Personal Narrative: Fundamental To Later Success

Prompt: The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

“It 's not about how bad you want it. It 's about how hard you 're willing to work for it.” This is a cliche with a lot of meaning and motivation. These inspiring words are crucial to my own success.

I was an all-star cheerleader for 11 years before my parents eventually ran out of the time and money to pay for my two sisters and I. I finished cheering my freshman year, and also started dancing. In past years, I took an interest in the high school dance team. I decided to join my freshman year, and instantaneously fell in love with the

I went to the gym and inquired about a job application and the process began. They were delighted to have me and told me I could work birthday parties and open gyms. Every sliver of money earned went towards that dance team, and I finished paying it off just a couple months after the season ended.

Once I got a job sophomore year, I learned how to balance my life really well. The experience made me grow up quicker than others. I matured rather promptly after that, and knew what I needed to do to make my dreams come true. I began searching for colleges sophomore year and went on three college visits. I knew what my life had outlined for me, and I was willing to do anything regardless of how hard I needed to work. I researched whenever I had time. I was a busy girl, but nothing stopped me. My motivation was set high. I continued dancing my junior year on the high school team, and was named captain. Junior year was the most complicated year of school yet. I took a certified nurse assistant college course to become a CNA. It was very important to me because it was a big element to get my career started. It was also the year I needed to take my SAT. However, I knew what was important, and what my top priorities