A Long Walk to Water is an inspirational story written by Linda Sue Park. I relate to this story because as Salva made his long, tiring journey he had inspiration from family and friends. His friend Mariel who helped him make progress towards Ethiopia. Sadly, his friend was taken by lions while they slept. Also Salva’s uncle gave him inspirational words which helped him through not only the walk but the rest of his life.Uncle also perished due to war. People like that also exist in my life. My parents, coaches, and friends inspire me to keep on going and push past my limits to achieve what I’ve been searching for. When trying out for a team, working for school, or fulfilling personal goals I will always have someone there to influence me to…
The first quote that really motivated me was Joan Didon’s quote "Was it only by dreaming or writing that I could find out what I thought?" This really inspired me to think past of who I am as a writer and how I bring myself to the page with my strengths and weaknessess. For me the greatest part of writing is daydreaming and witnessing the transformation I go through when dreaming the dream of my story until it breaks out of the writing down of it which I always find hard.…
Many people have had one person who has inspired them. They have changed their life very much the first day that they met. The person who has changed my life in the past couple years was my softball coach. She had us all work as hard as we could everyday. If we didn’t put in our best effort for a drill, she would have us start over and do it again. Coach Tash was motivated, committed, and helpful to everyone on the team.…
Rodolfo Costa once said; “Cultivate an optimistic mind, use your imagination, always consider alternatives, and dare to believe that you can make possible what others think is impossible” (Goodreads). Remaining positive has always held an important role in my life. I strive to find positives in every negative situation, and remember that I can always learn something from it. Sometimes changing the way you view a situation can make all the difference. Even through times where I have had every reason to give up, I have chosen to keep a positive attitude. I have found that when I decide to do this, it makes me significantly happier, and I take much more away from the situation.…
In life everyone has heard words that just stick with them. The words that make you think twice about how you feel about certain situations. The words of encouragement i remember the most are from my dad. For example, The time i didn’t want to relocate to Indiana. I listened to him and i’m very happy that i did relocate.…
Influential people say things that make you think and to influence you to do better. Muhammad Ali inspired me to do better by saying, “I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was.” Clearly, he was trying to tell you not to get in the mindset of saying I am the worst, I can’t do this, or I'm going to fail. Inky Johnson inspired me to do better every day by saying, “The only person you try to do better than is the person you were yesterday.” Obviously, Ink Johnson is trying to tell you to do better no matter what even if you were amazing the day before. Carrie Fisher inspires me to try to do some funny or embarrassing things by saying,”If my life wasn’t funny it would just be true, and that is unacceptable.” Apparently, Carrie Fisher…
It was mostly teachers who inspired me to keep going, even though the situation at home kept getting tougher. Their words of wisdom and positive attitude towards me gave me motivation to aim for my goals. In particular, my English 2 teacher, Ms.Allbee, believed in me ever since she stepped into her new classroom. With the words of my senior AVID teacher and the compassion of Ms. Allbee, it made me realize I can be anything I wanted to be, despite of where I grew up and situations at home.…
I remember one particular quote by Robert Tew that helped me throughout my high school years : “The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.” I have been through many experiences in my high school career. These experiences have changed me into a better person.…
Taking risks. Not being afraid to reach for the stars, to toss everything and start over, to defy practices that are believed to be law, to speak up when everyone else is more comfortable remaining voiceless. “High risk. High reward.” is the quote that has helped me shape my life throughout my years in school. Not only has this assisted me in expanding my mindset but has also opened a world of possibilities for maximizing my success in the future.…
I look up to people who are not afraid to stand up for what they believe and speak their mind no matter what others have to say, People who chase their dreams and don’t let anything or anyone get in there way, and people who don’t give up or change their mind when it gets too hard. I believe if you really set your mind to something you can achieve anything because nothing can stop determination and will. The harder you work the more satisfaction you will get when you achieve your goal.…
I am inspired most by my mother, I observed her ever since I was born. It was a very natural for me as a young child to get impressed by ever her minor achievement, and I want to follow her footsteps. Besides she took special care to inculcate in my skills, habit and Ideas, that I have found very useful in my life.…
I’m very optimistic in a lot of situations that many struggle to see the good in. I’m a strong believer that each person shapes his or her own destiny. This means that I recognize the importance of always doing my best so that I may shape my life into what I dream of it to being.…
There are always the people in our lives that can be the heroes in many ways, but my life’s hero will always be my mom. She influences my life since I born until now and also sacrifice a lot in her lifetime to make my life and my sibling’s lives better. She love us unconditionally, I have become the person I am today because of her.…
My father taught me lots of lessons in life since I was young, but the one that stood above them all was the subject of education. He always told me that if I wanted to be successful I would have to go to college to make something out of myself. My family is not a wealthy family. Therefore, my dad saved every single penny he earned from work to buy anything that I needed. He always encouraged me, and still encourages me go to school, because he knows that the value of an education will determine a future for me. As a result, I admire him. My dad has a huge impact on how I am today. He has influenced my life by teaching me lessons and showing me the rights and wrongs.…
My grandmother taught me how important it is to tolerate people and certain situations. She told me showing people respect will get you a long way in life, as well as seeking help in hard times and facing problems instead of running away from them. Because of this, I try to see the good in people and over look the bad. When I have a problem I think of ways to solve it. When I cannot find a solution I ask for help before things get worse.…