Essay About Overcoming Adversity

We all have that one person that motivates us to be successful. Me personally, throughout all of high school, one of my teammates, Kayla, constantly spoke about me behind my back. Continuously, Kayla rambled “she’s not good” and “she sucks at basketball”, as much as she could. Consequently, I lost confidence and became intimidated and anxious, along with fearing the years I had left with her. However, I overcame this adversity by remembering the greater adversity that a high school basketball team in New Orleans, Louisiana faced and overcame. Overtime, Kayla always had something to say whether it was about my looks or skills. For example, on January 16, 2015 Kayla sat out the game due to an injury, but she still sat on the bench cheering …show more content…
In fact, I wrote a speech about overcoming adversity based off true events from Hurricane Katrina. Though, I aimed for realism within my speech. Nonetheless, I incorporated a true story, regarding a high school basketball team in New Orleans, Louisiana. I contacted coach, Al Collins, played by Forest Whitaker, in the movie, Hurricane Season, based on a true story in regards to Hurricane Katrina. I emailed the coach, and proceeded with numerous questions, which he willingly answered. Nevertheless, the story of this high school team and the tragedies these players faced, opened my eyes to the reality of our world today. In other words, nothing comes easy, but, I am perfectly accepting of that reality. As stated before, I live for a …show more content…
As much as I strongly dislike Kayla, if it were not for her hatred, I would not be where I am today. It was through her words, where I was able to find my light and reach points I never thought I could reach. I strive off of hate and difficulties just as (School name) four strength within Hurricane Katrina. To this day I still face adversity, but I always have the memory of what I overcame my junior