Good Essay On What Do You Value?

Personal values

Personal Audit
Connect and Reflect
The personal audit show how I focus my energy towards my career by spending less time on resting and most of the time is committed to my studies. Majority of the daily activities reflects my personal value such showing compassion by helping others and being committed to my studies as a way of shaping my future. At the end of the day, I show my thankfulness value by praying and devotion every morning to ask God for forgiveness. However, instead of sharing stories with classmates, I should be seeking for academic support from my colleagues in order to remain focused on my studies. In addition, I should have reduced time for watching TV and resting and spend that time with the family as a way of sharing love with my family members.

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Confidence makes the cake.
All my life, I had always anticipated joining the most prestigious institutions of learning despite my poor family background. I burnt the midnight oil and worked out the best out of me to succeed. I knew in the end that I could emerge victoriously and pass my exams with flying colors. Surprisingly, I emerged the second best student in our county. I got an admissions letter to the university, but I lacked the financial ability to sponsor my education. All was not lost, and I was confident that my dreams would come true. I decided to approach the Minister of Education and seek for a scholarship from the government. Rumors had it that the Minister was a very high profile individual, and a typical citizen could access him easily. I evaluated the best way to approach the office, and finally I succeeded. I met the Minister and submitted my sponsorship request. I was very confident to share with him the financial constraints experienced by my family as both parents were jobless. The Minister was surprised by confidence and courage. Believe it or not, I was offered a full scholarship to join the university that I preferred. I realized that confidence makes the cake.