When you look up the word success Webster states that success is accomplishment of one 's goals. I have never been one to set goals in my life because I was always afraid of failure. 37 years ago I drop out of school in the 9Th grade there never was anyone who told me I could make in school so I saw no need to stay in school.
There have been times that I dream of going back to school. But I’m a runner. I have always run from thing that I was scared of. I went back 3 times in last 30 years to get my GED but every time I would take pretest and never go back I was too scared to find out what I made on test.
Last year when company I was working for closed their doors I had to make a choice to go back to school or take a job that would not pay …show more content…
I set a goal of 1 year to get my GED. After going thru program I was told it would take at least a year or longer. I told the teacher that I made a goal of 1 year no longer to pass my GED.
I said all of this to tell you I’m no longer a runner. I pass my GED in 8 months I had finally past my test. I made a goal and I had succeed at passing the test. I never dream I could pass test. So question is what I think success is going back to school and passing my GED and believing in myself .With my GED Certificate in hand I Sign up for college and made my second goal. I wish that I had the college skill book in my hands while studying for my GED. I know it would have made it a lot easier for me.
In my college skills book I learn how to make wise choices for success. I learn in chapter 4 they talk about developing self-discipline. I learn that if I want to be successful I need to make the right choose in my studying habits. I set a 32 day commitment that I would set a time to study every class for 1 hour no television, phone calls. I would study and make sure I did all my homework before it was due no matter what. They also talk about using flash cards I made up flashcards for my class and everywhere I went I took them with me And I know they help me a lot I was able to remember more by writing out question …show more content…
When I was reading chapter 5 I seen myself more than I ever had before. They talk about being a victim I made myself a victim everyday by not believing in myself. Every day on the way to school I would say this is my last day I can’t do it who am I kidding. Before I read this chapter I would beat myself up with these words and more. I would tell myself how stupid I was how could you be thinking you’re able to do the work. .After reading how I made myself a victim I realizing only I could change how I believe no one else could change me but me .After reading about making myself a victim I now give myself little talks tell myself you are someone special and you can make it. . Kathy Phillips you are no longer a victim of your pass you done you got your GED and you have pass your 1st semester of college don’t look back but look forward .You got this you are able and I believe in
There have been times that I dream of going back to school. But I’m a runner. I have always run from thing that I was scared of. I went back 3 times in last 30 years to get my GED but every time I would take pretest and never go back I was too scared to find out what I made on test.
Last year when company I was working for closed their doors I had to make a choice to go back to school or take a job that would not pay …show more content…
I set a goal of 1 year to get my GED. After going thru program I was told it would take at least a year or longer. I told the teacher that I made a goal of 1 year no longer to pass my GED.
I said all of this to tell you I’m no longer a runner. I pass my GED in 8 months I had finally past my test. I made a goal and I had succeed at passing the test. I never dream I could pass test. So question is what I think success is going back to school and passing my GED and believing in myself .With my GED Certificate in hand I Sign up for college and made my second goal. I wish that I had the college skill book in my hands while studying for my GED. I know it would have made it a lot easier for me.
In my college skills book I learn how to make wise choices for success. I learn in chapter 4 they talk about developing self-discipline. I learn that if I want to be successful I need to make the right choose in my studying habits. I set a 32 day commitment that I would set a time to study every class for 1 hour no television, phone calls. I would study and make sure I did all my homework before it was due no matter what. They also talk about using flash cards I made up flashcards for my class and everywhere I went I took them with me And I know they help me a lot I was able to remember more by writing out question …show more content…
When I was reading chapter 5 I seen myself more than I ever had before. They talk about being a victim I made myself a victim everyday by not believing in myself. Every day on the way to school I would say this is my last day I can’t do it who am I kidding. Before I read this chapter I would beat myself up with these words and more. I would tell myself how stupid I was how could you be thinking you’re able to do the work. .After reading how I made myself a victim I realizing only I could change how I believe no one else could change me but me .After reading about making myself a victim I now give myself little talks tell myself you are someone special and you can make it. . Kathy Phillips you are no longer a victim of your pass you done you got your GED and you have pass your 1st semester of college don’t look back but look forward .You got this you are able and I believe in