What I Want My Goals

Regardless of the fact I had no idea what I was doing, I was desperate to just get something done. I did push-ups and sit-ups before I went to sleep every single day, along with jogging on my treadmill in the basement every other day for a whole year. I saved up my allowance, and bought a pull-up bar and a pair of dumbbells. I used all the equipment at my disposal for the duration of that year. My motivation sprung from the fact that I could actually see my progression; I doubled the amount of push-ups and sit-ups I could do, I was able to run at higher speeds, and I could even do one pull-up. I decided to take it to the next step, and signed up for weight training my junior year. This was a class where you follow a strict weight training program in the school’s weight room. Most people signed up to knock off a required gym credit, and fooled around instead of following their plan. I was one of the few people who actually did what they were supposed to, which was lift. I followed my training plan to a T the whole year, and I can say it was the best decision I’ve made in a while. I’ve lost 4% of my body fat while gaining around 20 pounds of muscle ever since my junior year. I am in the best shape of my life as a result. Now in my senior year, I am happily taking the class

My long term goal is to become a profiler in the BAU. In ten years, I can see myself still in college, working to get a bachelors degree in either psychology or criminal justice, and maybe even in sociology and forensic science. While also gaining at least three years of experience as an agent before applying as a Special Agent and qualifying for at least one of the FBI Special Agent Programs in either law, language, accounting, computer science/information technology, or diversified. I would also have to be older than 23, but younger than 37. I would analyze criminal cases for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to get a psychological, behavioral and legal profile of the unsub (Unknown Subject).

Education has become an important factor in the ever-volatile world, from elementary school to junior high-to-high school. Individuals who are fortunate to obtain an education do so, but they never think much of it until the concluding days of their high school years come. Concerns about life beyond high school strikes many profoundly, while others possess a clear vision of their desired future, which may include college. Personal growth and success derives from the experiences.

My minor goals included remaining in professional wear at all times and memorizing the student’s names. The reason I wanted to do these two things was in order to 1) distinguish myself as not being a peer and 2) to make myself seem as professional as the teacher, himself. Overall, my goals were achieved, but the apparel goal was easier than the memorization of names.

Dr. Orison Swett Marden once said, “All who have accomplished great things have had a great aim, have fixed their gaze on a goal which was high, one which sometimes seemed impossible.” Goals are important for the reason that they keep you focused on what you want to accomplish in life and gives something to work towards. My first personal goal is to return to the soccer field following my ACL injury. My second personal goal is to one day have a family of my own. My professional goal in life is to graduate college and become an occupational therapist.

One of my person failures is, when I decided that I wanted to start working out again to get in shape to feel better about myself. I wasn’t fat, but I did have a bit of a pudge and seeing the pudge didn’t really make me feel happy about myself. Before I joined a gym, I did research on how to build my own workout program, and looked up on proper form, muscle groups, sets and reps. After I did my research and learned all the things I felt I should know, I built my workout program. The program was a lists of work outs that I would do Monday- Friday, it would show me the amount of weight I was lifting, and how many reps and sets I had to do for that workout.

My short term fitness goals at the start of the semester were to achieve a 34 inch vertical jump, get a 8’7” standing long jump, and improve my back squat max by 15lbs. In order to reach these goals I was going to show up to class every day ready to go, focus on good technique for lifts, and make sure I’m not skipping any lift, set, or rep. This meant every day I needed to show up to class on time with my goals in the back of my head. No matter how bad it hurt, or how tired I was, I had to keep telling myself to

Everyone wonders how his or her life is going to end up; however, I know how my life is going to unfold because I am aware of my goals, challenges, and strengths. I have many goals for my career and life that will help me find new paths and dreams to pursue, and I will be able to find my ideal job and lifestyle. Also, it will allow me to succeed in a topic or subject. Although I do have many personal challenges which could set me back, I am sure my individual strengths will help me overcome the setbacks and will help me get farther in life. The qualities and traits that will assist me are being helpful, preferring a manual or direct approach, and being energetic. These traits are what help me choose and identify my goals, challenges, and strengths.

