Hard versus Challenging
One may think the grass is greener on the other side.But if one decides to water their own side, it would be just as green. The road less traveled consists of many obstacles that have helped people reach their full potential. In order to overcome these obstacles, one has to work hard and put the required time in. You get out what you put in. It is easy to give up and be defeated. Those who push through the pain will get more out of life, compared to the person who gives up after the first time trying. Success is something that must be earned, rather than given. In order for me to reach my full potential , I must learn to adjust as well as break the plateaus that lie in front of me. Many might say that the obstacles …show more content…
As a result of being a competitive bowler, I have traveled the U.S. competing against the greatest that the United States has to offer. From state tournaments to nationals, I have faced many challenges. The obvious one being the aspect of bowling in the various tournaments. More specifically, I put myself in a place that I have never been before. I must carry myself in a respectable manner because I am representing my family,school, and town. A situation like this can be challenging because for me because I do not want to give a good impression. Instead of removing myself from this environment, I encourage it. With much practice and guidance, I am no longer nervous to meet new people and create a network of friends. Continuing on, my baseball career thus far has had many ups and downs. Those same obstacles have shaped me to be the person and player I am today. It would have been much easier to quit when I was 10;especially since the team went defeated the entire year. Ever since I was 10, I have strived for greatness. The words hard and difficult are for those who are afraid of failure. Baseball is a game of failure. More often than not I have failed more than I have succeeded. That has pushed me to better myself and create new challenges to
One may think the grass is greener on the other side.But if one decides to water their own side, it would be just as green. The road less traveled consists of many obstacles that have helped people reach their full potential. In order to overcome these obstacles, one has to work hard and put the required time in. You get out what you put in. It is easy to give up and be defeated. Those who push through the pain will get more out of life, compared to the person who gives up after the first time trying. Success is something that must be earned, rather than given. In order for me to reach my full potential , I must learn to adjust as well as break the plateaus that lie in front of me. Many might say that the obstacles …show more content…
As a result of being a competitive bowler, I have traveled the U.S. competing against the greatest that the United States has to offer. From state tournaments to nationals, I have faced many challenges. The obvious one being the aspect of bowling in the various tournaments. More specifically, I put myself in a place that I have never been before. I must carry myself in a respectable manner because I am representing my family,school, and town. A situation like this can be challenging because for me because I do not want to give a good impression. Instead of removing myself from this environment, I encourage it. With much practice and guidance, I am no longer nervous to meet new people and create a network of friends. Continuing on, my baseball career thus far has had many ups and downs. Those same obstacles have shaped me to be the person and player I am today. It would have been much easier to quit when I was 10;especially since the team went defeated the entire year. Ever since I was 10, I have strived for greatness. The words hard and difficult are for those who are afraid of failure. Baseball is a game of failure. More often than not I have failed more than I have succeeded. That has pushed me to better myself and create new challenges to