Overcoming Obstacles

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Facing obstacles and struggles is inevitable. Regardless of what they may be, we all have the choice to learn and grow, or back down and fail. I am bound to face many experiences in life that may leave me feeling defeated and discouraged. Reflecting on the endeavors I have successfully executed; it is important to consider the endeavors I grappled with. In 2015, I embarked up Emory Peak in Texas. I was determined to successfully climb this mountain. My brother and I were certain we had the skills to climb this the peak. However, it took longer than we had anticipated. We ran out of water, food and other necessities. As time passed, we feared we would not finish the climb before dark. With increasing exhaustion half way up the mountain, we decided

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