Perseverance

I always believe that everyone, even a young child knows what they want; or rather everyone has a dream. However, before they’re able to achieve their dream or goal, they ought to put in a certain amount of effort or even make some sacrifices. I feel that even before thinking that far, we must know of this word, perseverance.

This word so simple, yet there is a deeper meaning which not everyone might know of. Perseverance is not something everyone has, but this is something so important that it can bring someone to success of failure. It is an undeniable fact that people would thinking of giving up at some moments of their life, especially when what we’re facing is a downfall. So this is when this word comes in. when we face some difficulties we’ve to hang on there and not give up, it is a challenge to everyone. I believe if one hanged on there, he’s actually a step higher than what he was. This is like testing yourself, whether you’re capable of persevering and pick yourself up even when you fall.

Relating this to a personal experience, recently I felt that I’m a failure in life. I felt that my studies is not good and now my position in the basketball team has been over-looked. I think that I’ve nothing for my parents to be proud of me.

Last time, even though my studies wasn’t really good, I though I could make it up with my basketball skills. I remember last year, when tournaments were being held in our school, I would be so eager to ask my parents to come down and support us. I was so confident about it as I was still considered and important player in the team.

However, now things changed for the worst. I felt as though my existence was unnecessary. The feeling of not being able to have a chance to perform is way too horrible. However it is even worst when you’re given a chance to prove that you can do it, yet you felt that you no longer acquire they skill to proof to everyone that you’re still capable. Not being someone with high self esteem, but I just hope that I can still at least excel in something, at least to please myself and have my parents to feel happy. At that point of time, I was a the verge of giving up.

After thinking through every day and night, I finally decided to look on the bright side. I decided to take thing easily and look at the brighter side. I persevere for my goal, my suture and my everything. I worked hard every, I read inspirational quotes to motivate myself that I cannot let anyone down. Every training, I would give my very best, despite how tired I was. Although things weren’t that simple, I hanged on there.

At first, I thought even after giving in so much, I would never be able to regain my composure. Then I realized my effort was starting to pay off. I finally achieved reasonably good results; my existence in the team was recognized by everyone, even the teacher in charge of basketball whom I respect a lot.

I learnt that it is very important for people to move on in life despite what difficulties they meet. There’s no way one should give up half way, because that's no what a man who have a dream should be doing. Giving up on something is like giving up on himself. It’s like jumping straight into burning fire and surendding yourself to the hell god.