We all start from the bottom of the food chain. It doesn’t matter if your parents are rich or poor. We aren’t born with clothes, money, or even a mindset to think for ourselves. But we do come with one thing; and that’s called a soul. A soul that can be molded in any way which determines our personality and even our future. As one of my most favorite entrepreneurs’ said, “When you create something that is popular, when you create a solution, you’re an innovator and you solve problems for people and they like what you have to offer”. This man’s name is Kim Schmitz. He turned a simple idea into a reality which has helped a variety of people worldwide. Almost every son and daughter looks up to their father and mother; don’t get me wrong I love my parents, but it’s the people like Kim Schmitz who make others want to better themselves. I am one of those people.
Kim was born on January 21st 1974, in Kiel Germany. As he got older he rose to fame in the 1990’s by becoming an alleged hacker and internet entrepreneur. Internet and technology are what goes through Kim’s mind 24/7. Like the rest of us Kim was born an infant with no knowledge whatsoever. He never knew he would become a person with a net worth of 200 million dollars but he changed his life by creating a website called Megaupload. This website launched in 2005; it provided a fast and reliable way for people to send large files over the internet. Now, you’re probably thinking, “Wow that’s it”. But there was one main thing that made this website extraordinarily special. Kim made the website unavailable to the government. The government couldn’t spy on these Megaupload users by infiltrating their documents or files such as any other mainstream emails and social networks like ya...
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..., having ownership, and most importantly having control of my life. I would love to spend more time with my family instead of working and I would also like the NSA to stop looking at what I’m up to every time I’m talking on the phone or on the internet.
Kim Schmitz later changed his surname to Dotcom due to his triumph and his love for Megaupload. The website that changed the way people share files was his source of success. I one day hope to have an invention that I am proud of. Like I said I am considered a Latino minority, but that does not offend me. Like money words that bring people down don’t exist to me as well. Entrepreneurs such as Kim Dotcom have brought positivity into my life. If this kind German fellow who doesn’t have a college education, , was raided by two helicopters, K9’s, 76 officers and became a millionaire why can’t I overcome minority status.
The quests for gold at the end of the rainbow, the hopes of thousands to one day live the fabled American Dream. Worldwide, everyone who is capable looks for their chance to strike it rich. Some of the most successful people today, such as Apple’s Steve Jobs and OK! Magazine’s Richard Desmond, have risen from tough backgrounds (Serafina). Growing up in abject poverty, these individuals found ways to push past the glass ceiling in their respective fields. Interestingly, many of them share similar obstacles on their way to the top.
Amin Ahmad was born in Calcutta, India. He now lives in Washington D.C. as a published author and has had some of his work appear in such prestigious journals as The Harvard Review (1). Knowing the intelligence and high credibility of the author makes his argument more substantial. Over the years he has built himself up in spite of being an immigrant. Ahmad is no longer looked down upon, because he has worked hard for his position in society. However he still feels the burden of discrimination when people judge him before they learn more than just his skin color. If no one takes the time to learn about his success and only look at the color of his skin or the looks of his passport then all of his hard work is for nothing. Ahmad did not let the world’s hate keep him from living his dream. He got passed the poverty and judgment to pursue his education and make something of his self. Not only is this inspiring; it is heat-warming. It is as if he is proving everyone who ever doubted him wrong. Everyone who looked down upon him with a watchful eye or whispered behind his back should be sulking in their seats.
