What Being Tall Mean To Me

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“What Being Tall Means to Me”

In reflecting on what being tall means to me I have come to realize that being tall truly does touch almost every aspect of my life. From the clothes I wear to the activities I choose to pursue my height often plays a critical role I tend to overlook. Being tall whether I asked for it or not has played a key role in shaping me into who I am. There are many responsibilities that come with being tall. After all people do look up to you, so it is important that all tall people realize the opportunities being tall gives them and seize them to their fullest potential.
Being tall means that you can reach things that others cannot. This sounds pretty simple at first but there is a lot more to it than first meets the

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