Jackie Robinson Barriers

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Life is no simple task. Everyone can admit a time in their life when it wasn’t the easiest because they were faced with one or many barriers. Barriers keep people from achieving their dreams. They stand in the way, like an invisible wall and on the other side are the things you need to achieve. You must work hard to break through that barrier. For example, people with diseases, they must break through their barriers of pain and being different opposed to others.

I have depression. Some days I struggle to get out of bed more than others. And it’s not always days-sometimes I can struggle every morning for weeks or even months, just to put that first foot on the floor. It’s like the weight of the world rests on my chest, refusing to get off
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Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier that separated black and whites rights. It took countless hours and long days to perfect the skills he had. Jackie Robinson worked to achieve his best and greatest which is why I look up to him. We share some similar traits that I hope to follow through …show more content…
Commitment is one value I share with him. Commitment is when you promise yourself something and follow through on that promise. I have made a promise to myself that I will try to beat this mental illness I have. I am very determined to follow through in this promise, which takes me to the next value I share with Jackie Robinson.

Determination. Determination means that you stay focused on a plan even though it may be very difficult. As I progress in my path of depression I have come to a conclusion. It’s not easy to follow through on plans and promises that you make but staying focused on friends and family really helps along the way.

I must follow through on the promises I make for myself and friends and family or else I will stay stuck in the same spot forever and never progress in life. I will stay stuck in this never ending black hole. Depression make me want to constantly be alone which is why I surround myself with friends and family, as everyone should. Looking into the future I see myself as a successful, and progressive person. The only way is can achieve this is as long as I have faith and strength and hold on to my hopes and

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