Overcoming Challenges

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Overcoming Challenges
In many occasions, people perceive challenging tasks to be monumental as well as impossible until they are done. Learning how to read coherently was a monumental task to me during my kindergarten days. I was disruptive and at times a destructive child who did not respond to guidance like the rest of the kids due to my ADD condition. However, over the years, I have learned to appreciate and view ADD not as a behavioural disorder but as a unique and different way of learning and that was the enduring challenge I had to overcome for a significant period.
In my early years of schooling, I failed to gain proficiency in reading and my parents made me repeat one class for fear that I had not attained the competence require to attain academic success. I felt frustrated by my parent’s initiative due to the fact that all classmates were now ahead of me and I felt that I was not smart enough to execute meaningful tasks like the vital skill of reading. I kept asking myself how I could contribute actively to the society if I could not master the art of reading. Notably, I was also discouraged by the various aptitude tests that evaluated my potential and ability.
Despite Math being my biggest hurdle, I consistently sought to learn new techniques including working on a blackboard to break down the problems, utilizing flashcards and acquiring better studying strategies. Moreover, I have been keen on time management and I have always sought support services from my teachers and tutors which have enabled me to maintain solid good grades throughout middle school as well as high school.

I have learned to focus on my strengths and identify my abilities. Therefore, I have selected an elective in journalism as well as Magazine. I am confident that I will stand out even when my course becomes more demanding. I have had outstanding performances and made principal’s honors 1st, 3rd and 4th quarter in the freshman year, as well as principal’s honors 2nd and 4th quarter of the sophomore year.
Ultimately, I have learned to take pride in my efforts and accomplishments and I appreciate the need to work hard and smart. The obstacles that I have encountered have served as my motivation and they have given me reasons to set higher goals. These obstacles have encouraged me to seek college education which will broaden my skills and knowledge while giving me a strong foundation upon which I will build and advance my career.