Without a doubt, joining the high school cheerleading team has greatly affected the way I approach life. Making the team, I have learned what it means to have patience and execute a hard-working ethic. With barely any skills to contribute, I ended up becoming a great contribution to the team and falling in love with the sport. Many new skills needed practice, and through patience I discovered that hard work makes any dream attainable. Many moments came up where I considered giving up trying because no progress seemed visible; I learned that even if the skill does not seem accessible at that given moment, anything an individual does to get closer to that particular dream makes them better. Through continuing hard work and patience, anyone can
