Crucial Lessons Learned

There are lots of things in life that happen to different people, for different reasons. And some people, you would never think they endured some of the things that they had to endure. Some people’s lives are better than others, the experiences, the drives that they push through each day, every day. But this story, is eye opening, and a learning experience in multiple ways.

In life we may go through hardships that take us down a path that benefits us in the future and make us stronger individuals. These hardships can influence a person’s life by making us face obstacles we don’t want to face and

When people go through something difficult it can change them. Making them who they are, it can change them for the bad or good. Therefore, hardships can greatly influence a person’s life by making them appreciate all the things that make life enjoyable.

My community still faced hard times and this time it was more personal, with a death of a teammate. Still a heartbreaking experience and not easy at all, but my past experiences facing hardships helped me and my team. Now a senior in High School it is my opportunity to be the role model for all the students and families in my community. As I prepare for my last year in my hometown, I will use the experiences to lead me to the next journey and have a community that will take care of me, even when I am miles and miles

My aunt whom just so happened to be one of my role models passed away. I was devastated. Not only was I confused, but I was lost as well. A woman I looked up to was gone forever. I missed a few days of school and starting falling behind on work. It took me awhile to process my aunt's’ death. I finally realized that I have to move on. I knew that she would not approve of me being sad. I started remembering all of the positive memories my aunt left behind. I gained a tremendous amount of knowledge from her. Until this day, I carry what she taught me everywhere I go. I strive harder to make her

Everyone has to experience adversity one time or another during their life, but it is how you respond to the adversity who makes you who you are. Two prime examples of people who overcame adversity is Victor Cruz and Iliana Roman. In Bill Pennington’s essay, “Defying the Odds: Victor Cruz” and Iliana Roman”s essay, “First Job” they tell us about the different adversities that they endured during their life and how it shaped into the person that they are today. Although Pennington and Roman’s essay are about the lives of two different people they convey a similar message of overcoming adversity through experience, pathos, and connotative diction.

My parent’s struggles taught me to never accept defeat because there are endless possibilities for those who don’t give up. Their perseverance for a better life sparked a sense of determination in me that ignited a fuel for prosperity, and an optimism for bigger and better opportunities not only for me, but for my

Last year, I was struck by an epiphany about how to react to the troubles of life because of a simple cheer competition in Dallas. At the time however, it was not just a "simple competition." Placing first in the Dallas Spirit Festival was imperative to not only me, but also my team. It was so important to us we practiced for hours on end, day in and day out to ensure our routine was perfect. Going into the competition, we were all very nervous but by the end of this experience I was able to discover something I never realized before; something that would change my outlook on life forever.

Sometimes in life certain challenges tested us as people. Last September, Hurricane Maria affected my friends and family members in Puerto Rico. All the situations they deal with, helped me appreciate my own family here in California, appreciate what I have, and helped me understand how important family attachments and values can make an individual a better human being.

Many people go through hard times in life and in the end we all learn a lesson of some sort, whether that lesson be about

Many people face challenges and obstacles at a very young age and that can change who they are as they grow up. My grandma faced a very harsh and unfortunate childhood. Her father died when she was 17 and that changed her life and her future. It meant she was given many responsibilities since she was the eldest out of her siblings. She had to do many house chores such as cooking, washing the clothes and dishes and waking up early in the morning to get water from a nearby well every day! This placed a very large obstacle in her life at a very young age. She had to leave school at a very young age because of all the responsibilities she was given and had to overcome these obstacles and face them with great integrity. But due to these obstacles that she has overcome, it has changed who she is now. She struggled in life right from when she was just a little kid. But if she hadn’t overcome these obstacles she wouldn’t have been a very independent woman like she is today. If her father hadn’t died when she was young, she probably would have had a completely different

I have put my thoughts into words expressing my feelings for you. Forgive me if I stumble. Recently I learned a lesson I think every child should learn at an early age. The way to love someone is to realize you could lose them.

Through my experiences, I have learned three central lessons: always listen, always learn, and always work hard. I have yet to be in a position where I was the expert; as a result, the ability to listen to the advice of others is paramount. Whether it is listening to a coach as an athlete, to a professor as a student, or to a patient as a physician, the ability to be present, listen intently, and understand is the first step towards a successful interaction. Furthermore, attentive listening leads to learning. No one can be perfect, but everyone can learn from their mistakes. During college, I tried to start a company in a field where I did not have much experience; consequently, I made plenty of mistakes. However, I have been able to

Certain incidents in a man’s life can change his ways forever. One of these types of instances may be a wedding, a birthday, a first-pitch, or even running in to the right person in the hallway on a given day. For me, one experience that really changed my outlook of life was my mission trip to Costa Rica back when I was in the ninth grade. In fact, this journey taught me quite a bit about what it takes to be a man of God, what a true servant looks like, that patience and humility are a perfect match, and the real joy of giving one’s time and abilities for someone else. It might seem extreme, but sometimes one can grasp multitudes from a situation that takes you to the end of yourself.

It was a cool day on October 24, 2014. My parents, my son, and I were on Interstate 65 South in Gary, Indiana coming back from visiting my brother and his family. Traffic was moving and we were almost to my parent’s house, when out of nowhere a car jumped from the far left lane all the way to the right lane. The car hit the back of a SUV, it then spun out of control and hit the guard rail on the driver’s side. I yelled to my dad OH MY GOSH! STOP! STOP! I called 911, my dad pulled over, we got out to check on those involved. My dad went to one vehicle and I went to the other. I checked on the person who initially caused the accident. There was a young man driving who looked to be in his early twenties and a little boy who was about one-year-old in a car seat in the back seat.