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An Essay About My Goals In My Life

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Throughout my lifetime, I have worked hard to achieve as many goals as I could and challenge myself in various aspects. I joined multiple clubs and led various sports teams. Many awards that were given to me were not only academic but was also through extra-curricular activities. I have worked hard and always strive to become a better person, not only in one aspect but as a whole. I set a new goal every week that I try to reach. Even though I have not accomplish all of my goals, they challenge me to work hard and push me to my limit. Prior to earning the multitude of awards, I want to mention how important extra-curricular activities are to me. Activities are a crucial part to my life as it allows me to improve myself. It builds character that cannot be built inside a classroom. …show more content…

I have tried out for all the sports that my school has provided since the start of junior high school. Sports have always been a part of my identity since I was young. I was an active individual who spent my days working on myself and improving different aspects of my game. I worked hard to become to become better than the person next to me. I believe that the biggest reward I have received through sports is the building of character. When my team is losing, I have learn that the best way to overcome a terrible situation is to keep our heads up. This is the most valuable teaching I have learned through many years of sports. I have played for many sports team such as: basketball, volleyball, badminton, soccer, skiing, track and field, and cross country. I have won a volleyball tournament in 9th grade going undefeated and Achievements that have been awarded as a result of athletic achievement is leading the varsity basketball team in my senior year, being awarded ‘most improved player’ on that

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