<p>Assignment: Can a situation that at first seemed unpromising lead to positive results?</p>
<p>All beautiful things have small beginnings. When someone has an idea, he or she builds on it and this ongoing process eventually leads to the creation of something beautiful, or in other words, he or she achieves what he or she intended to achieve. </p>
<p>People say that every obstacle can be turned into an opportunity and this simple phrase is true to quite a large extent. Ultimately, our success depends on our attitude towards things. </p>
<p>Five years ago, my cousin was jokingly, yet unfairly identified as the frog in the family due to her mediocre singing abilities. However, now, she is a lead soprano in a local choir. This was made possible due to sheer effort and determination on her part. Convinced that she could sing, my cousin undertook voice training and piano classes subsequently. She was pressed for time and had to juggle between Sociology classes, part time work at an orphanage, and music classes. However, she admirably rose to the challenge and was consistent in her attendance. Thus, she was able to develop her musical being and, like the caterpillar, the frog metamorphosised into a canary! </p>
<p>It is important to not be overcome by ones difficulties. As difficult as it is to do, one must maintain a positive air when carrying out an endeavour, despite the obvious struggles involved. </p>
<p>Organization has always been one of my key skills. However, when people lose faith in me, I lose faith in myself, and I am therefore not able to perform to my utmost abilities. At the beginning of my senior year in high school, my class decided to organize a concert in which several prominent local bands would perform. However, due to disputes between members in higher ranks, things did not look bright and the concert was about to be canceled as it weighed heavily on the authorities' pockets. As the organizer of the event, I felt powerless and lost faith in myself. A few weeks later, one of my closest friends pitched in an idea. She suggested that we host a concert after a fund raiser that was scheduled to happen a week later, and that we utilize the funds collected for the concert. Two weeks later, the concert was held and was a complete success. We earned almost Rs.150,000, which is a large sum in local terms. Thus, despite unpromising beginnings, a little extra push led to positive results.</p>
