Overcoming Obstacles

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After reading chapter one many things cough my attention to continue my education no matter what obstacle may interfere in between hope, is the last resource a person should have. Believing in yourself is an important aspect that everyone should put into practice, whether in a career or not. The power of believing in yourself that as a person and student, you are capable to success and accomplished anything. Courage is inportant to accomplish a goal or a mission, by just believing in yourself. Self-motivation is my main guide to overcome any fear or struggled in college as well smear in my future career. To add on Comb is a perfect Illustration, you should not lose hope, when she thought her life couldn't change her " she asked God to heal

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