My Work Ethic

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Lebron james once said, “nothing is given, everything is earned, you work for what you have”. Several years ago, I let the small things get to me. I knew I should have never listened to everything that I was told or even heard. Starting to work with my peers helped me become a better person and to improve on my grades. While looking up to new people they’ve put a positive and influential effect on me. If it wasn't for my family supporting me I wouldn't have achieved all of my goals. Throughout this experience, work ethic, friendship,family has helped me get where I am today. Attendance and good character is a very important work ethic trait to maintain. I started working at age 14 with my dad cutting grass. It taught me that you have to work …show more content…

There are many valuable things in life, but friendship may be one of the most important. The beginning of freshman year my friends went their separate ways. I never thought meeting new people would make a difference. As that one day came to me, I realized that having friends that help with everything makes things better. While growing up things can be done on my own. In a couple of months I’ll be going into the U.S.Marine Corps. Of course I’ll make friends, but none of them will mean as much as my family does. If it wasn’t because of my family I wouldn’t be where I am today. Being able to rely on my family is another reason why they're important. The first people I turn to when I feel discouraged or happy is my family and siblings. Throughout this experience, my family has instilled a great work ethic that’ll always be with me. My family has also taught me lessons and how valuable my morals are and that's something that I take to heart. The friendships i've made has me a better person because I surround myself with people that have their best interests in me and that's something I value and treasure for the rest of my life. Throughout this experience, work ethic, friendship,family has helped me get where I am

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