Overcoming Obstacles In Mentor: The Kid And The CEO

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Overcoming obstacles is an essential element in one’s well being. Just as in the book, Pace Self- dependence plays a substantial role in overcoming adversity because it shows a devotion to the subject. Many people can relate to the story “Mentor: The Kid and the CEO” because Pace brings relevance from the story into a person’s everyday life. It teaches that there will be bumps in the road, such as Tony in the book. Pace illustrates commitment in spite of adversity by having characters overcoming obstacles, showing their dedication to success, and their self-dependence.
Through the publication, Pace emphasizes how to overcome obstacles by using Tony as an example for the numerous challenges that he faces throughout the book. “I bent over and

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