influencing the development of the most in my everyday life is that of my children. I cannot think of a more important job to have. Biology certainly plays a role in their development but I am also very aware that the example I provide will help to shape who they become as adults and in turn how they will and are influencing others. It is interesting for me to see how my kids are developing differently as well as similarly. Because my son is not biologically mine, it provides a bit of an experiment to naturally take place. There is a bit of a control since I am his “dad” just as I am...
There is no doubt that many have influenced my development and narrowing down the “biggest” proved to be a challenging yet enjoyable experience. The first two that come to mind are my parents; my development started with them. From the beginning they both have helped shape the person I am today. I have noticed that as I have gotten older and have started my own family their influence is ever present. I have developed into the father and husband I am because of their example and teachings and certainly their biology.
Additional influences I had on my development were the many incredible and not so incredible US Marines I served with for 8 years. I developed into a confident leader under the guidance and teachings of the Marines I served with. Finally, I have had three professors in college who have and are currently influencing my development today and into the future. I came into college, a little later in life than most, and knew exactly what I wanted to do. Because of these three professors I have altered my goals and career path.
I know that because of my service I have helped influence the development of many young Marines, possibly a few older ones as well. Because of the customs and traditions of the Marine Corps it is impossible to not be on both sides of the influence coin. However, the individuals I am influencing the development of the most in my everyday life is that of my children. I cannot think of a more important job to have. Biology certainly plays a role in their development but I am also very aware that the example I provide will help to shape who they become as adults and in turn how they will and are influencing others. It is interesting for me to see how my kids are developing differently as well as similarly. Because my son is not biologically mine, it provides a bit of an experiment to naturally take place. There is a bit of a control since I am his “dad” just as I am...