Find X
The world is ripe with enigmas—bold unanswered questions. Extraterrestrial life, time travel, the meaning of life, and cultural relativism are just some of these sweeping topics. There are also countless smaller mysteries, less earth shattering questions that manifest in short-lived daydreams and musings. The smaller enigmas I ponder span from how the first camera prototype was conceptualized to what the X-Factor truly is. It is a popular show, most people know that it’s a televised music competition. However, the title itself is an enigma to me. It is an unidentified entity. What is the x factor, that quality that sieves out the winners from the many talented vocalists? I’ve heard the judges say “you’ve got it!” to contestants after performances meaning they imbibe the golden x-factor quality, but have not once explained to the viewers at home what that unidentified factor is.
X is not merely giftedness because often times, the …show more content…
The show is interesting because the winner of each season is different from the last, the ideal balance of factors changes with the demands of that year. Therefore, it’s impossible to assign a definite meaning to x as it is a result of evolving factors. The X-Factor may not have helped the world on a large scale, but it did bring me to wonder about the holistic effect of multiple personal factors, such as work ethic, communication skills, creativity, resilience, and passion. These factors are constantly evolving, changing the definition of my collective x-factor. It led me to think about the interconnectedness and relevance of all aspects of character, even in situations where only one set of skills seems required. At this stage in my life, my totality as a person greatly affects my success as I’m viewed holistically in my academic and personal life. By nurturing underdeveloped traits, I am not merely finding the x factor, but molding and defining it as a strong element that maximizes
The world is ripe with enigmas—bold unanswered questions. Extraterrestrial life, time travel, the meaning of life, and cultural relativism are just some of these sweeping topics. There are also countless smaller mysteries, less earth shattering questions that manifest in short-lived daydreams and musings. The smaller enigmas I ponder span from how the first camera prototype was conceptualized to what the X-Factor truly is. It is a popular show, most people know that it’s a televised music competition. However, the title itself is an enigma to me. It is an unidentified entity. What is the x factor, that quality that sieves out the winners from the many talented vocalists? I’ve heard the judges say “you’ve got it!” to contestants after performances meaning they imbibe the golden x-factor quality, but have not once explained to the viewers at home what that unidentified factor is.
X is not merely giftedness because often times, the …show more content…
The show is interesting because the winner of each season is different from the last, the ideal balance of factors changes with the demands of that year. Therefore, it’s impossible to assign a definite meaning to x as it is a result of evolving factors. The X-Factor may not have helped the world on a large scale, but it did bring me to wonder about the holistic effect of multiple personal factors, such as work ethic, communication skills, creativity, resilience, and passion. These factors are constantly evolving, changing the definition of my collective x-factor. It led me to think about the interconnectedness and relevance of all aspects of character, even in situations where only one set of skills seems required. At this stage in my life, my totality as a person greatly affects my success as I’m viewed holistically in my academic and personal life. By nurturing underdeveloped traits, I am not merely finding the x factor, but molding and defining it as a strong element that maximizes