What to avoid on the USC Newton's law essay?

College Essays
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<p>Heres the topic:
Newton’s First Law of Motion states that an object in motion tends to stay in motion in the same direction unless acted upon by an external force. Tell us about an external influence (a person, an event, etc.) that affected you and how it caused you to change direction. </p>

<p>Everything I think of isnt that great.
I dont want to write about anyone in my family because that is the epitome of a cliche
would it be ok to write about a historical figure that I have never met?
I have NO IDEA what to write about...</p>

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<p>i wrote mine about the documentary "Sicko" by Michael Moore and how it opened my eyes and such for that essay topic.</p>

<p>I have two rough drafts for two dif. questions, just deciding which one to improve upon.</p>