Personal Narrative: My Definition Of Determination

Determination in the dictionary is defined as a quality that makes you continue trying to do or achieve something that is difficult. To me the definition of determined is pushing through the adversity in life that I face each day. I choose the word determination not only for the denotation of the word, but also the connotation the word has. I feel that determination has a very strong meaning behind it of grit and the will to persevere through any roadblocks, which led me to choose this word. Overall I think both the connotation and the denotation lay out a way I would describe myself.
People may think that success is all about hard work and dedication. Hard work and dedication play a major part of success, but I believe that determination plays the biggest role. In order to be successful and goal oriented you must be dedicated to what you do. Everyone wants to finish their life being a successful person and that is why I believe the word determined is what defines me. In my daily activities , I’m focused on whatever is put in front of me, and to get that task done successfully. From a young age, I have persevered at everything I do …show more content…
Entering high school, one of the initial problems that I faced was stereotypes. Coming into a small school, unfamiliar to my peers, many people considered me to be the same person as my brother. This stereotype really bothered me not because of who my brother was but because I was looking to define myself and not be defined by another. I spent most of my first year trying to figure out how to make a name for myself. In the end I was able to distance myself from that stereotype because my skills differed from those of my siblings. Many people saw me as an athletic person that was determined to be good at sports. Typically, people may characterize me in different ways, but in the end it is up to me to be viewed how I would