How do you face the problems you encounter? Every day, people have to face challenges to reach their goals. Perhaps you can't get something you need or are struggling to finish something. I can relate in that sometimes I struggle to finish my homework because there are questions I am unsure of how to solve. To overcome this challenge, I ask for help from others. Despite being faced with seemingly insurmountable problems, one is able to get through these problems. With determination, perseverance, and the support of others, it is possible to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
If you have determination, you can overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. If you have ever read an article similar to “A Police Stop Changed This Teenager’s Life” by Amy B Wang, you will know that a teenager named Jourdan Duncan was determined to achieve his goals. He was willing to walk every day instead of spending money on transportation to go to work and save for college. When people are determined to achieve their goals, they can overcome any obstacles they encounter. In historical texts such as “Women in Aviation” by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack, readers learn how Bessie Coleman's determination allowed her to overcome obstacles and achieve her dreams. In life, people who have determination and dedication to things can take them very far. Bessie Coleman was committed to working hard to try to go to France and accomplish her dream of flying. People need to be determined and work hard to be a step closer to achieving their goals.
With perseverance, you can face your problems and accomplish your goals. Myths like “The Flight of Icarus” retold by Sally Benson describes how someone's perseverance allows them to achieve their goals. Daedalus persevered through the challenge placed by the king, King Minos, and finally came up with a solution to overcome his obstacle. When people are perseverant, they have the motivation to try and achieve their goals. Even when there were many obstacles they had to face, they did their best to push through. The historical text, “Women in Aviation” by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack, Bessie Coleman persevered and overcame obstacles. Bessie Coleman refused to submit to the gender roles of society and persevered in following her dream. If someone had to face obstacles similar to these, they would give up. People must persevere to overcome the challenges that prevent them from achieving their goals.
Sometimes, people need a helping hand to overcome obstacles and accomplish their goals. Stories like “Thank You, M’am” by Langston Hughes, show how everybody may need a helping hand if they want to overcome the obstacles that are in the way of achieving their goals. The boy, Roger, had many obstacles to overcome at the beginning of the story, but thanks to Mrs. Jones’s support and understanding, he could change and overcome them. Regardless of whether they know it or not, people occasionally need help or a nudge in the right direction from others to be a step closer to achieving their goals. The article, “A Police Stop Changed This Teenager’s Life” by Amy B Wang shows how Jourdan Duncan also receives some help. Corporal Keffer helps Jourdan overcome his obstacles by allowing him to continue working toward his goal and making this goal easier to achieve. In life, people will need to receive some help from others to succeed.
People who are determined, persevere, and receive some help from others are closer to achieving their goals while overcoming obstacles. Determination and perseverance allow you to push through things, even when they are hard. A helping hand is something that can help you get further ahead and overcome obstacles. Whenever you face a problem, be determined, persevere, and ask for a helping hand when needed. With that in mind, ask yourself: what obstacles can you overcome to achieve your goals and how can these qualities help you achieve them?
