Personal Narrative: DECA

I am a leader because I have learned from my past experiences. DECA is a national marketing organization were you compete in marketing scenarios and learn about networking. Through this club I found myself wanting to break out of my shell and get involved in the world business. My teacher suggested that I compete, so she signed me up for the district competition, I was hesitant to step beyond the barrier of my comfort zone. I had gotten dressed up in a suit and tie, and not knowing anyone or what to expect, we then proceeded to the competition. I competed in business management, were I was given ten minutes to solve a problem within a franchise. As nervous as I was I felt a connection with what I was doing. I was never a public speaker, but

And even though will all my excitement and connection I have found with DECA, I failed to place in the state competition. But instead of taking my loss and going home I really wanted to succeed in this field so I took my criticism and started to set my sights high. I went to my teacher the next day and told her that next I wanted to make it to the state level competition. She looked at me in disbelief. She had expressed her doubts to me as she then told me how challenging it is to make to states as only a sophomore, but I told her I think I can do it. Fast forward a year and I had worked as hard as I could and the time for me came to go back to districts, but this time I had the mindset that I was going to win and make it to states. I had gotten my topic, business startups, I sat down and took my ten minutes and had everything laid out in front of me. I walked up to the judge and gave my spiel I felt more confident than ever and when I was handed the results my teacher then looks at me she told me it was time to make a plan because sates were only 2 months away. I was beyond thrilled about this and started to get ready for my big