RallyPoint, Professional and Personal Growth

SPC Christopher Smith — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 18:21:35 -0400

I take the time to look back on my personal growth as a reflection and a learning tool. Did I use the right words, was that a battle worth fighting, why did/didn't my message get across to the receiver?

Has anyone else reflected on their Rally Point growth, and seen how it has positively changed your views of situations, how to engage them, or even if you need to. Has your time here helped shape your presentation of debate topics? Do you reflect on earlier postings often?

Response by SPC Christopher Smith made Mar 12 at 2014 1:24 PM

SPC Christopher Smith — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:24:20 -0400

Just breathing life back into my thread.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2014 1:29 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:29:37 -0400

Thank you SPC Smith! You made a point about communication skills and where we might go wrong is assuming other people understand us. To do that we have to own what we say otherwise you risk them not knowing how to do something or where to be.

Secondly choosing the right words in the right frame of mind will also get the confidence of those working above and below you. Good question!!!

Response by SPC David Wyckoff made Mar 12 at 2014 1:39 PM

SPC David Wyckoff — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:39:58 -0400

I got a slow start. Started mostly as a thread creeper. Just didn't feel like I had much to say that would add to the conversation. In all honesty, I was a little intimidated to speak up. So I guess I can say that being on RP has shown me that senior ranking NCO's and Officers...well they are actually real people underneath it all. They have feelings (well some of them do), they have goals (many similar to my own), they have families and some of them are pretty damn funny. My first thread ever being on, MCPO Young broke out with a one liner that I would have never expected.

I have been reminded and re-motivated concerning my attitude towards being a warrior because of CPL Fittizzi, I have learned that I am authorized to wear a Cav Stetson and spurs from SFC Lopez, and lots of other people in all the services and at all ranks have made small impacts on my outlook, both personally and professionally. My only wish is that I could meet a lot you in person some day.
I probably spend more time surfing and roaming the open plains of RP than I ever spent on FB.

Response by SSG Robert Burns made Mar 12 at 2014 1:57 PM

SSG Robert Burns — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 13:57:39 -0400

I can say there is a notable difference in my threads and responses. I will identify them as Pre and Post edit button feature.

But I have grown in my "tactics" in this forum, although I do someitmes let my hard-headedness get the best of me.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 13 at 2014 9:36 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 09:36:53 -0400

This is a great post...I am a firm believer in positive reflection. I use it quite alot, and encourage others to as well.