College Essay About Legacies

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Legacy Essay
Legacy is how you want to be remembered by people. Some people will leave great legacies, but others will leave careless ones. If you asked me in the beginning of middle school, “What will your legacy be by the end of 8th grade,” I would have said “I don't know” or “I don't think I would have left a legacy.” I have left legacies outside of school, but when I'm standing in my cap and gown receiving my diploma I’m going to hope I left a bold legacy. Now It's the start of 8th grade, a brand new year full of opportunities. It's time to start my legacy, are you ready?

When I leave my great legacy, I will have definitely impressed my family, friends and especially my teachers. I would love to be an example for the new students that …show more content…

To me success is knowing that I didn't just meet my goal, I overachieved my goal. If I don't meet my goals, that's fine. All I need is to try my hardest and give it my all and I will be fulfilled. Reaching your goals is important but It is very necessary to sit down and think about other stuff like, what you value or what is important to you. The most important things to me is my family, friends, health and education. I also value achievement, adventure, happiness and knowledge. In total with your view of accomplishment and success in mind, you can succeed and reach your goals.

I encourage you to always stay determined and focused on anything you do so you can not just succeed but you can over-achieve. Without exception you need to stay open-minded and be careful of your actions cause everything you do can affect your legacy. A quote from Swami Sivananda states “Put your heart, mind and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret to success.” This quote influences me because it's stating that just try your best in everything you do and you will succeed, not just your goals but in life as well.

“My Mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some humor, and some style. “ - Maya

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