by TheRussian » Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:23 pm
I think that any outstanding thing that you did can count as a good DHV. This particular one, as related to the military.. I would not state directly.. So basically don't say "I was in the military in the middle east".. Say something along the lines of "back when I was in Iraq I found this crazy building where all the hottest Iraqi women gathered.. When they saw me they literally pulled me in the building and...." You could also say something along the lines of "I noticed that many people now days don't know who they are, they do not truly respect the world and the hardships that people have to go through in order to achieve even the most basic commodities of life. Me personally, I spent a long time in the military and noticed how traveling all over the world and risking my life changed my view of where I belong. I now understand better how being in the U.S. brings such a great advantage to my life." Basically describe to her that you are a patriot who loves your country, I don't care what you believe, being a patriot is always a positive trait... Discovering yourself is also always a positive thing. Women like to hear that you are a dynamic figure...
I usually talk about how I immigrated from Russia to Israel to USA.. How I lived in complete poverty, and how my family slowly was able to rise to an acceptable level.. This is the complete truth, and it is a powerful story. It has effected the way I am and the way I view the world to a huge extent. I believe that telling this story motivates people and lets them see you as a leader since you overcame so many odds..