Analysis Of Jordan From The Story 'Finding Your Everest'

The chances I take due to the promise I made myself has lead me to push myself past my limits. In middle school, I was nominated to study in Europe for a few weeks during the summer. Although I knew no one else attending this trip, I took a leap of faith and went anyway. I refused to let my fears rob me of a life-changing experience that I would never be guaranteed to get again. This trip was only the beginning

The consequences associated with bolder actions are not worth the risks. The risks are not worth it because you got get yourself seriously injured or even killed. In the story “Flight of Icarus,” it said The wax started to melt as he flew higher, the slowly he fell” (Benson 33). In this, Icarus is entrusted with a bold action to fly through to a long distance, as you saw this action led him to fall from a height because his wings melted. In Fact, he later dies because of the bold action, which is my first reason why taking bold actions is indeed

In April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson took a step onto Ebbets field in a Dodgers number 42 jersey, breaking the color line. A crowd of 26,623 and over 14,000 Negros came to watch him that day. Even though he knew that playing in the Major Leagues wouldn’t be easy, he didn’t let his skin color stop him from doing what he wanted. His courage and perseverance inspired not only black people, but people of all races to not be afraid; to

Many athletes are just that, athletes. The crowd cheers as they hit a home run or they make the shot. They’re known for their performance on the field and only the field. Instead of realizing the importance of their voice or their actions, they decide to suppress their own voices, choosing to bask in the glory they receive due to their performance during a game. It’s easy to fall into the mindset that all athletes fall under this category of ignorance or better yet indifference. Although a majority of them represent this group, there a handful that dedicates their time and voice to bring about change in society. Jackie Robinson was the first African American baseball player on a team’s roster. Not only did he change the sport of baseball forever, but impacted millions of African Americans and his impact continues to affect lives today.

Being the only African-American in major league baseball is like being the only person in New York. You would be alone with no one who knows how you feel. Jackie Robinson, an African-American man who became a very famous baseball player, knew he wanted to play baseball, but everyone on the major league team either ignored him or treated him horribly. After analyzing several online sources, it is clear that Jackie Robinson was a man who was brave enough to ignore the opponent’s players and/or fans, that were screaming at him, telling him he doesn’t belong on the field, and play the best he possibly could.

In the end, we only regret the chances we decided not to take. I believe that it is better to take some risks and perhaps make some mistakes rather than to remain cautious and risk nothing. First, I would be able to go on daring adventures. These adventures could lead to an amazing outcome or a terrible mistake. I would be living life to its purpose. Why not throw caution to the wind? Last, I would get the chance to try new things. Trying new things and having different experiences is essential to having a meaningful life. As can be seen, it is a much better idea to take risks in life than to keep being careful.

A valued author by the name of Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, "Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow." Emerson is absolutely correct don't go off and do something and master it then stop cause you've already "finished" just keep going. If you have an idea don't stop thinking about it keep it going. The idea that you had could probably change lives around the world or nation. Later on the effects will be shown in the long run will not grow that goes the same way with mistakes. Although we make mistakes in our lifetime learn from them take the risk it will not hurt you, furthermore your ideas with products, and success can happen when going further. The reason some don't take risk is that

Opportunity Rocks is an article that gives many examples of people who took positive risks. There was an opportunity in front of them and they took it. I’m not a person who likes to try new activities. I like routines and schedules that stay the same. I’m like this because I don’t know the outcomes of the risks I could take. If I knew for sure that I would win the lottery then I would go buy a ticket, but since I don’t know for sure I’m not going to waste my money. Since I don’t know the outcome of some risks, it is kind of frustrating. When my family and I go on vacation I get nervous to try new foods because I feel that I will get sick or not like it and then I will feel bad. Sometimes I worry that I will get food poisoning because it’s a

My philosophy had become, to take risks and go far until you’ve gone far enough. If you continue to ponder about the right decisions, you will squander the opportunities away. However, if you utilize the multifarious ideas you have you can create opportunities for yourself. This is the lesson I learned the hard way, by being recalcitrant before I stultified my ability to write which stagnated my mindset. In conclusion, this is how “Only those who risk going too far can know how far one could go”(Brainy Quotes), can reach their true

“Vulnerability is our most accurate measure of courage” by Brene Brown, is a quote I have chose to let people have a chance to take risks and not be scared of what could happen. In my opinion it is better to take a risk and see what happens than watch your chances go by.

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” I strongly agree with this quote by Muhammad Ali. In 7th grade, my very first play, I had to be courageous and brave to go through with it all. I had to go through auditions, memorizing lines/practices, and performing. I was a nervous wreck, but I ended up being courageous and it all went

For example, taking a risk would be taking hard classes in school. If you take hard classes in school. If you take hard classes in school you could get good grades. You could also get into a good college. Confucius

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all” by Helen Keller. She is saying to take some risk, but your outcome could lead to a greater future. You could always play it safe and only take risks when it’s the right time as well. I will be telling you that I am both a risk taker and also playing it safe because I am not afraid to travel, I enjoy downhill skiing, and like to stay home instead of go out to party.

There are many people who are afraid of taking a risk. Taking a risk can be anything like, taking the shot to win it all, or talk to someone you like, or even trying something new for the first time. Those are all examples of taking a risk and there are many more. A quote from Jack London, “ The proper function of man is to live, not exist. I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.”

People see failure as the worst thing that could happen, but failure is what helps us reach prosperity. You only get one life, and everyone wants to live it to the fullest, but you won't be able to if you never leave a bubble of security. If you don't take risks, you will never have known what would have happened, or never have learned from the experience. You need to get out there and take risks so when you are old and can no longer do the things you used to, you will look back on fond, exciting memories, never regretting not doing something. Your head always tells you to be cautious, to be safe. Your head always tells you no. "You could fall." It says. But what if you