Jesse Owens Quotes

The quote that I have chosen is: “We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” - Jesse Owens. Jesse was born on September 12, 1913 in Oakville, Alabama. He was an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games. Jesse accomplished great things throughout his life before he died on March 31, 1980. It all began when he was in high school where he won three track and field events at the 1933 National Interscholastic Championships. A couple of years later, while competing for Ohio State University, he broke three world records. Jesse Owens was one of the most dominant athletes to ever compete. (The Biography.com Website)

I choose this quote because it is something I believe to be true. A person needs determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort to be able to achieve their goals. If a person is lacking one of any of these things I feel as if they will not succeed. For example, if a person does not have self-discipline then they will not put forth the effort to achieve their goal.

I have worked my way quickly towards my goal starting with becoming a Long-Term Care Aide, Home Health Aide, Phlebotomist and most recently a Licensed Practical Nurse. Achieving my goal of becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse was a major milestone in me becoming a Registered Nurse. I am now currently taking multiple college classes in effort to finish my pre-requisites for nursing school. While taking my college classes, I am also working two full time jobs to provide for myself and save money for