Personality Reflection

After taking the MBTI test I learned I was an ESFJ, it all made senses to me. ESFJ are extroverted, sensing, feeling, and judging type people. These people are very warm, sensitive, and really care about others and usually would try to provide for them if their in need. This stuck out to me because I find myself doing this a lot. I even set aside my own priorities because it means a lot for me to send that message to my friends and family saying that I'm a guy willing to support you in any way I can. Another trait I learned ESFJ's carry is seeking for harmony. This also defines me because I hate dealing with tension, I'd just rather call it truce than to engage in any debate or argument. While learning about ESFJ's personality types they really described us as interacting people, but we tend to fade away if the discussion gets on abstract or theoretical topics. Making conversation with people is something I love to do but theoretical discussions is not one of my strengths. I just feel like the topic will instantly turn into a debate and I am not a good debater.



The true colors assessment really hit dead on as well. My color was orange and these type of people are really outgoing, they hate silence, learn by being active, are full of energy, and seek things that are intense and full experience. I love exploring new things and being active. For example I can not stay in my dorm for no longer than an hour, I have to be outside either visiting a new building on campus or going to check out an organization. I just feel like campus is filled with so many new adventures that I'd like to be a part of. Silence is a cruel thing as well, whether I'm doing homework or sleeping I need some type of music on to help me just relax and focus. People with the color orange maybe thought of to not take situations serious at times, but the truth is we just like to find the positive features in everything. This helps us relax and enjoy life a little better.

My Purpose

1. Think about your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, special abilities or disabilities, age, socioeconomic status, religion, birth order and any other influences that come to mind. How have these factors influenced your personality and learning preferences?

The one major thing that influenced my personality was me being the younger sibling. As a kid my brother gained a lot of attention because he was such a nerd and was accepted into this scholar program and that was a big deal for my family. After that I sort of became jealous and wanted some of the spotlight to, which was then the era where I tried to show off in front of my family any chance I got. I'd try singing, dancing, telling jokes, anything that'll make people notice me. This is when I began creating an outgoing personality for myself because I love making people smile, it's such a good feeling. It got to the point where I wasn't even in the mindset where I wanted the spotlight, it just became a part of who I am. One thing that influenced my learning preference was my socioeconomic status. Growing up me and my family didn't have a lot so my mother taught me the importance appreciating everything I was given. Just seeing people live incredible lives on T.V. and comparing it to mines made me want to better myself and that's what I did. I took my education more serious than a lot more students I went to school with because I refused to end up on the streets. Even though I wasn't granted the best education going to a public school in Cleveland, I took as much as I could get from what was offered at my school. I guess it must have paid of if I'm now at The Ohio State University on a full-ride scholarship... Oh yea and I also got accepted into the same Scholars program my brother got accepted to, just a little brother rivalry me and him always had.

2. Write your own personal mission statement. What is your purpose in life? What values are important to you? What do you want to be? What attributes and capabilities are important to you?

My mission is to make sure that I spread the importance of being who you truly want to be and chasing after your dreams to the next generations to come. Sharing the values of dedication, sacrifice, honesty, family, and having an imagination, which are values that mean the most to me. I'd like to be a musician that spreads a positive image, someone who people can look up to and better themselves just from the messages I give in my songs. The capability of knowing who your support system is and using them for all of the right reasons is important to me. You may not always feel 100% about yourself but if you stick by your support system they'll always remind you of the good your capable of doing. An attribute that is also important to me is having self-awareness. One thing I always tell myself is to make sure no matter what type of goals I succeed in life that I'll always stay true to who I am. Always expressing my inner feelings and making sure that no matter what situation I get myself involved in I stand my beliefs.

Who shaped my view of leadership?

One person who really shaped my view of leadership is Jay-Z. I know I talked a little bit about him in my last blog but he has really had that big of an impact on me. Jay-Z was born in rough neighborhood known as Marcy in Brooklyn, New York which I can relate to coming from a rough neighborhood myself. The reason he's been such a big inspiration of mine is because Jay-Z made something from nothing and still remained true to himself. He never earned a Bachelors degree let alone a High School diploma and is now one of the most successful Musicians/Entrepreneurs. The fact that a man can push himself to be the best even with the lack of education and still out-due a lot of successful people is very impressive. Now I know that a lot of Hip-Hop artists don't even end up graduating but not every artist is capable of creating a multi-million dollar clothing company like Jay-Z.

When Jay-Z isn't working on music or dealing with his clothing line he handles his foundation called the Shawn Carter Foundation. The Shawn Carter Foundation helps children from the lower class further their education, providing them with the resources they need in order for them to succeed. This really speaks out to me because it shows Jay-Z sees the struggle families are going through and it shows he cares and would like to help out in any way possible. A lot of times you might witness a celebrity get a taste of fame and just get out of control, caring about no one other than themselves.

My view of leadership is a successful person who always stays true to themselves and never feels like their job is done. Another trait of a leader is someone who's always willing to give back, recognizing the hardships families are going through and making a change. Jay-Z's music speaks for itself with it's positive vibes and the stories he tells about how he escaped the dangerous lifestyles. It really shows me that leadership doesn't just have to be about giving back by donating money, etc. Leadership can also come from motivation and influencing others to dedicate themselves to what they truly love to do through your music. This is why I try to dedicate myself to really inspire people through my music because I know coming from the lower class kids don't have much to look forward to. But I want to influence them that the world has much more to it than just violence and drugs, and that you can really do anything if you dedicate yourself to it, just like Jay-Z inspired me.

Who Am I?

Who am I? I am Jawan Xavier Davila-Love, another product of  a lower-middle class area in Cleveland, Ohio. Built to fail but destined to succeed in life. Who am I? A young adult trying to build an empire in my city through my music. You can blame Hip-Hop legend, Jay-Z for planting this vision in my head. His successful career as a musician/entrepreneur without a Bachelors Degree let alone a High School diploma has inspired me in so many ways.  My whole life I've had a dream of changing lives through my music. It all started when I was a little boy playing usher songs on my little Wal-Mart keyboard. Throughout the years I taught myself how to produce, how to write songs, and then eventually I began to rap. The reason I fell in love with Hip-Hop is because a lot of times this genre can carry a negative meaning from other peoples perspectives, but the kind of Hip-Hop I'm making carries a very positive vibe. I love being challenged to change others views on certain subjects. Who I am changed once I was granted a scholarship to The Ohio State University. I really began to feel like I can show kids in my neighborhood that there is a way out and that nothing is impossible. After all coming from where I was born and raised kids don't really have much to look forward to and it is very easy to get caught up in lifestyle that leads to bad results. To be honest I could have fell to those unhealthy lifestyles plenty of times, but I outlasted it. I guess you can say I have a passion for trying to make a difference in my community. Who am I? A loving, outgoing gentleman who just loves to enjoy life. Besides my love for music I like hanging out with my family and friends and going on new adventures. My craziest, most amazing memories have been with my best friends. It's amazing how much stress your loved can take off of your shoulders. That means a lot to me because honestly I have a lot of moments where I take little situations and make them feel it's the end of the world. So who am I? I'm just another guy in society trying to make something out of nothing, but of course this isn't possible without my loved ones there to help support me throughout my journey.