It was amazing growing up and witnessing my father’s work ethic, but at the same time it was bothersome. My father wanted to make sure that I was not solely a witness to what hard work could do, but a benefactor of it as well. That is why he instilled in me the same passion for hard work that he had made his mantra. Over the years, my dad watched over my studies and guided me to make sure that at in no point in time was I ever giving less than my best effort. It was so frustrating always having someone push you, even when it felt like you were already giving your best. However, looking back, I wouldn’t change him at all. He always told me that if I worked hard the sky would be my limit and, in time, his words became my very own.
I am now full-time college student pursuing a degree in medicine, and these words my father spoke so long ago are still the guidelines by which I live my life. They have pushed me to become the man I am today. It has not been easy working to get ahead. However, like my father, I continue to work hard in the pursuit of my dreams and refuse to give up when things do not go my way. I am not always the smartest or most talented. At times, there have been people who have even told me I could never make something of myself, but that has never stopped me from pursuing my dreams. In every situation, I refuse to be outworked and am always the individual willing to put in everything that I have. This work ethic instilled in me by my father is what helps me succeed in these difficult situations. Every day I strive to be the best I can be no matter where I find myself. There has never been an obstacle large enough to stop me from obtaining my goals, and there never will be. No matter how difficult my future may be, I am confident that I will be able to stand firm and see any situation through to the end, and I have my father to thank for that.
