Calvin Coolidge had once said, “No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been given for what he gave.” I believe that this quote truly defines one point the National Honor Society is trying to get across to young students. That is to serve others before yourself and to give help to others where help is needed. The National Honor Society nominee should show excellent leadership, serve the community and his or her school, and finally display exquisite character at all times. I believe that I am a mere walking image of all the criteria. I feel that leadership these days is hard to come by because people have stayed content with being followers. However, the community needs more followers to step up and become leaders. Our community is going to be relying on
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If you happen to make a mistake a leader must own up to his or her mistake. A leader should do that because it is only the right thing to do. Thirdly, a leader should never complain. A person that complains is someone that does not want to put in the extra effort to accomplish something, or is someone who may be lazy. Let us just say a leader will not be a lazy individual. Next, a leader should be a hard working and motivating person. I believe I am very motivated and hardworking for many reasons. I learned at a very young age to be a hard worker. My family farm was my starting point of how to work, to get work accomplished. I work to the best of my abilities whether it is farming, school work, community service, weight lifting, or even sports. For example, during the summer I go to plyometrics and lifting every Monday and Wednesday morning at 6 AM. I do this because I want to get better, but to also motivate the underclassman to get in the weightroom. I believe that by doing this I show outstanding leadership. I believe that motivation and hard work go hand in hand, and I must say I have always been motivated. However, it was not until a couple years ago until I witnessed true motivation
If you happen to make a mistake a leader must own up to his or her mistake. A leader should do that because it is only the right thing to do. Thirdly, a leader should never complain. A person that complains is someone that does not want to put in the extra effort to accomplish something, or is someone who may be lazy. Let us just say a leader will not be a lazy individual. Next, a leader should be a hard working and motivating person. I believe I am very motivated and hardworking for many reasons. I learned at a very young age to be a hard worker. My family farm was my starting point of how to work, to get work accomplished. I work to the best of my abilities whether it is farming, school work, community service, weight lifting, or even sports. For example, during the summer I go to plyometrics and lifting every Monday and Wednesday morning at 6 AM. I do this because I want to get better, but to also motivate the underclassman to get in the weightroom. I believe that by doing this I show outstanding leadership. I believe that motivation and hard work go hand in hand, and I must say I have always been motivated. However, it was not until a couple years ago until I witnessed true motivation