My School Powerlifting Team

In life, the concept of teamwork is essential to grow and learn as a person. Teamwork is the combined effort of people with a common objective. While working with my school powerlifting team, my initial thoughts of continuing to work on the same team were not changed by the experience of working with the rest of the team’s different opinions. Each year, the powerlifting team to showcase the talents of the team and to raise money for the upcoming year. Our biggest priority should be the success of the fund raiser, but sometimes that just is not the case with all the team members. No matter the background or issues you might have with another teammate, you have to work side by side and accomplish the assigned task you were given. During my junior year of high school, the junior class was given an assignment to sell chocolates and ask for donations to different places. The junior class was conflicted from the beginning of the year; some guys on the team just did not get along. Some wanted to do a different thing to get the money, while others wanted to stay with the initial plan. We finally compromised on a fundraiser that fit most of the group’s desires. We all came up with our own idea of a fund raiser. I had already started on following the plan. However, the next time the juniors gathered to work on the fundraiser, opinions changed. Now suddenly, halfway into our fundraiser, some
members of the group wanted to do a total different idea and start from scratch. With a deadline, looming over our heads, I knew we had absolutely no time for do-overs. I expressed myself and explained that in order to gather the money we absolutely could not restart. Of course, some agreed and some disagreed. Some argued that we would not get enough money. And some, including myself, knew the idea of starting over was not an option. We clearly had to get something done, for we were wasting time having the argument in the first place. I boldly stated that in order for us to complete this dance and get it ready for the upcoming competition, we needed to move on. The majority of the group agreed, and we gathered the money on time. In order to be a success, you must first learn to coexist and cooperate with others.
Even though my opinion on keeping the same plan stayed, I was still able to compromise and please the entire group. Keeping my own opinion, no matter the judgment of others, and compromising for the benefit of the entire group are skills that will aid me in life for years to come. I am glad I was given this conflict and realize that I am made a better person because of it. Knowing that I stayed strong, but was still able to help the group stay on track, gives me joy and
satisfaction.