So first things first, let me tell you a bit about me. My name is Ben and I go to Brigham Young University (BYU). I'm looking at a major in recreational management and youth leadership with an emphasis on non-profit organizations; with this I hope to get into the professional Boy Scouting scene, possibly with a minor in film to maybe help out the organization that way. I was born in Florida and later moved to North Carolina where I pretty much spent my entire school career. I am an Eagle Scout from troop 231 and I love ultimate (captain/creator of my high school team), bowling (ever since I was 10) and archery (taught it for the last 3 years). As far as entertainment and other such information, I love listening to classic rock, mainly Styx and most others from that era, and I enjoy pretty much any movie or TV show that I watch.
So, why a blog, well, in all actuality, I started this blog because I am being graded on it for a school assignment (some leadership seminar thing) and I figure, heck, why not have some fun with it.
As my title says, my name is Ben and I am indeed on a mission; but what mission am I exactly on? Well, that's what I guess this whole blog is about, to really find out what my mission is, and hopefully how that mission can help others outside of myself. Right now I feel like my mission is about helping others, and mainly getting situated in the rigors of college life. I've always been "others" oriented and I don't really see that changing now that I'm 2000 miles from where I was raised.
My assignment so far is to declare what sort of leadership role I will assume and how I can accomplish that role. Honestly, I don't know what I am going to be, maybe on the hall committee, maybe doing service through Y Serve, maybe just in whatever calling my Bishop and the lord sees fit to but me in; but whatever the outlet, I can assure you this, I will always, always live my my standards which are based off of my church teachings and the scout law.
Ben, I'd like to tell you how proud of you I am! Honestly, 5-6 years ago I was a little scared how you were going to do in high school, you were stubborn and cocky. But you soon grew out of that stage. You have a clear head and know pretty much what you want out of life, not many people can say that even after years in college. Nothing is out of your reach and I know what ever you strive for can and will be yours.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing you grow even more over the years. You will be an outstanding missionary! And I cannot wait to read more about it and you over the next couple years.
Love you little brother!
You seem to be settling in well at BYU, good luck with your college experience! I will always be grateful for the help you and the other Priests gave to me when I was so sick. Thank you and may God bless you in the future!
ReplyDeleteBen your post is great! You really put some thought into it and I love that you told about yourself, because you can see what kind of person you really are. You'll make a great leader.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your post Ben. It made me think of my own definition of leadership, "Leadership is knowing what makes YOU a leader and being the best at. Knowing your purpose and changing the world from it." I hope you find your mission and I hope you do all that you can do to accomplish it, and that you always rely on the Lord to help you do that.
ReplyDeleteI need you to specifically choose a role for yourself however, it will make applying the lectures a lot easier for you. Whatever you choose i am sure you will do great!
You're major and goals sound awesome. I really hope you are in contact with Brad Harris his office is W429 TNRB. He is the non-profit faculty leader and has been in boy scouts for a very long time.
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