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Rowan Jack
Ms. Marlowe
Expository R/W 5
11 February 2016
Magical Weapons Narrative
I was hesitant to take this strengths test. I find most of them to be untrustworthy,
filled with unrelated questions and randomized conclusions that make you doubt yourself.
This one was different. It made you reflect on how you act in public or private and what
runs through your mind in your daily life. It required honest answers for accurate results.
I realized that my main strength is a historian. I did not understand it before but it is true,
I look back at the past and the success or mistakes I have made before making a decision.
The historian is careful and ponders deeply before committing to one path. Another one
of my top strengths was the initiator. They are the go-getters. The ones that want to start a
million projects before finishing another one. I learned that it is okay to be both cautious
and eager to begin something new.
I think strengths tests were designed to not reveal your true talents, but to
categorize and encourage you to fit in. Our society has a fixation with labels; that
everyone needs be exactly something. Some of the categorizes I was placed under; I do
not exactly agree with them. For example, the test said my third top strength was
Recognition. This type of individual loves the spotlight and wants their voice to be heard.
I do not belong under that list. I would must rather care out my day in private without the
whole world watching what I am doing. I keep my life private and do not advertise my

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feelings easily. However, I did think the test was accurate when I was classified as a
Thinker and a Winner. The thinker is always in their own heads, having conversations
and discussions that only they can answer. Daydreaming is a huge hobby of thinkers and
that is what I like to do best. The winner, on the other hand, is always looking for a
challenge. Any little activity becomes a competition. From sports to school work the
winner wants to be the best at everything and I think I fit pretty well into the category.
I hope for these strengths to motivate me in the future. I know that these things
that an online test told me I am, are not all I am. I will keep my strengths in mind and use
them to my advantage. College is the path I have chosen and I will remember what I
should be looking for when I start to make friends. Although I do not plan on
preoccupying myself on what my strengths are, I will keep them in the back of my mind
and learn to grow because of them.

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1. Historian
The historian needs to look in the past before thinking about their future. The historian is
tentative when meeting new people but is not afraid to ask clarifying questions. They
know that change is inevitable and learn to adapt. Reading historical articles is how they
gain insight. They excel at writing for a newsletter, video tutorials and other cultural
strengthening activities. The historian is careful when making a decision in the present;
they will look back on previous situations in order to not make the same mistake twice.
2. Initiator
The initiator is eager to start new projects. Analyzing and digging deep is somewhat
boring to the initiator but they do know how to discuss and debate. Getting messy and
taking risks is second nature to them. They are not afraid of the unknown and thrive on
performance and results. To them, actions speak louder than words. Initiators dont want
to wait for approval, they want to learn on their own, through trial and error. The initiator
converts ideas into actions.
3. Recognition
This person loves to stand out from the crowd and feel important. They thrive on earning
awards and achievements. A strong reputation in very important as a successful
professional. They feel the most comfortable in the sport light. They are able to stay
focused on their performance and results because they know people are watching them.
They dont always enjoy straying away from what they do best. They do, however, find
happiness in influencing other people to make a difference in the world.

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4. Integrator
The integrator can look past themselves and identify when other people are on the
outsides. They believe that there can never be too many people in one group. They try to
involve every type of person and avoid people that think its okay to ignore others.
Acceptance is the most important thing to an integrator. Making other people feel just as
important as the person they are sitting next to is a goal of integrators. They are very
good in social situations and are very welcoming.
5. Winner
The winner measures success by performance. They compare their talents to people
around them. Outperforming someone else is the name of the game to the winner. To
them, winning is everything. They also love to choose when they compete. They stay is
areas where they know they can test their abilities and monitor them daily. The winner
seeks out friends that inspire them to work hard. They will do whatever it takes to win.
The winner enjoys stimulating those around them to set higher standards and achieve
more of their goals.
6. Thinker
The thinker careful concocts an answer in their head before they say anything. They are
very deep people with a lot on their mind at almost any second of the day. They spend a
lot of free time thinking of the possibilities. Alone time is a necessity for the thinker.
They spend a lot of time questioning the things around them with deep interest. The
thinker is often caught daydreaming. Reflection is very important to the thinker. They
value a detailed answer and explanation, rather than something straight to the point. They
spend most of their time in their own heads.
7. Group Relations
The relator loves to have deep bonds and connections with the people around them. They
arent afraid of being hurt emotionally by someone else. They find a tremendous amount
of pleasure from beings around people. The relator keeps their group of friends small and

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meaningful. They enjoy opening up and sharing their past, but only with people that they
deem trust worthy. The relator chooses friends who encourages them to do their best.
Relators need to be reminded that you love and care for them because they often feel
unwanted or a burden on their friends.
8. Presenter
The presenter finds it very easy to say what they feel. They are happy to explain the
subject and even entertain you while doing so. The presenter is always searching for the
perfect thing to say and when they think they have found it, they can be found rehearsing
it over and over again. If you ever have a problem, the presenter is very easy to talk to.
They speak with intent and want the listener to be engaged. Talking is their specialty. The
presenter longs to inspire others through teaching to business marketing.
9. Unifier
The unifier is always looking to connect people and situations. They are strong believers
that everything happens for a reason. They ponder over the big meanings in life. The
unifier thinks people should take responsibilities for their actions, whether there are
consequences or not. Filling the gaps in relationships is what they love to do. They want
to help others succeed daily. A dynamic duo would be pairing the unifier with the group
relator.
10. Believing
The believer has strong internal values that they use every day to make decisions. The
believer is extremely family oriented and know where they priorities lie. They are very
dependable and trust worthy. The believer seeks out friendship that share the same
interests and values that will last a life time. They feel the need to say what they believe
so they are not misunderstood. Although very strong in their beliefs, they respect and
accept the opinions that are different than theirs. The believer makes decisions with
integrity and always chooses what is right.