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Critical thinking in general has never been one of one of my strong suits, but I believe that out of the 7 characteristics provided by Ruggiero the one that represents my greatest strength is that I tend to think before acting. I was taught early on that thinking before doing will, one help in success and two lead you on a better path in life. Acting impulsively can be very pleasing and come with an adrenaline rush, but in the end did you really make the right choice for yourself. My father is a perfect model for someone who acts without thinking, yes he has had much success in his life, but due to his impulsive behavior there has been many failures to follow those acts that have ended in success. In multiple situations in my life I have had

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