Personal Reflections on Communication - My Motivation

       My motivation for studying communication comes from a heart which desires understanding, as well as to be understood. As a child, and the youngest of nine, I was not in a position physically to enforce my opinions, nor was I loud and brazen enough to win a battle of words in volume (both number of words and decibel level). As a voracious reader, I developed a strong vocabulary and wide base of knowledge, which enabled me to develop my oratory skills in school. This skill was utilized beyond speech and debate classes, as my field(s) of employment required giving presentations, meeting sales goals, crafting persuasive proposals, and creating a growing eco-tourism business from the ground up. Knowing the value of effective communication in both my personal and professional life, and wishing my communication to reflect good character, are my main motivations to further my studies of this subject.