My goals for the start of my internship were simple, but quickly evolved. My goals were to gain experience and build my resume, while bringing the lessons I have absorbed in college, and using my skills as an engineer to assist the department of public works. Now my goals have become more specific; I would like to learn more about sewer system, I would like to develop my computing and design skills using the tools available to the Hydraulic section and I would like to mature as an engineering professional. While at the hydraulics section, I have access to programs like Munsys, as well as ArcGIS. As an intern, I update and maintain sewer related features of these programs. I would like to assimilate everything I can to develop my skills as a designer in order to become a better engineer.

The year is 2024 and nothing could make this moment any better. After taking a year off to travel the world, before settling down with a well-paying job and beginning a family, my life is starting to become worth everything I worked so hard for. I would never change any of the decisions I made because all the effort I put in and all the obstacles I faced allow me to be who I am today.

In life we do things. Some we wish we had never done. Some we wish we could replay a million times in our heads. But they all make us who we are, and in the end, they shape every detail about us. If we were to reverse any of them we wouldn’t be the person we are today. So just live, live up to you goals and dreams. Make mistakes make memories, but never second guess who you are. -- If you have a goal or a dream don’t give up when it gets hard, fight till you have accomplished it. Every goal has its ups and downs and some are harder than others but that is ok because it is your goal. Your goal makes you, YOU!! -- If I want to accomplish my life time goals I need to work harder then I normally do to achieve them. These goals are to finish high school with a 4.0 GPA, find a college that best fits me and my career choice, and I want to become an elementary teacher/ a photographer.

In my fitness and nutrition plan I was highly specific on everything to what and where to make me stronger and healthier. My journey throughout this was like a roller coaster. First couple days in into my plan, I got extremely sick and couldn’t do anything for a hole day which threw me off. But it didn’t stop me.

I still remember my whole body being sore from the first exercise routine. It showed me how much I needed to exercise my body or I will be in big trouble when it comes to anything physical. I had to do pushups, sit ups, and so much more. When I went to the gym, I was given a personal workout to complete. I will make my own exercise plan to implement in my studying hours at college. This gym class helped me to push my hardest, even if I felt a lot of pain. I was able to overcome difficult workouts, like performing, squats, mountain climbers, and especially burpees. Time management is a weakness that I still need to work on. I will be able to manage my time with studies and physical activities in college. At the beginning of the year, my goals were to lose pounds, and improve on exercises that I did not like, such as running and pushups. I improved on my running by running up a hill multiple times. I had more oxygen pumping throughout my body that enable me to run a farther distance.I lost some pounds and my family is seeing the change. However, I still have to work on having a better diet. I tend to eat large portions that are not healthy for me, like two plates of white rice. I will continue to lead a healthier lifestyle and hopefully my siblings do the

Growing up in Miami I have gotten accustomed to the cold and impersonal interactions attributed to living in a big city. Although I enjoy all of the opportunities that are presented by metropolitan areas, it disheartens me to know that most people in urban settings do not know their neighbors. Via avian perspective, you can see the large-scale segregation of classes and ethnic groups. Little Havana, Little Haiti, and Little Puerto Rico are just some examples of the neighborhoods I have called home. As a multiracial child, I found it difficult to fit in when the typical icebreaker question was “Where are you from?” “Me?” I would ask. Knowing there was a narrow range of accepted responses I replied, “I am from here - from Earth... but more importantly, where am I going?” It seems a natural human characteristic to assign greater importance to our past experiences than to our aspirations for the future. In order to achieve what I want with my life I know that I must not dwell on the past but focus on the future.

Sweating palms, twitching legs, and a fast pumping heart were taking over my 63- inch and 125 -pound physical frame. As I stared down the 90-foot runway to the less than 8-inch obstacle that I had to conquer, the intense clap of the crowd echoed in anticipation of what I would do. They were aware of the back injury that had sidelined me for a season. There were doubters, including myself, initially after the injury. I took a deep breath to manage the adrenaline. I began to sprint down the runway faster than ever before. I hit the board cleanly and the crowd began to cheer with excitement. I had long jumped over 18 feet, broke a school record, and in doing so, qualified for the state championships. I knew that I was prepared for this moment of my life. Overcoming that 8-inch obstacle represented my hard work and dedication. The years I spent pushing myself taught me perseverance and discipline. These qualities will be vital in helping me to conquer a different obstacle–achieve my goal of becoming a doctor.