Failure-Personal Narrative Analysis

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The first time I remember experiencing failure was my 8th grade year. I tried out for the basketball team in 8th grade, having my height and length I thought my spot was for sure. I was completely wrong. After school we had tryouts and I tried my best but skill wise I was behind. I couldn't make layups like everyone else. I couldn't shoot the best either. But my defense was actually good. I stayed in front of anyone who tried to dribble in front of me. No one broke my ankles I was always right there. But I just didn't feel as if I was good enough compared to the other competition in the gym. Everyone else seemed on another level when it came to scoring I kinda knew I wasn't gonna make it like I thought I was. So the next day I went looking for the list to see if I made the team…. I didn't. My heart dropped from the sight of not seeing my name on the list. I was so depressed thinking I was gonna be playing with all my friends. All my friends made the team and I was just left out of the group. I felt so bad knowing I failed to make the team. Everyday …show more content…

It made me want to prove to everyone that I can do better. That I am better than what people may sometimes think. So that summer that's what I did. My aunty who used to play in the WNBA helped me train most of the summer. She helped me develop a shot and layup so that I would be prepared for the next year in high school. It was hard and annoying most of the time training just to make the team next year. But I kept the thought of failing in my head to push me. I didn't want to end up in the same situation again like last year. I had a lot to prove to others that I'm not a failure. So I kept pushing myself to do better. Next year came and we had tryouts. I made the freshman A team and I was so proud all year I got to play with my friends and it was so much fun. I was so proud of myself for not giving up just because I got knocked down and

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