Everyone we encounter has a story, a background that has influenced their speech, thought, and actions. Ethnicity, income, and personal challenges have impacted their lives in either a positive or negative way, depending how the experience transformed them. We can either let the experience destroy or help guide us in reaching our full potential. As someone who has experienced a difficult life, I have been able to analyze my problems, therefore, find the best solution to prevent negative influences to continue having an effect on my life. Obstacles that I encountered have not been able to end my determination and motivation to succeed, but rather drive my ambitions to the next level. After realizing that being raised by a single-parent, trying
