Why I'm Here

10/12/2015

Instructions: Look at the TEDTalk video above. Of the three kinds of Multipotentialite Super Powers that Emilie Wapnick describes, tell which one best describes you, then describe a moment when you realized something about the deeper purpose of your life. Please be mindful of the sentence limit of your response. If your response is too lengthy, it may not be graded. Although answering correctly is important, part of showing skill and mastery is also following directions.

The two most important days of your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why. ~Mark Twain

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Due: Thur., October 15, 2015 11:59 p.m. CST

Keyvion smith (4th) Period

10/13/2015 03:28:42 pm

When I was first born I was like any other regular child would be, small and fragile and as I grew up I started noticing I was different. When I was four my favorite toy was stuck on the roof the only thing I was thinking about how was I going to get on a two story house, next thing I knew I was a blue smoke like substance surround me then a poof then I was I the roof, as time moved and I grew so did my powers from then on, I knew I was meant for greater thing in the future.

Amier Taylor 3rd

10/14/2015 07:28:27 pm

The one that most describes me is "Rapid learning" , why? Because once i hear about something that I'm interested in I'm going to want to do more an more so that I can master whatever it is that I'm doing. However, when I first started high school in my freshman year I thought school was just about play , play , play! But then once I started to make bad grades an get things taken away from, I started to hate school. The school I went to was so much fun it seemed like a party, however, that was me taking advantage of my surrounding. Once I hit my sophomore year I realized school is very important an that it's a time an place gif everything. Me an my mom aren't close but she tells me all the time your going to be exactly what you've been wanting to be since the 2nd grade. By me knowing people have faith in me it makes me feel like I have a purpose on this earth.

Jazmin Rodriguez, 3rd Period

10/14/2015 08:11:15 pm

We're all here for a reason-- no matter how shallow we may believe it be. The day we are born is the first day we begin our lifelong journey to try and understand, to find a purpose for us on this earth, to alter someone's life in a positive way, or to leave our mark for other's to remember us by.

Once the day comes when we truly realize why we are here, what our purpose is, what we were meant to do on this earth, only then we will realize what we must do in order for us to complete ourselves. That will be the second most important day of our lives.

ERika Boyd 3

10/14/2015 10:11:13 pm

My super power has to be adaptability, i have to say that because being a individual once i see something i like i'm going to adapt to you. For example, me being on drill i have got accustomed to a lot of things we did last year and now that affecting me and how i look this year. Getting adapted to the right thing is wonderful. My deeper purpose in life is to mainly make my family proud, and myself, doing what i love and striving for my goals, that i set for my self to understand. Being adapted to what im accustomed to and i its not benefiting me its not good at all.

Keylon Carter

11/12/2015 09:34:07 pm

My superpower would be the same because you can adapt to any situation . No matter what you have the power to control any kind of problems you have .For example when some has be talk about , saying they can't do this and that . When you have that adaption powers that negative engery want even affect you .

Jordan Castillo 4th period

10/15/2015 04:32:30 pm

I say my super power is adaptability. It been many time when I have to change and adapt to something new. I'll bring my old talents from what I learn to something new and then add on to that and make the nessarry changes. I realized a deeper purpose in my life when I seen I act and think different then what the average person does. I seen that we are all here for different reason we aren't the same and not here to be or act like anyone else.

Ravonte Woodson (4th period)

10/15/2015 04:56:11 pm

Out of all three characteristics, I believe I'm a rapid learner. My rapid learning has caused me to develop a strong work ethic and want to accomplish more. My rapid learning has caused my work ethic to flow into other areas of my life so I can be a balanced individual. In order to be a rapid learner you have to be willing to listen, have discipline, and a great attention span. Being a rapid learner is good tool to have because you are able achieve more because you have many trades to fulfill all aspects of life.

Micah kelly

10/15/2015 05:34:34 pm

Growing up as an adolsence people always feel its imperative to ask what type of career do you want to go into. I've always struggled with answering that question because I feel as if there are alot of things in this world that's interesting . For example when i first started dancing i was extremely focused on becoming a great dancer but as the years went by i began to get interested in cheering .So i joined a local cheer team and became extremely focused on mastering the sport. I believe that the multipolentialite superpower that I have is adaptability.

