We were lucky to catch up with Jasmine Boone recently and have shared our conversation below.
Jasmine, thank you so much for joining us and offering your lessons and wisdom for our readers. One of the things we most admire about you is your generosity and so we’d love if you could talk to us about where you think your generosity comes from.
It may sound cliche but the saying “Treat people the way you would want to be treated” is something that will always resonate with me. It’s a saying we all heard in elementary school but like most cliches, there is so much truth in those simple instructions. To me, it’s a reminder to always be good to others because if I was ever in a position in need, I know I would want someone to be as good to me as I’d be to them. I grew up watching my mom be selfless with everything and everyone and her giving nature has definitely rubbed off on me. I get so much fulfillment and joy seeing others happy and I believe that is where my generosity stems from, chasing the feeling of deep fulfillment of peace and joy.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I recently finished my Bachelor’s degree at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. I majored in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice, though, I’m equally interested in both. The intersectionality of crime and psychology is a concept that always fascinated me and I just needed to know more. I have known what I wanted to do with my life since a young girl. I truly have a passion for Psychology and I can’t see myself doing anything else. My next chapter in life is going to feature me pursuing a PhD in Psychology.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Resilience has been a consistent theme in my story. Life is filled with unexpected twist and turns and being able to go through those moments with your head held high is integral to your success. I like to think of it as my origin story building to produce a testimony that has people hanging on the edge of their seats. Another skill that’s important is to stay personable. Be interested in the lives and experiences of others. This increases your ability to be empathetic and compassionate and the world could certainly use more of that. Lastly, while it’s important to put your all into your dreams, remember that you are still human, give yourself grace and thank yourself for how far you come and what you’ve accomplished along the way.
Is there a particular challenge you are currently facing?
I am currently struggling from imposter syndrome when it comes to achieving my PhD. This little voice in my head is telling me that I’m not smart enough or skilled enough to get to where I wanna be. I am terrified of failing and so it frightens me to even start something as big as a PhD. To overcome this overwhelming feeling, I remind myself that I once thought I’d never go to college and I did. I didn’t think I was smart enough to graduate with honors but I am because I did. When achieving a goal that’s important to you, there is a period you go through where doubt tries to creep in to deter you from what you’re destined for. Don’t listen to it! Remind yourself that you can do anything you set your mind to.
Contact Info:
- Linkedin: Www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-boone016
