Family, Tradition, And Culture Shaped My Life

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Introduction
Growing up in the south, I always knew that I was being looked at as different, I always wanted to be regular, but then I realized that being yourself is the most important lifestyle you can live.
This is how Family, Tradition, and Culture shaped my life to be the person I am today.
Family
I grew up as the middle child and was never given responsibility, I had to earn it by doing the right thing and not getting into trouble. This motivation pushed me to become a better person and connect with more people as well.
This made me different because most people just do what they want but I grew up knowing that I need to be responsible and extraordinary to succeed later on.
Tradition
Since my dad played football all the way through college,

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