Jessica Reaux-3rd

10/15/2015 05:34:41 pm

Of the three kinds of Multipotentialite Super Powers that Emilie Wapnick described, I fit more into the adaptability. For example, Emilie described Abe Cajudo as more than just a video director, teacher and/or web designer, he adapted to his job--something similar to what I am. I adapt to change easily, and I learn just as fast. A time where I'd realized a deeper purpose in life was when I watched my mother go deeper into depression and how I matured before my age group. As everything changed in life, in the earth, I knew what I wanted to do; help people in the smallest possible ways I could. I wanted to empty the world of loneliness and reward it with ornaments because I loved arts and I wanted to create something beautiful.

Déyzya Hardeman P.4.

10/15/2015 07:01:16 pm

Out of all three Multipotentialite Super Powers Emilie Wapnick describes, Adaptability, describes me the best. In any situation I am put in I am always willing and not afraid to "morph into what ever I need to be" at that time. Working at Schlotzskys and helping customers everyday let me know that later on in life I would really enjoy helping people and literally putting smiles on their faces. The deeper purpose of my life, I believe, is assisting others. Even though I don't know exactly what I would I will end up doing in the future, at least I know that I am a Multipotentialite who enjoys putting others first.

William Lacy 2nd

10/15/2015 07:36:55 pm

Of the three kinds of Multipotentialite Super Powers that Emilie Wapnick describes, the one that best fits me would be adaptability. I just know when and where to change. For example when I was in middle school band we only did concert band so when I got to high school I didn't have a clue what marching band was. Being a quick learner I got it down with no problem and is now master drill sergeant of the band. Seven years in band and it's without a dought my deeper purpose in life. I have the ability to make people emotions change through a trumpet. Many can't say the same making me a unique trumpet player. My first day of middle school the band teacher told me to try a trumpet. "Your a nature" ,she said. Putting her words into action I know I will become one of the best trumpet players on this earth.

JeDarion Lyons 4th Period

10/15/2015 08:15:28 pm

I feel as if I am able to adapt to any situation,because in my life I had to change schools and get to know all new people.Adapting is sometimes hard when it is pertaining to new people,because it is a new surrounding and a lot of people get nervous in those situations.Also in my life I have had adaptability by becoming a more people person,because I wasn't always a communicator.By opening up and becoming a more open and talkative person got me to understand by communicating with people and others could eventually help me in near future.Being adaptive takes alot of courage and guts,because everything you adapt to may not be what you really wanted to sign up for.

Lashundrell Cole 1st period

10/15/2015 08:21:36 pm

One of the three multipotentialite super power that basically describe me right now is Adaptability, Because it takes a important role for new things that I maybe interesting in to make changes as I go & to believe I can do it all.

Derrion Lewis 4th period

10/15/2015 08:25:38 pm

I believe I am a rapid learner. When I first realized something about the deeper purpose of my life is when I first started to act more mature when serious things takes place. It was at home when a man was getting arrested for a disturbance at his home. I stood there and thought to myself for a moment and realized I need to better myself because I do not want to be in that man's shoes. I need to find my purpose in life because I really do not know what it is.

Aleczale Robertson 3rd period

10/15/2015 08:52:56 pm

After watching the video which reminder me of my self in everyway, but the one that stood out the most was adaptability. The reason this stood out is because I love to do a lot of things and learn about them. My mind wonders for one thing to another after that question is being ask. Sometimes I wonder is that a good or a bad thing that I don't have that one Pacific field I want to pursue my dreams in. Today that changed my mind in a big way of how I think of it now maybe I should try to do multiple things why not "you only live once " as most would say.

Vivian Taylor 2nd

10/15/2015 09:19:37 pm

My multipotientalite superpower would be adaptability because I can adapt to new environments. When I realized that I can adapt easily is when I was a kid. When I was younger I had to move a lot because my mom's job kept moving us. As we lived in different places I had to change schools and make different friends. After those moments I knew that I could adapt to my surroundings.

Jerrol Jackson - 3rd Period

10/15/2015 09:19:44 pm

Adaptability . I feel that's what I am in the world . Just like me selling candy . For me to make money I will need to buy what the people want . I need to know what to get and what not to get in order for me to meet the goal I want to set . If I don't then I would fail

Gabriela M 2nd

10/15/2015 09:25:18 pm

In my understanding I'm a rapid learner , I have came to a conclusion that were enslaved to life even though we have freedoms ... Why you may ask ?. For the simple reason ,you go to school 12 long years to prepare you for life , then pay a ton of money to attend college... To get this dream job ... That will approximately take another 7 years of your life ... To pay back that expensive college you attended ... When do you ever get to enjoy life ... Will you ever spend quality time with your family and friends ..

