"I am an avid learner, and I appreciate that Amazon places great emphasis on continued learning and improvement. The best personal improvement I have made this year was training myself to wake up earlier in the morning. A few months ago, I listened to a podcast that explained how the most successful people rise with the sun. I hadn't given much thought to this habit before, but it made sense to me that a successful person would want to capture as much of the day as possible. Instead of my typical 7 AM wake-up time, I began setting my morning alarm 10 minutes earlier every third day with the goal of waking up comfortably at 5:30 AM. It took about one month to reach my goal and then another month before it was a strong enough habit that I began to wake up at 5:30 AM naturally, without my alarm. Now, I dedicate this extra 90 minutes to professional development. During this time, I will read a business book or listen to a helpful podcast focused on leadership, customer engagement, or negotiation. I am currently reading Brene Brown's book, 'Dare to Lead,' which has been an incredible resource. I am learning about being brave in my work, approaching tough conversations with wisdom, and being a change-maker in all aspects of my life. If hired as a Brand Specialist, I will eagerly embody Amazon's Leadership Principle of 'Learn and Be Curious.' Not only will I seek continued growth and learning, but I will also put what I learn into practice for the benefit of my career and Amazon as a whole."