Achiever is the trait with which I most closely identify. I have always been a busy body and anytime I have spare time it seems wasteful to spend it idle. There are two people in particular that have always made me strive for the best. Seven years ago I was blessed with the privilege of being a role model to my two baby cousins, Caleb and MIa. To be a mentor to ones so young and impressionable is both my burden and my blessing. When they look up at me with those huge curious eyes, I aspire to be someone worthy of their admiration. When I called them up this week to ask if they could think of any circumstance I had displayed a drive to achieve something, the first thing out of their mouths was “what does achievement mean,” but after I explained what achievement meant, they both began to sputter off good things I had done. They proceeded to jabber out a long list of times I had done as Mia would put it “good stuff.” Caleb remembered the time I coached his basketball team when his coach was out of town. Mia said, …show more content…
I can see how focus and achiever go really well together. Because in order to achieve a task you have to have focus; you have to be willing to not give up on a task even when it gets difficult. As I talked to one of my oldest friends Nicole, she reminded me of how two years I made the decision that I was fed up with clothes not fitting; I was done with looking in the mirror and not liking what I saw. She admired my “dedication and that (I) accomplished something that many people want, but people rarely ever follow through on,” and that made me feel good that all my consistent hard work was not for nothing. On the flip side amore recent friend of mine, Norbert, was “shocked” when I showed him old photos of me and he confirmed that that is the definition of focus. Setting a goal and not letting anyone detour you from what you want. This reminder warmed my heart and reminded me not to get derailed by frivolous
Growing up, I have been an individual who has pushed myself beyond the minimum requirements in order to succeed. In high school I excelled in both academics and athletics. I graduated in the top 10% of my class and lettered in hockey and tennis my sophomore, junior, and senior year. I worked hard and put in extra time in order to set myself apart from others. Succeeding in both school and athletics made me a responsible, reliable, and an organized individual. These experiences made me a versatile individual and have given me a work ethic that has benefited me with my academics in college and with my work and volunteer experiences.
I have excelled at every subject, achieving various honors throughout my years at Bellefonte. I have challenged myself greatly by taking various engineering classes at the high school, so that I can see what is to come in my future. These courses are designed to push students outside of the normal classroom routine, making me focus on real world applications of the material. In these courses, and all of my schoolwork I strive for perfection, pushing myself to my limits to achieve it. When faced with challenges I strive to overcome them in any means necessary. I strive to have challenges in my schoolwork, so that I can push myself to solve them. I do not back away from any challenge, rather I seek for them to show myself, and others what is
I would like to be admitted into the Academic Achievers Program because as an aspiring lawyer of Hispanic descent, I am more than willing to give it my all for my education because that is the one thing that won’t be taken away. Through financial hardships and family tragedies I have still managed to stand my ground and though there are many with more remarkable achievements and who have surpassed more than I, I believe I can be a good candidate to receive this scholarship because I’m immensely resilient and no matter what; I am willing to do whatever it takes to get my education and reach my goal. I know that many possess this characteristic but what sets me apart from everyone else is as I like to put it “It is no the goals that one yearns
As a first generation student there has been an abundant amount of obstacles that have been placed into my path as a test to view how dedicated I truly am to my goals. Ever since I was a kid I aspired to be someone successful in my family and still do to this day. It was always my dream to be the first one to accomplish what the rest weren’t able to. To me being in school was already hard enough for me ever since I was a kid, because I could never get along with the rest of my classmates. Most of them would consider me as weird, just because I was a shy individual with a dora haircut. I never really spoke either because I felt so isolated from the rest, it was just so obvious for me I was different.
There are lessons we take from obstacles that prove to be fundamental in future success. I have been through many setbacks but one which affected me the most was almost having to repeat the fourth grade due to me not trying hard enough to complete the work assigned to me. Throughout my fourth grade school year I was constantly told to try a little bit more because not doing so could result in being held back but I did not listen until near the middle of the year. After learning my grades were low and could possibly be held back I decided that I should have my head in my school work but bringing them up would prove to be a challenge. Weeks after learning of this I put in my best effort and slowly my grades began to rise and when the third quarter
Achievers are the people within your organization that meet or exceed your expectations. Whether it's a VP of Marketing delivering on a projection or a salesperson delivering on a sales target, achievers get the job done right. These individuals take responsibility for their actions, focus on what works, are strategic in outlook, committed and determined. Achievers tend to be both believers and creators. Coming up with new ideas is commonplace for these employees, as is believing in the mission, products or services of the
Are you a college undergrad hoping to have a positive outcome in your grades? In some cases motivating and inspiring yourself to exceed expectations can be very difficult. A few students can really inspire themselves while others struggle. In case you're somebody who thinks that its difficult persuading yourself to contemplate and you're seeking more academic achievement in school, this article is for you. We have review 15 proven tips on how to become academically successful, as it will help to keep you inspired and motivated, enhance your grades and intellectual achievement.
