I was born Dennis Laverne Horn Jr. on November 19th, 1978 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. I was supposed to be a New Year’s baby, but decided to arrive two months early, and came in at a whopping three pounds! My mother and Father had just returned from a week long run in the semi when mom started having a stomach ache. My father likes to remind me that they had stork instead of turkey that Thanksgiving, and thus began my journey in life and who I am today. Throughout my childhood I have always had a drive to succeed in whatever it was that I attempted. My high school years were filled with many nights working at McDonalds after football practice, coming home late and hitting he weight room. There was a drive in me to be the best, the best worker I could be, the best football player, best student, I cannot pinpoint where that drive started, but it remains to this day. I have a natural drive to do well, not everyone wakes up pep talk ready in the morning, but I do, I look forward to each day and the challenges it presents. I feel as though through my faith in the Lord and hard work, anything …show more content…
I have been to forty-nine states and thirteen countries, if I could, I would live either in the air or on a cruise ship. Nature has always fascinated me and I feel blessed to have grown up and continue to live in Wisconsin, the sheer beauty and slower pace of life is truly good for the soul. I love the Packers, being able to sit in the same stadium seat my grandfather sat in forty years ago is a feeling that cannot be explained. I love all seasons, but nothing beats a Wisconsin fall night next to the bonfire. I do not like mean spirited people and try to understand what makes them so bitter, helping when and where I can. Preparing for this assignment, I truly had a hard time coming up with things that I dislike, there just isn’t
Encouragement plays a significant role in my success. Without encouragement, the achievement won't come true. Juliet Ferking, the author of "A Drive to Achieve the Extraordinary" from This I Believe: Life Lessons, tells her story about
Motivation is something that we as human beings all possess. There is obvious levels of motivation, these levels make a substantial difference between a regular Joe and a multi-billion dollar executive. What drives a person to reach his/her full potential is motivation, whether good or bad. Sometimes tragedy as awkward as it may sound will provide
As a result of my catholic faith, I have always been entitled to creating the best version of myself. I expect myself to always complete everything I endeavor to the best of my ability. I admire my determination, work ethic, and passion immensely, and I yearn to provide others with that same incentive.
I was blessed to grow up in a clean and healthy community, with a supportive family, and tons of friends by my side. These people have encouraged me to keep going, and not give up faith. Although I have hit bumps in the road, I have constantly had to keep in mind that in the end, everything is going to end up just fine. Furthermore, using my past experiences, I have used the encouragement I received from others to stay determined, and keep persevering. An example of this is my love and devotion towards soccer.
I plan to start truck driving after high school. Why I would choose this career is because I can see all of the United States and meet new people and I’ve always liked tractor and trailers. I just love how I can be by myself all day long with no one bother me while I drive down the road. I can be my own boss in the cab of the truck and I can sleep whenever I want to. The only bad thing driving truck is that you have a higher rollover and accident.
This will be my first point to what drives people to succeed. Determination. This can drive people to succeed because if you are determined enough to succeed you're going to do it. Just like Mr. Frankenstein, it took him years to create this monster because he was determined. He was so determined and focus on the end goal that he forgets to write a letter back to his
We know you’ve heard people talk about the trucking industry; most have no idea what they’re talking about, not to mention seeing the entertainment industry bash on truck drivers for one reason or another. People who don’t personally know truckers don’t know what the life is like, so we’re here to set the facts straight to some of the most common myths about truck drivers and the industry. Myth #1 Truck drivers are drug users or serial killers - Truck drivers often get stuck with a bad reputation thanks to the movie industry where many truckers portray drug abusers, outlaws and violent criminals. First, to debunk the drug abuse, due to the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, drug and alcohol screening must be done in numerous
My bubba is a good truck repairman. He works on all kinds of trucks and cars. He makes good money. He has his own place to fix stuff. He fixed granny’s car too. I like to help him. He lets me have a coke when I help him. I want to be like him. I want to fix cars. I want to fix trucks. I want to make
Everyone has something that drives them to succeed every day. Some people feel a need to compete with others around them while others feel they need to make their families proud. For me there are two major factors that encourages me to try my best. One is to show my parents that everything they have done for me has not been a waste and the other is my curiosity.
Determination is a driving force. For me, the determination to succeed has been my greatest ambition. I have strove to push my limits; to surpass even own my expectations. My determination to succeed has been the leading factor in everything I do for the larger portion of my life. I was determined to pass high school with fantastic grades. I was determined to ace every test and every paper. I was determined to get accepted into Arkansas State University. I am determined to become a doctor and help others. I am determined to be something bigger; to have something much greater.
One thing that my father told me, actually a couple times, was “if you put in the work, no one can question that”. This meant a lot to me as I really thought about this and analysed it in my head. What he meant, or how I perceived it was, that you may or may not get to where you want to be in life, but nobody can question the work that you put in to get to where you want to be, or where you are right now, and this as with many other things was very, well, inspiring. That is, if you want to put it that way, and this is one of my very reasons for motivation and it helps me build confidence. Knowing this, I have high hopes that these lessons that I have learned throughout my time on this earth so far can benefit my well-being, as well as any of the peers around me, so that I can lead through my
Gravel crunched beneath the tires of my father’s ’95 Chevy Silverado, the same way it had every time we drove up the steep, tortuous path to my grandmother’s home on Christmas Eve. There she was waving excitedly, dressed in her floral nightgown and fuzzy slippers as the snow floated downward around her. She corralled us inside away from the cold. Like I was as light as the snowflakes just beyond the door, she lifted me up into her arms. I laid my head against her chest as she guided my father and me into the living room adorned with wreaths and candles. I closed my eyes and inhaled the aroma of peppermint and freshly baked cookies as my grandmother held me tight. Lights from the glistening tree illuminated the room in red and green.
Motivation to succeed: If you don't have a burning desire to succeed, you probably won't.
Ever since I began my teaching career, I have been fascinated with the topic of motivation and the role it plays in student learning. Daniel Pink’s book, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, has been on my personal reading list for a couple of years now, and I was elated to find that it was one of the recommended books to read for this assignment. I have often wondered why some of my students, and even one of my own children, are more internally driven than others to complete a given task. Now that I am in the process of becoming a school administrator, my curiosity about what motivates adults has been heightened, as well. In the hopes of finding some insight, and perhaps the answers to some of my burning questions, I
Using the table on page 237, name 3 personality characteristics you possess and explain why?