“Always do your very best!” This is the theme that inspired Colin Powell throughout his life. He learned to live this mantra from his parents, the army, and his strong courage.
Colin Powell never truly excelled in academics or in physical activities, but his parents kept pushing him to do his best. Colin said himself, ‘Their attitude was “Do your best-we’ll accept your best, but nothing less.”’ Colin’s parents wanted him to attend college to strive to be a better student, and for him to work hard to be successful. He joined the military so he could work hard and give it his all.
Powell signed up for the U.S. Army and had to accomplish many tasks, trying his best on each one. Colin Powell worked hard for positions in the army, he became
Colin Powell never truly excelled in academics or in physical activities, but his parents kept pushing him to do his best. Colin said himself, ‘Their attitude was “Do your best-we’ll accept your best, but nothing less.”’ Colin’s parents wanted him to attend college to strive to be a better student, and for him to work hard to be successful. He joined the military so he could work hard and give it his all.
Powell signed up for the U.S. Army and had to accomplish many tasks, trying his best on each one. Colin Powell worked hard for positions in the army, he became