Do you ever wonder how two people can have the same intention and try the same things yet only one of them succeed? Is it sheer luck? Could it be their tenacity? Routinely you'll find it's a person's mind-set or attitude that establishes their success or failure.
When striving academically, adolescents have higher self-esteem and lower levels of depression and anxiety. Students become more socially inclined and are less likely to engage in bad habits. Positive self-esteem and self-confidence are critical factors in the commitment to academic success. The more confidence gained there’s less fear of failure. Children who master basic reading, writing and mathematics skills are less likely to fail in school and more likely to develop skills they need to graduate from high school and take these skills with them into college. Not only do these academic skills prepare young adults for the future but they are necessary for finding and keeping jobs that provide a steady income, benefits and opportunities for
As humans, we seek to fulfill our purpose in life as we strive to achieve our goals. Similarly, we use our passion towards life and our diligent work ethic to push towards a future filled with achievements. However, what fuels our every desire to progress is “ambition”, for in fact, “Ambition” embodies a perception filled with motivation and the appetite necessary to rise up above the rest, and work to acquire perfection.
For our first assignment of 8th grade language, we were told to complete a puzzle piece with your name and an adjective that describes you, and 3 symbols/pictures of your choosing to depict your what you like. For my adjective I chose ambitious. There was once a quote that I heard from someone that said “keep your expectations as low as possible, that way you will never be disappointed”. I used to live by that rule but I quickly found out, living that way is closing you off from so many wonderful opportunities you could have grasped, so I started to do the opposite. I started to set the bar high for myself and tried to make myself work harder to certain goals, that ambition to always strive for better helped me get to where I am now
Over the past few years’ lanterns have enlarged their interested parties in regards to weddings and anniversaries, Parties, graduation parties, memorials, BBQ, reunions, picnics, beach and concert venues. However, with all things come some sort of risk. I oversee quality assurance and risk analysis at Lanterns R Us, the world’s foremost provider of high quality lanterns. Lanterns R Us latest design, The Excelsior, projects to be hugely profitable and to improve the quality of life of untold numbers of lantern enthusiasts. However, 1 out of every 10,000 Excelsiors is a catastrophic failure, dangerously overheating and sometimes catching fire. The lantern failures could result in serious property damage, injuries, or death. Although there is a chance for failure, I believe the risks outweigh the consequences if the public is properly warned. We live in a dangerous world where random accidents happen every day.
I believe my peers would describe me as ambitious, diligent, and levelheaded. I have a reputation for striving for achievement and excellence, and performing my best. My ambition is my driving force for success, whether it’s making the All-Region Orchestra, winning a test-off in Science Olympiad, or blowing out the class curve on an exam. In 7th grade, I demonstrated my ambition by earning the highest grade average in four of my core classes. Complementing my ambition is my diligence, another trait that sets me apart from my peers. I consistently work to achieve my goals and I am known for making sacrifices including missing activities with friends, skipping swim practice, and losing sleep. I am never at a loss for people who want me on their
With life comes different inspirations, and yet, I have always been inspired by my father. To me he's more than a dad; he's my guideline. Continuously always influencing me with the humble achievements he continues to make. Of these, the one I am in awe of and most proud of the virtually unheard of achieving the rank of E7, a Gunnery Sergeant of the United States Marine Corps at the age of 26. It is here that I believe my hard work ethic was birthed. This is the derivative of my scholastic work ethic and what helped me believe that making the National Honors Society was possible, an achievement that no one in my family has made.
A peak performer can include any high achiever who works hard to obtain his or her goals (Bethel University, 2013). To be included in the group, one must set goals with the purpose of being an over achiever. Peak performers do not dwell on mistakes or criticism. In fact, a peak performer would use any mistake or advice to educate themselves on how to become a better employee or student. These highly motivated individuals work each day to obtain personal daily goals and prepare to go above and beyond to exceed them. In order to be a peak performer one must be able to self-access his or her issues. It is important to be able to state what your flaws are and know how you can fix them going forward. Peak performers avoid procrastination by taking