If I wanted to accomplish something, I would never give up. It may be extremely difficult, but it will make me stronger in the long run. If you don't strive for something. you'll just end up being lazy. I believe that you can only be the best you can be by pushing yourself. An example is when I tried learning how to swim. It was a difficult experience, but I did my best. I was really embarrassed at first, but we all start off somewhere. That is why I pushed myself to learn. I may not be that good, but I never gave up, which is something I am proud of.
You need to have some sort of motivation in order to do well. If not, you'll just settle for less. Having something that excites you makes it much more easier to get something done. I want to make my loved ones proud. That is my motivation. Whenever times get rough, I look back at what motivates me to continue on, such as my family. Since I have my motivation, I make sure to do well in my academics and personal life. I can only be the best that I can be by putting in effort. Of course, my motivation of family won't work all the time, so that's why I make new motivations as I go. You can do whatever you want in life to succeed. I choose to be the best I can be by constantly reminding myself of some previous and new motivation.
Even though I really want to take a nap or play video games on some days, I make sure to prioritize my goals. This could also be besides academics. An example is when I need to cook the rice. I'd much prefer watching TV, but I have to do what's more important. You can easily choose not to do something, but when you try to be the best you can be, you focus on goals rather than enjoyment. Either way, there is a time for both relaxation and working, so while you work, make sure to put in all your effort and attention. To be the best I can be, I look at the more important matter and prioritize doing it over other things.
The influence others may have on a person can really be difficult to escape from. That could either be a good influence or a bad influence. I will do my best to always remain true to myself and make the right decisions if I'm ever faced with a bad influence. Only you can determine what's good for you or not. In the perspective of others, it may be different based on their experience. I don't want to cause trouble or be involved in it, so I will try to make the right decisions and ask for the guidance of the Holy Spirit when needed.
A major part in succeeding is paying attention. Paying attention in school, at home, outside, or wherever you go will give you some guidance if you're ever lost or confused. Most of the time, people fail because they don't pay attention. This isn't just academically, but with our social lives as well. Paying attention to others when they speak is being a decent friend. It's also what you might expect when you're speaking. So to be the best version of yourself, pay attention to others and even your surroundings. Doing that is a great way to improve yourself, especially when you're trying to be successful in a certain aspect. Personally, I always try to pay attention to everything, even if it doesn't seem important. It's better to know more than less.
-March 4, 2022