<p>I usually punch a lot of stuff.</p>
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<p>Generally no one knows how they’re going to do…it’s the uncertainty that worries them. And stress isn’t really a choice, though it’s possible to control it on some level.</p>
<p>^ Eh, debatable. For example, if you’ve been getting A’s on math tests all your life, why should you be stressed out about the next one?</p>
<p>Because of the disclaimer, past results won’t guarantee future results.</p>
<p>Well. I love to prove people wrong. and this thing keeps me going.</p>
<p>After my birth, doctor said I won’t be alive more than 2-3 weeks. So, I made my first impact there :D</p>
<p>I just think of all my past accomplishments, words of wisdom and to always know that everyday won’t be perfect. I believe;
“The world conspires to help one reach his personal legend”.
A paraphrased excerpt from “The Alchemist”.</p>
<p>My 4 kids.</p>
<p>^ Nice one.</p>
<p>For me it’s seeing other people from my family struggle. They’ve gone through things far worse than I’ve experienced, so I might as well take care of my business with a good attitude.</p>
<p>My motivation for getting through school, besides getting into college and having more school, is orchestra. I can’t be in an orchestra if I’m not in school and I can’t stay eligible for one if I don’t maintain my grades.</p>
<p>A drive down to the local doughnut place and the walk of shame that follows.</p>
<p>I don’t want to be a quitter. I’ve seen my friends who have given up on their dreams. It’s scary.</p>
<p>This is pretty complicated, but I want to share…
Whenever I’m feeling overworked or out of it, my motivation is knowing that it’s what I need to do in order to be where I want to be in the future-a Long Island school superintendent. On Long Island there is a huge achievement gap (i.e. our worst school district, with a 38% graduation rate, borders one with a 99% graduation rate), very high racial segregation, and it was quite a problem for me. 3.5 years ago, I moved very abruptly from my childhood home because of school district issues, and I’ve never been able to really get over it. I dream of being in a position where I can change that. And I don’t mean I want to change my own past, I just want to change the future for many other kids. And that dream is what keeps me going.</p>
<p>From a larger perspective: the fact that I want certain things- in life, for the world etc. and that I won’t be able to get them unless I persevere and do well.</p>