ShAwn Reed 2nd

10/22/2015 08:30:08 pm

I say my superpower is adaptability . I adapt to things quicker than most people do. I use my knowledge from other things that I've learned from and add my new knowledge I've gained from the task together to make me successful at whatever I'm doing . I realized a deeper purpose in my life when I noticed that I react and think different than others. We all have different purposes in life . We all aren't meant here for the same reason .

Vanité Lewis

10/15/2015 09:30:57 pm

Rapid learning is the Multipotentialite super power of the three discussed by Emille Wapnick that best describes me, because I have the ability to use everything that I learn and apply it to other subjects I am interested in. For example, I am an avid book reader --when I get really interested and a book I read at least twice and conduct research the book or topics presented within the book. This the information gained I am able to utilize it and every shape and form to explore my other interests. Overall, being a multipotentailite or having multipotentialite super powers is not meant to hender you, but aid you in the right direction you chose s best for you.

De'Sha Britton 4th pd

10/15/2015 09:34:17 pm

After watching the Ted Talks video I realized that of the three variations of multipotentialites that I am more of a rapid learner. I feel that rapid learner and adaptation both coincide with each other so I may be both. I can grasp concepts rapidly which means I can morph and be what I need to quickly. I had a job this summer and was there for one position and my third day they moved me to something of a higher difficulty. I caught on to the niche quicker than I realized I could. Everything I want to be in life is now a sure fire thing. The sky isn't the limit anymore.

Vivian Taylor 2nd

10/15/2015 09:39:22 pm

I feel that my multipotentialite super power to be is adaptability. With this super power one is easily able to adapt to surrounding, changes going on personal and professional life. At an early age with my mom's job we moved around a lot. So I moved from one school to the next. Moving from one state to the next, one school district to the next, I learned to adapt, and did so easily. now a day things change a lot and even more since I'm going to college soon . So having this superpower makes life easy for me.

Joshua Butler 3rdp

10/15/2015 09:47:18 pm

The Multipotentialite Super Power that describe me is Adaptability because when i was little i thought i was a whole alot of people. One specific day I wanted to be a history teacher, a chef and , football coach,but when I thought to myself i can be anything i want. That was deeper in my life i could be anything i want.

Mihagony Gill 1st period

10/15/2015 09:50:04 pm

One of the three multipotentialite super powers that describe me would be adaptability. The moment I realized something about my deeper purpose of life was when I watched this video. Watching this video made me think about two people you and my dance teacher Mrs. Lotten. At the end of the day y'all are both more than just teachers and y'all both enjoy life more by doing more than one thing. That's how I am it all came to me after listening to this video and thinking about you two people. I want to do more than one thing and that's having my own business, being a nurse, and clinical psychologist.

Fernando Moreira 2nd pd

10/15/2015 09:51:05 pm

The Multipotentialite Super Power that best describes me would have to be number three adaptability, because I am able to repair many things, for example, I'm very good at repairing phones, but have also repaired computers, tv's, game console, headphones, and more. Although I'm not that experience in repairing all of theirs I am able to use the knowledge of repairing phones. A moment when I realized something about the deeper purpose of my life. Was when my dad hurt this back on the job and struggle to keep the family business prosperous. I realized that I was going to have to change my goals to keep the family business successful.

Alexandria hodges 3rd period

10/15/2015 09:59:14 pm

Out of the three super powers I am a idea synthesis. I am the type of person that takes many career paths an combine them into one lifestyle. I am a hard worker an I am good at about any job. That's why it's hard for me to pick one career because I love to do anything. I believe I was born to lead an show people that u can do more than one thing.

Alexis Fowler 2nd period

10/15/2015 10:13:36 pm

My whole life I loved Theater, entertaining and making others laugh. But what I really wanted was to become a cartoon animation vocalist. I can change the tone of my voice from high to low and also do Southern, British, and a little Cajun accents. I say I have the potential of achieving both and by both, a lawyer and a cartoon vocalist. But as of now I have to choose ,so I agree that I'm a adaptive learner.

Ravonte Woodson (4th Period)

10/15/2015 10:14:25 pm

I think I'm a rapid learner. First off you have to be able to have discipline and respect others in order to receive valuable information. Also being a rapid learner improves your work ethic because once you can use information given to you, you'll always want more and more to fulfill your aspirations. Also being a rapid learner can help you improve in all aspects of life and you become a more balances individual. This is essential because although you should have goals in life, you shouldn't be limited to achieve as much as you can.

