Perseverance is the key

 To me perseverance means to always stay strong and never give up when things get tough. The time I persevered the most was when I tried out for the varsity volleyball team and did not make it (volleyball is my favorite sport). I was so upset and hurt for a few days and I honestly just felt as if I should give up on the sport for good. I felt that I wasn't good enough to play anymore. It might seem a little over dramatic but it meant a lot to me. I am so glad I did not give up though. I persevered through it and now I'm practicing more and making myself even better and the sport. I realized now that just because I did not make the team this year doesn't mean I won't make it freshman year or sophomore year and so on.

 Character traits:
Integrity
Believe in yourself
Self-respect
Don't give in to peer pressure
Avoid drugs
Be yourself
Self-confidence
Perseverance
Courage
Humility
Teamwork
Good sportsmanship
Academics

In the video we watched nick has self confidence. He had self confidence because he does not seem down when he talks about his situation. He speaks loud and clear and seems happy with himself now.   Even though he may have a hard time he still has a good smile on his face and let's other people know they need to be confident in themselves too. Nick also believes in himself because even though he doesn't have the abilities most people do he perseveres and gets through it. He thinks he IS good enough and thinks he can get through anything. The last main character trait he has is courage. Nick of course has the decision to think less of himself and be ashamed of himself but he doesn't. He has the courage to stand up and let people know the hardships he's been through and to encourage other peoples to love themselves NO MATTER WHAT happens in life. Nick overall is a really great person and I think A LOT of people got inspired by his story.

I think I could relate to nick in some way but my time of perseverance is not nearly as rough as his. I was very upset and watneted to give up but I didn't. As for Nick his situation was something that he needed to use perseverance every single day. I actually think I could say I believe in myself like he does and I try to make myself a better person each day. I believe that even though there are small and big bumps in the road I could get through them no matter what type of situation it is.