"Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on the community of persons working together"‚ these few words by Paul Ryan come to mind when I consider my family‚ my community and the environment around me. I am inspired by the people who go out of their way to support and mold me into the person I am. My parents selflessly invest in my education and character; they offer the roof over my head in which I have worked‚ struggled‚ and accomplished for the past seventeen years
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Since I was a little kid I been playing basketball with my family going to the park every day. I learn to play basketball from my dad and my brothers. As long I can remember I been trying to do my best to be a great basketball player as my brothers and dad. Both my brothers played basketball in middle and high school so I did the same. Both my brothers wanted to be cations of their team but fell to do so. So my dream was to be cation and show I was better than my brothers. In middle school I was
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The little things in life can make the biggest differences. Those small words of encouragement‚ those small praises‚ can make a difference in someone’s life. Each word of encouragement you give is like a beacon of hope in an ocean of despair. This hope can give courage during hardships. As Robert Collier once said‚ “Most of us‚ swimming against the tides of trouble the world knows nothing about‚ need only a bit of praise or encouragement – and we will make the goal.” Words of encouragement and praise
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Paper firmly grasped in hands‚ palms sweating more than ever‚ heart beating through my ears‚ my turn came to present in sixth grade english class. I looked down at my paper‚ then back at the fifty-two beaming eyes all focused on me‚ silently waiting for me to begin. Speaking in front of my classmates like this made my middle school self more insecure than ever. Dozens of questions rambled through my brain. As soon as I was finished and made it safely back into my seat‚ I was eternally grateful to
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The sweat poured down my body. I knew I had to give everything in this moment. Right here right now soaked and drained. Every breath I take in I realize I am overcoming everything. Obstacles in life are very much like the increasing weight and strain I apply to my body. The love I have for bodybuilding is rooted with a dark past. I feel serenity knowing that I am the only one who can break myself down just to build myself back up. My whole life I allowed others to beat me down and hold me back. I
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Different Shopping Behaviors of Men and Women If we compare two things‚ we will find their similarities and differences. Similarly‚ if we look at men and women‚ we will be able to point out many diversities and resemblances. Considering shopping habits‚ males and females differ in three main ways—why to shop‚ how long to shop‚ and how to bargain. First of all‚ when it comes to the reasons of shopping‚ males and females go shopping for different purposes. When most girls go shopping‚ it is like
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“Oh‚ the joy of being jet lagged‚” I think to myself sarcastically as I stare at the bright‚ neon green numbers from the overhead clock that read 4:30 A.M. After five minutes of aimlessly flipping through Indian channels on my grandparents’ T.V.‚ I sluggishly stand and walk towards the front door; catching a glimpse of my unfamiliar‚ tanned reflection staring back at me in a mirror—my skin’s olive tone remains untouched by the usual layer of pale foundation I pile on. I stumble upon my dad’s camera
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I WON THE GAME!!! No‚ not one of those games. The game of Life! No‚ not the game with colorful tokens and a plastic spinner either. I won a game I did not even know I was playing before I even knew I was playing. Born a girl in rural China‚ I laid flat on my back for eleven months in an orphanage. I did not know when my next meal would be and I rocked myself to sleep at night. In the end‚ I won the lottery and found myself in an American family. Throughout my childhood I cannot remember ever being
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This I Believe Essay: Give Up While I have always being relentlessly drilled I should never quit‚ I believe that quitting is the most important skill I have learned. Living in Taiwan‚ parents often compare their child with other child on all areas of life. Whether that be from academics to how well your child can play the piano. Luckily‚ my parents‚ for the most part‚ respect my own autonomy. I was allowed be involved in sports‚ which most other parents in Taiwan considered as a futility. A perfect
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I am tall compared to average‚ so people define me by my height. I’m athletic and competitive when it comes to sports. The sports that I’m best at are soccer because I’ve played it my whole life and basketball because of my height. Optimistic has to be the word that defines me. I’m always positive and confident on what I set my mind to. Soccer is one of my favorite interests and talents. When I was 4 years old I started playing soccer with my dad. Then at the age of 6‚ I joined my first team
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