In my learning at Bryant and Stratton College, I am learning that being a self-motivated student will come a long way in the education field, and in my career field in criminal justice. The author discusses the ability to have and keep a positive attitude in the work field. Having a positive attitude is first and foremost the best competencies and skills listed in the article. In the criminal justice field, it is very important to maintain a positive attitude for both the offenders and the employees. Having a positive attitude will keep everyone on a mutual line of communication and also keep everyone on the same path. Being self-motivated also plays an important factor in the career field in criminal justice. Being self-motivated will keep the individual ready to complete any task that it at hand, and will also be a good look for the offenders to do so as well. The author makes sure to put emphasis on this skill and I also believe that this is a personal skill that I possess myself as well as to the individuals that will be entering into the career field as well. I don’t believe that I have to improve this skill in any area as it relates to any of the competencies and strengths that the article mentions. I believe that any individual should be able to make sure that they hold the skill of being self- motivated in order to be able to succeed at any job that they hold. This skill should be required to have in any future employee or future employer. As Macpherson states, I need to show employers that I have “a passion for self-improvement” (Macpherson, 2006). I must be able to show my future employees in the career field that I am choosing, that I am able to be a quality leader and be able to lead a successful role to be helpful to those around