Perseverance and Determination

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The writer brings out the importance of perseverance and hard work through the telling of her story about teaching herself to do a cartwheel as a child. The writer emphasizes that to achieve the goals we set for ourselves, we need to be willing to work hard, to continue trying even if we fail, be unafraid to overcome challenges and most importantly, be dedicated.

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"There are times in life where we are only armed with our perseverance to achieve that which means so much to us. These are the times we must dig deep and find an inner drive to push through the disappointments and set backs to keep trying and moving forward. When I was younger I learned these valuable lessons through simple tasks but they prepared me for the larger ones that would face me as an adult.
"The example of determination that most stands out in my mind is from teaching myself to do a cartwheel when I was 5. I had seen gymnasts on TV dancing flipping, twirling, and showing amazing athleticism. I aspired to be the same strong graceful figures that they were. The tricks they were doing seemed so beyond my reach that before I even started I was feeling overwhelmed."

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