Personal Narrative: My Work Ethic

The two traits that have consistently separated me from most people my age is my work ethic and my focus. My work ethic mainly shows up in sports, and business as those were more of a focus for me than school. Growing up I had a love for basketball, I was not the tallest, strongest, or most athletic kid on the court ever. But I had more heart, and desire than anyone on that court. It showed in my high school career. I have played varsity since my freshman year, and started since my sophomore year. I have won the best defensive player award two times proving my work ethic. Along with winning best defensive player two times at a highly competitive basketball camp hosted at a local college. This year I was also named Team Captain. Along with basketball I

Then on Sundays I had to milk cows at 3:30 am and work till 11, then go back out at 2 and feed cows till 4pm. Most people my age can not wake up before 7 am let alone 3:30 am. I would then do this job 5 days a week during the summer. I have gained a lot of great skills from this job, and I am very thankful for the opportunity of growing up on a farm. I have learned to operate a dump truck, front end loader, skid steer, tractor, haying equipment, general mechanic maintenance, management skills, veterinary knowledge, grit, work ethic, and the love for the satisfaction you feel after a hard day of work. Nothing beats the feeling of accomplishment, and that feeling is what drives me towards my goals, dreams, and daily life. Of course none of this would have been possible without the support of my family, friends, and extremely supportive girlfriend and that is what humbles me at the end of the day. They say you are the equivalent of the five people you spend the most time with and it is a great feeling to be surrounded by such marvelous individuals who are pursuing their passions, relationships, goals, and happiness with a full head of