Post-Interview

Introduction

My blog has a bias due to my age, naivety, and personality. This interview was from the eyes of an adult who knows a thing or two about life. Getting his view on mental mindsets and improvements was interesting. My dad was always really busy with work, school, and family while growing up so he probably did not ponder about my blog topic much. Also if you have seen the sitcom That 70s show, Red Forman (military, strict father) is practically the same person as my dad.

My thoughts on the Interview

My dad is a simple man. I should have known that he would have responded in that manner. Some of my questions I asked I thought would reveal some really deep emotional story. But most of the time it was a simple, straight forward response. He answered many times with: Not that I can think of, nope, or never. I had to pry at his answers and ask follow up questions to get more details. But he did share some wisdom. With his studies (and life) he never let himself get overwhelmed and fall into self-doubt. He was able to handle everything one step at a time. He found where he wanted to go to college and like he said, he made decisions from there. From his interview it did not sound like he was very worried about his future.

Lessons

He had good habits ingrained in him, hard work and discipline which led to his success. Whatever goal/dream you are trying to achieve stay focused and do not give up. Also the classic motto, take the high road. Even though my dad hurt a guy’s flying career it was for the best. I also really liked his two cents on the idea of regret. You are always going to choose what you think is best. Do not regret that from what information comes later from your choice. I liked his thoughts on the quote “Is the just man happier than the unjust man?” from Plato’s Republic. I agree with my dad, that integrity is all one has. Always do what you believe is right. These characteristics will lead to success.

Connections

My interview was a success. I was able to obtain information on my topic, mental mindsets and improvements. From his comments I really just pulled out one needs to have confidence and a goal to chase. Find what you want to do and focus in on it. More choices will naturally unravel from it. Also I his thoughts on regret apply to my decision making for college. I have noticed that I am afraid of failure and regret (like I won’t be good at my major or enjoy it). I should not regret anything I have not tried.

Conclusion on the Interview

I should have been a little more prepared for the interview and I wish I did it early in the week. Also due to the fact it was my dad I was probably too casual and comfortable with him. I thought him being a military man he would have an interesting opinions on mental matters and he did.