I wasn’t poor but I wasn’t rich either, I was surrounded by an environment in which many people where in need of shelter and food because their families could not afford both. Just like poverty played a major role in my life, so did an ambitious and hardworking environment. Because those people I would see every day on the streets without food or a home, were the ones that had a bigger passion than anyone else, to one day be able to have a stable job and home for their family. This has shaped me to be who I am today, because I greatly appreciate what I have and take advantage of the opportunities I am given because not everyone is lucky enough to have what one
In my opinion, I have been through lots of obstacles. From one of my best friends dying to my grandmother passing, it’s hard. But I didn’t quit, I didn’t give up on life I moved on and lived for them. Purpose; be unique, not average. Growing up our biggest want is to fit in. The last thing we want to do is stand out. We should have a purpose in our life span. I want to make a difference wherever I can, and impact somebody in a massive way. Sacrifice; seek wealth not riches. A few things we sacrifice each day that go unnoticed are, Time, Money, Relationships, and health. All of those things we sacrifice leads up to us creating wealth. Not necessarily money, but having what we need to be successful. Use your wealth to change others. Even with money, don’t let it change you. I write all of this to say, I want to be the best me I can be. I constantly want to work on becoming a better version of myself. The goals I have set for myself aren’t what a normal person should believe. I am working on being unique and not average, but also keep a high quality of life and thought. If I practice these 7 keys throughout my journey, I will definitely see you all from the
The pool of opportunity has grown smaller from what it once was, and it seems that opportunity parallels the wealth in capitalist America—a small number of individuals are successful in their endeavors, and the rest must settle for less with disappointment and disillusionment. While hard work and perseverance may push individuals to new heights, the power of optimism and positive thinking can only take a person so far. The great American dream and frontier is only available to those with certain circumstances, and those circumstances are becoming less available to the new generation coming into the
Living in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, our culture has naturally valued prestige and luxuries. We admire fancy items and often judge other individuals by the clothes they wear, the car they drive, and the schools that they attend. The “American Dream” serves as a motivational factor for people; believing that hard work and dedication can bring “success” to ones’ life. Although this is partially true, it is difficult for individuals in the middle class and lower class.
In this world we are constantly being categorized by our race and ethnicity, and for many people it’s hard to look beyond that. Even though in the past many stood up for equality and to stop racism and discrimination, it still occurs. In this nation of freedom and equality, there are still many people who believe that their race is superior to others. These beliefs are the ones that destroy our nation and affect the lives of many. The people affected are not limited by their age group, sex, social status, or by their education level.
America’s pervasive acceptance of mediocrity has prevented society as a whole from standing up and taking bold steps in new directions. The typical mindset of society shapes our perception of success, which is entangling us into deep consequences. It seems that America is inventing
People from lower classes try to achieve success but tend to struggle depending upon their foundation. The problem that people don’t want see is that we all want to become successful, and have the capability to do so but are just restricted by the lack of income.
Throughout time, man has watched many successful people reach the apex in their career fields. Men like President Lincoln, President Kennedy, and Steve Jobs positively influence many and provide examples of success on a large scale. But many people do not realize that Lincoln, Kennedy, and Jobs all have one thing in common. All three men parents who did not see academic success as the most important thing in the lives of their children. But even without having academic superiority forced upon them, all three men became some of the most well-known and admired men in American culture. Their life stories prove that hard work and determination, not the heavy hand of an overbearing parent, provide them with legacies of charm and the ability to change the world.
The Downfall of Camila With the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution, many individuals took this opportunity to expand their standings within society. Men sought to overthrow the tyrannical government and redistribute the land evenly amongst all Mexicans. Mariano Azuela in The Underdogs describes the adventures of a successful rebel group who undergoes a mission to eliminate Federal forces. Women, on the other hand, sought to expand their rights with society and to break the norms established. The women who decided to join the combat roles were referred to as Las Soldaderas.
Whatever one thinks about all the time tends to happen, hence the title “Think and Grow Rich.” Using the examples of past success, such as his son and Edwin C. Barnes, Hill shows how a burning desire, persistence and other principles, if done effectively, can be combined to create favorable conditions towards success. This book is written to guide anybody, in any occupation, with everyday endeavors, because new inspirations can always be found. Hill stresses principles, methods that have to deal with the mind because it is a powerful weapon. This book was written during the Era of the Great depression, and it could still be used for modern day situations because the techniques, teachings and instructions do not get old.
my life the best it could be, and also knowing that it could come true, and
It is all a game, the institutions that individuals live in and system they abide to is a game. One could assume their fate is determined by personal choices and opportunities, but there is more that comes to play, especially when one is black in America. The system is rigged against African Americans and in Topdog/Underdog, Suzan-Lori Parks uses her characters, Lincoln and Booth, to explain the unjust, racist system that puts down Black people. She uses a card game to explain how the system is unfair and how people fall into traps of the system, and at the end, implies that an unjust system can lead to violence.
Finding the way in a new, scary, and suddenly oversized world is one of the hardest tasks a human ever undertakes. Finding the way against the odds and becoming successful, is something humans all wish for, but hardly ever reach. It takes a particular set of circumstances, no matter the connotation, to become truly exemplary. One of these exemplary outliers is Elon Musk, now successful billionaire ,and real life version of the Marvel genius, Tony Stark. Elon musk is a native South African and prior resident of the country, who used his negative setbacks to slingshot himself past his nemeses. Whether it was his driven love for engineering reinforced by the will to succeed to prove something to his bullies or the escape from