My ultimate goal was to be elected Speaker of the House, secretly the most powerful position in government. To accomplish this, I went above and beyond, staging a full-scale campaign, including flyers, buttons, emails, and a published agenda. My motto was "Delaware Economy First" and "Delaware - Small State, Unlimited Potential.” When the first day of Boys State arrived, I went in with confidence. As the program started, I soon realized that my enthusiasm was not regarded as positively as anticipated, and that many of the participants didn't share the same drive, interest and values I had for the program. Although my campaign proved successful, my aggressiveness backfired on me, and ultimately demonstrated how challenging holding a position of leadership truly is. What I could not foresee was the level of opposition and controversy I would face as a result. Following the guidelines of my …show more content…
I discovered that even with the best of intentions, you cannot please everyone; there will always be opposition and not everyone will like you. I realized being an elected official is more challenging than I expected. I recognized in the face of controversy, it is important to listen to others’ point of view while remaining true to your own beliefs. I found out I am resilient and able to turn a stressful situation into a learning experience. I learned I can rise above negativity and come out on top. I am proud to have overcome this challenge and for my ability to look at it as a positive