Kyla Taylor (4th period)

10/15/2015 10:35:44 pm

I personally know that adaptability suits me best, and it took me most of my life to figure it out. Transferring to Lancaster High School for me was a complete culture shock. My whole life I'd gone to school in a more non-diverse environment and to see and learn the way you have to communicate with African American children really did surprise me. But of course I adapted, I've adapted so much to the point were I feel my self academically collapsing because of my surroundings. Adaptation is great, when you are in a great environment.

Ashley Lopez 1st Pd

10/15/2015 10:36:51 pm

Adaptability has not been a problem to me, but is one of my strongest characteristics. Throughout the years I've been on earth I had picked up being able to understand different circumstances. Which led me to understand growing up for me was tough but I had to work hard in order to be successful. I grew up alone not able to say what I felt & scared of a new beginning, I grew up not knowing what to do with my life. As I got older I realized I held myself back & it was time to change that. Being able to adapt to new situations & difficulties, made me realize I can help others to be successful. Having the ability to stand up & fight for what is right, my purpose in life is to help change the world to become a better place. As well as help those in need of help & having difficulties

DeMarcus Hurd

10/15/2015 10:38:43 pm

As I watched the TedTalk video I realized I am a rapid learner. I love to see and experience new things. My life has been such a fun experience I have seen and done a lot. For example me learning how to write good an essay was difficult at first, but my drive and will pushed me to become a better writer. I love learning new things due to the face it enhances my future. I haven't yet experienced my deeper purpose in life, but when I do I believe I will have a smoother life.

Jacolby Pemberton 4th

10/15/2015 10:41:29 pm

Well I think the first one describes me because when I was younger I was asked the question "what do I want to be " so many times .As I got older I experienced different things that were caused by me growing up and experiencing more . I honestly think my purpose of life is to help kids and give back to others , because no matter where I go always attract people and kids always seem to attract to me . So in that case I really think that's my purpose of life and being on this earth .

Deandria Greenwood 4th Period

10/15/2015 10:45:37 pm

Rapid learning is the super power that fits me best because I can handle most likely any task thrown at hand to me and if I can't do it , I'm a fast learner so I can learn how to do it . I realized the deeper purpose of my life when I heard my best friend tell me how I changed his outlook on life and became his spine . He was ready to give up on life after his father passed but I wasn't ready to give up on him and though I thought I wasn't getting through to him , I was and that to me was everything . Because if I can get through to one person then imagine how many other people I can get through to , so I believe I am put on this earth to help and support people that seek it .

Trayshunn Williams 2nd

10/15/2015 10:45:40 pm

After watching Emilie Wapnick's video on Mulitipotentialite Super Powers , the super power that descibes me is adaptability. Dating back into a few months after turning 16 and moving in with my aunt. We had a very open/close relationship we could talk about anything, thus leading to her telling me all her problems. After a very intense conversation I came to the realization that she was trying to tell me that she was struggling. At that moment I stood up and realized this is when I needed to take my role as the man of the house. A week later I was in a full uniform at my first job, McDonalds. Two weeks later I received a check in which I paid my first utility bill.

Kristi Harrison 4th period

10/15/2015 10:56:54 pm

The best super power that describes me is adaptability. It's very easy for be to adapt to new things or an environment. The moment I realized something about the deeper purposes in my life is when I finally decided to become a nurse. I always knew I wanted to help others and what better way to do it then being a part of the medical field. Nursing has always been a passion of mine every since I was little.

Rodney Wheeler 3rd Period

10/15/2015 11:01:01 pm

A time in my life where I realized my deeper purpose in was when I got robbed. The police raided my home looking for my father. Anyone of my family could have died but we survived and made it through the robber. This proved that God had a greater purpose for me. I haven't yet found this certain purpose but it will come naturally in due time.

eric coleman

10/15/2015 11:04:41 pm

The Multipotentialite Super Powers that I am is Adaptability because i adapted to play out of my normal position to a different position in basketball.

