What do we want in a career? For some, the answer is money. For others, it's happiness. And me? Of course I want these things, but there is something more important. I want to make a difference. Every day I hope to leave the world a little better than it was when I woke up. One of my biggest fears is that I will spend my life getting caught up in materialism and losing sight of what is important. When we die, these things die with us, they lose all value. Your contribution to the world endures, whether you are there to witness it or not. This is why I want to feed the world. I want to become a food scientist, make food more nutritious, discover better ways to distribute it, make it more accessible. When you think of a scientist, you probably think of someone less than social wearing a sterilized white coat. These people are said to work better alone, are more reserved and more private. Essentially, if they passed the "true color test" they would be predominantly green. However, there is more to food science than being mostly green in true color testing. To be effective in the field, you need dynamism. You need motivation to feed the world. You need compassion, analysis, leadership, optimism and impact. This incorporates the characteristics of all the colors in the book Flying Your True Colors for True Success. Although my dominant color was orange, I believe I have characteristics from each category. The following is an excerpt from the Naviance Personality Test, “Do What You Are.” People like you are outgoing, responsible and quite strong-willed. You enjoy being around other people and are talkative, friendly and confident. You prefer to be in charge of any situation and are generally good at organizing events and groups where...... middle of paper ......me more effective and influential in the field. Despite all the work it will take to get there, I might even enjoy the ride. Who could resist this? Works Cited “Food Scientist: Educational Requirements for a Career in Food Science.” Education portal. Np, and Web. March 19, 2014. “How to Become an Agricultural or Food Scientist – Agricultural and Food Science.” » Professional Perspectives Handbook. Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 8, 2014. Web.Kidd, Deanna. “Shocking Fast Food Statistics You Should Know.” Heart of Northern Ohio. Ohio Medical Group, April 23, 2012. Web. March 19, 2014. Lowry, Don and Erica Echols. Fly your true colors for real success. Riverside: True Colors, Inc. Publishing, 2000. Print. “What Agricultural and Food Scientists Do – Agricultural and Food Science”. Career Outlook Handbook. Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 8, 2014. Web. March 16. 2014.