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In "Facing the Giant," Bailey Tran reflects on the power of perseverance, kindness, and preparing for challenges in life. Whether it’s studying for algebra tests or preparing for social studies exams, Bailey emphasizes the importance of steady persistence despite obstacles. The essay also highlights moments of generosity, as seen in the act of giving to someone in need. Both success and failure shape our journey; while failure can discourage, it also offers lessons on resilience. Choices matter, and striving for the best lays the foundation for future success.
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Facing the Giant By: Bailey Tran 4-30-13 7th period
Perseverance • Steady persistence in a course of action especially in spite of difficulties, obstacles, or discouragement. • When I was Studying for my algebras test so I can past.
Kindness • The state or quality of being nice to someone. • When I gave money to this guy on the street to let him buy stuff.
Giving your best. • To give your best means to give everything you have with all your power. • I want to complete college by studying 1 hour a day on weekends.
Preparing • Preparing for rain means to get ready for a heavy challenge. • When I started my social study STAAR test it seems very impossible because I didn’t know most of the answer.
Doing the Impossible • One time when I was playing this game, the enemy looks really hard but with playing a lot and not giving up I manage to beat it.
Persevere in defeat • Yes, Usually when I do fail I have this urged to just give up for some strange reason maybe because I cant stand losing to any thing.
Criticize or Encourager? • Mainly both when I succeed I encourage other to succeed as well, while other time when I fail I just blame people for my failure.
Choices in life • The thing I do like make good grades and other can help in the future for future school.
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