Darius Anderson

10/15/2015 11:17:37 pm

Darius Anderson
October 15, 2015
English 3
Mixed Ink

In the video, Emilie Wapnick describes three kinds of multipotentialite super powers. They are all unique in multiple ways that ironically make collaborations and help build a person’s interests and expand their talents. Now, the multipotentialite that describes me would have to be “adaptability”. Growing up I could always adapt to certain situations it never really bothered me as much as it would have any other child. With me growing up with a birth defect I learned how to adapt as much as I could so I could still be on the same page as the regular kids. I could do anything they could do but even better. Prime example, I played several sports growing up basketball being the one that would change my life and lead me to very high potential. Despite my disability with my hand I still managed to win a state championship. Now I could’ve been the depressed kid sitting in the back on the classroom with various horrible thoughts and insecurities, but I managed to beat the odds and adapt with the person that I am today. Now that’s a true super power. Adaptation is a mind-blowing superpower that most children should want if asked the question, “If you could have any superpower in the world, what would it be”. Having the ability to adapt will help in life in so many ways; rather it’s work; your career; anything. That ability led me to my purpose on this earth and that is on the basketball court and leading the school to another state championship.

Jala Heard 3rd

10/15/2015 11:17:47 pm

I think the multipotentialite super power that best describes me is adaptability. I believe I am able to easily work with change. I'm the type of person who is fine with it. A moment I had to adapt was when my grandmother passed. I had to get use to not seeing or talking to her. That was a major change for me.

arbriuna howard 3rd

10/15/2015 11:38:09 pm

adaptability I realized no matter the situation I change it to fit needs means necessary. I figured out my purpose in life is to help other people. even as a child I knew I wanted do something in the medical field. I knew I would have to adapt to be the doctor/ nurse that were needed most in different areas. I realized in the 7th grade while dissecting a pigs heart that I wanted to be a cardio gist. but as I go on in my daily life I find things I can turn to if it doesn't work out.

Melvins Green Jr.

10/15/2015 11:38:15 pm

I would say I'm a Rapid Learner cause I love to learn new stuff and use it in everyday life. Then also mix it with something else to create more and catch an appealing look to a consumer. Also learning rapidly you can learn new innovative ways to explore your mind and brainstorm new creations, that can help everyday need of life in our crazy society we live in. If more people used there own minds instead of copying everyone else, we as a nation or civilization would be greater instead of going backward we all need to progress in order to great. I told myself, I wanted to be successful in life and that's just what I'm doing.

Alexas Vinson 2nd

10/15/2015 11:49:29 pm

I feel like I'm most likely a rapid learning multipotentialite. Because the characteristics describe me personally. We are use to being beginners and observe everything with our hands. Not afraid to step out our comfort zones. When I discovered my deeper purpose of life it was right before school started. I realized I'm becoming a senior and that my true passion is fashion. I've been surrounded around fashion my whole life, it's apart of me. It's my calling that I work with fashion in my future it's too many signs. I work at a clothing store, I love shopping, from my grandmother to my mother fashion helped describe us. My deeper purpose are to help people feel beautiful and tell them it's okay to be different and original. You can't let other opinions determine you be yourself.

Edward Gonzalez 3rd Prd.

10/15/2015 11:53:52 pm

Emilie Wapnik described exactly how I feel. I learned that i have mixture of rapid learning and being adaptive "super powers". I first realized my purpose for living when I watched the movie, American Sniper. I was very intrigued by the movie and decided to start doing research on it and learned all the military had to offer. I now want to be a Marine because I want to serve and protect the people of the United States. I want to be part of something that will hopefully make a change that impacts the whole world. I want to keep the people I love safe and do good to communities. I realized I was put here in this world to give way more than I receive.

Zamyria Hambric 4th

10/15/2015 11:56:40 pm

As i viewed the video and listened to the different descriptions I realized that adaptability fits me very well . Being able to adapt to anything thats around me , new places, homes and jobs isnt difficult for me . Being a volleyball player as well as a select volleyball player each year i have to learn to adapt to new coaches , teammates and gyms . I'm not a very cooperative person but when it comes down to business i have to do what it takes .

Isaiah Shackelford

10/16/2015 12:01:03 am

Of the three powers she explained, the idea synthesis described me the most. I realized I had a deeper purpose in life when I was a junior. I knew I was great at music but I never figured I would be multi-talented on different instruments.

Titiana Howard 3rd period

10/16/2015 08:51:34 am

My multipotentialite personality is adaptability. Although I've never been introduced to the word "multipotentialite" until today, I've picked my superpower based on how I get through, as well as learn, life. Every since I can remember, I've moved from place to place, one after the other. I have never really had a stable home. Adaptation came naturally. From living arrangements to school, adapting is a quality that has always stuck and I've always been good at.

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