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This I Believe

I believe that staying focused, believing in yourself, and working hard will allow you to accomplish many goals throughout your life. Whether it is a desire to succeed in school, work or any other personal aspect of life, ambitions are a great way to stay motivated and determined. Surrounding yourself with optimistic attitudes and supportive people can make a positive impact on achieving your dreams as well. As a swimmer, all of these concepts are important to me, as I use them in my everyday life. My core beliefs are based on the principles of staying focused and determined, believing and trusting in yourself, and pushing through the pain to get the hard work done.
Staying focused is very crucial when you are striving to achieve one of your goals. Staying focused and determined to accomplish your dreams may be difficult at times, but life is not always easy. It may seem easy to get distracted by other aspects of your life, but if you stay focused on what it is you are striving for, it can be done. Life has its ups and downs, but a purposeful mind and positive attitude can be helpful. “The pain of discipline will always be less than the pain of regret.” (Scott Bonine) This quote was given to me by my coach. Whenever I am struggling, whether it is in school or swimming, I always think about this quote and how much I believe in these words. Therefore, always do the best you can, which leads to believing in yourself.
Believing in yourself will allow you to increase your self-confidence. The mind is a powerful thing, and if you tell yourself encouraging thoughts, it can really bring out positive effects. It is imperative to believe in yourself and trust your own judgment. If you have a negative mindset and don’t believe in yourself, it can hold you back. “Believe in yourself. Believe in the power you have to control your own life, day by day. Believe in the strength that you have deep inside, and your faith will help show you the way. Believe in tomorrow and what...