Finding Grit
Grit measures the strength of character in an individual. People excel when it comes to them naturally, and others excel even though they must work for it. In my opinion, meeting the standards does not cut it. I strive to be my best, to stand out, and contribute my all. I feel the responsibility to improve myself, my school, and my community. I progress in these areas significantly through my leadership skills, the services I pursue, and my positive character.
John Quincy Adams once stated, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader”. I have been told by a number of teachers, coaches, and family that my actions and decisions have a large impact on others, as they tend to follow my example. I have never taken this responsibility lightly. An effective leader can rally others with their grit, good attitude, and determination to improve. In the classroom setting, I encourage my classmates to reach their …show more content…
He would tell us several times throughout the year that, “I know several students that had straight A’s all through high school. They did not have to work for it, their aptitude just happened to be in that level of education. However, kids who did not always have the best grades usually worked harder. After high school, those kids with grit, the ones that had to work for their success, excelled in life”. This quote has always stuck with me. I want both; to achieve straight A’s through high school, and to have the grit to carry through to the college level. To accomplish this goal, I constantly work on improving my leadership roles, taking on responsibilities in my school and community, and maintaining a well rounded personality. It will not be simple, as I have already discovered, but I will be prepared for life and my future as I embark on some of my greatest
Grit measures the strength of character in an individual. People excel when it comes to them naturally, and others excel even though they must work for it. In my opinion, meeting the standards does not cut it. I strive to be my best, to stand out, and contribute my all. I feel the responsibility to improve myself, my school, and my community. I progress in these areas significantly through my leadership skills, the services I pursue, and my positive character.
John Quincy Adams once stated, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more, and become more, you are a leader”. I have been told by a number of teachers, coaches, and family that my actions and decisions have a large impact on others, as they tend to follow my example. I have never taken this responsibility lightly. An effective leader can rally others with their grit, good attitude, and determination to improve. In the classroom setting, I encourage my classmates to reach their …show more content…
He would tell us several times throughout the year that, “I know several students that had straight A’s all through high school. They did not have to work for it, their aptitude just happened to be in that level of education. However, kids who did not always have the best grades usually worked harder. After high school, those kids with grit, the ones that had to work for their success, excelled in life”. This quote has always stuck with me. I want both; to achieve straight A’s through high school, and to have the grit to carry through to the college level. To accomplish this goal, I constantly work on improving my leadership roles, taking on responsibilities in my school and community, and maintaining a well rounded personality. It will not be simple, as I have already discovered, but I will be prepared for life and my future as I embark on some of my greatest