Mitchell Hayutt, Period 5, 10/15/20, Day B

 At this point in current time, what specific goals do you have for yourself? Why?

     At this point in my life, my main goal is to get into one of the colleges of my dreams and succeed in the world of finance. This is a huge goal for me because I know that the world of finance relies on connections and communication. These factors are the main reason that I strive to get into a school like UPenn or NYU. These schools offer not only a top tier education, but also a vast amount of connections that will help me secure an incredible job right after college. If I can achieve this, my next goal is to just work hard and succeed throughout college. I want to be a standout student in terms of my grades and my social participation in events and clubs. In other words, I hope that my college experience is a perfect balance between academic success and a generally great time with new friends. 

How do you demonstrate resilience towards achieving this goal? 

   I have been demonstrating resilience towards achieving this goal all throughout high school. Ever since freshman year, I knew that I would have to get the best grades possible in every class if I wanted to get into a top tier college. Thus, I’ve been consistently opting to take the most rigorous AP classes, and making sure that I worked hard and did well in all of these classes. In addition, I spent a lot of my time volunteering and participating in clubs because I knew that this would also help me in my college applications process. Over these past four years, I’ve taken upon a lot of difficult challenges, including some of the toughest classes that the school offers. No matter how complex the challenge, I always found a way to adapt and overcome, because I know that resilience and cooperation are vital qualities that will help me in my future. 

How does the world around you affect your perception of this goal? 

    As I get closer and closer to achieving my goal, I start to feel like I could have done so much more than I have done. This is because the world is always adapting and improving in countless ways, and it is impossible for us to keep up with the constant change. It seems as if every year, it gets harder and harder to achieve your dreams, and only the strongest and most determine actually succeed. Although it may seem difficult, I still pride myself in finding inspiration from people around me who have succeeded in the past. I choose to surround myself with other positive people who want to work hard and succeed in life. I also choose my role models and other people that I choose to idolize very selectively. The best idols are those that have succeeded due to their own hard work, and are able to inspire young and motivated students, such as myself, to achieve their dreams.