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When I Want To Be Successful Research Paper

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“When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful.” that is a quote by Eric Thomas that I live by because I am highly motivated to be successful in everything I do. From school, to sports, and work, which I do my best in everyday. I push myself to be the best I can be so I can achieve my goals. My goals are to graduate high school, attend a 4-year university and attain a bachelor’s degree, then, use my education to become successful with that degree. I will reach those goals by working hard these last few months of high school and carry the traits I’ve developed these past four years, into college. I’ve gained many traits from school and sports that correlate well with college and success; such as a strong …show more content…

The biggest obstacle in my life was to overcome my father leaving me and my family when I was 13. This completely changed my whole life and I lost my purpose without having a dad at a very important time. Although it was a horrible experience, it made me turn my life around, and I became motivated to be the best person, and someday, the best father I could be--and to never be like mine. It also made me want to work hard in everything I do and be successful. I want to grow up to be ten times a better man than he was and to be successful and have a nice happy family--the family I wish I had. Nothing’s wrong with my family, but after that, many problems and tough times came upon us that I hope my family never has to experience. We became even more poor and had to fight through a ton of adversity. I was blessed to get my strong will and work ethic from my mother. I can tell by how hard she tries for us to be happy and how she never gives up. I have had to work several jobs in order to pay for the things I need as well as help out with my family. I know I have to do my part to make a difference for my family without my dad having a role in our

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