Personal Narrative: How One Basketball Can Change My View In Life

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The person you once was, does not have to describe what you have become today. Once a shy individual and scared to be a believer in himself, have learned to be the most confident and capable person he can be. It is a choice of if you want to shine, or do you want to stay in the shadow. Certain activities, or events can help you become a different person. once timid, a couple of things you took part can change the way you think. Just think about a young child not even 10 yet, starts to catch the bus by himself everyday. Not knowing what to expect the first time, now catches it everyday with ease. I mean it also helps when you grow older every year. Who's to say that one basketball can change your perspective in life. Who is not to say, that

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