My Greatest Achievement Essay

My greatest achievement to date, started when I was only ten years old. Little did I know that the decision I would make as a fifth grader would shape not only my life choices, but what kind of person I would grow up to be. The decision was joining The Boy Scouts of America. Up-until fifth grade being a part of Boy Scouts was something I enjoyed but was mostly something my parents made me participate in. My main interest consisted of playing basketball with my closest friends. The problem was that the basketball practice time was at the exact same time as the boy scout meeting time. My parents, understanding my love for basketball, sat me down and asked me which activity I would rather pursue. The choice was entirely mine. I spent the next

I enjoyed Boy Scouts so much that I obtained its highest rank, Eagle, this my greatest achievement. On my climb to the rank of Eagle I have been given many life experiences that most people have never had. These experiences consists of, learning about the environment and the responsibility it requires to maintain a healthy environment, becoming ethnically cultured, learning cooking techniques, learning about astronomy, learning how to rock climb safely, learning about fire safety, learning how to signal with flags, learning about pioneering, learning about the importance of physical fitness and personal management, learning how to sail, learning how to distinguish and track animals in the wilderness, learning carpentry skills, obtaining confidence during public speaking, learning how to survive in the wilderness, backing packing hundreds of miles through the New Mexico wilderness, learning CPR, participating in community service, learning the importance of teamwork, learning the importance of leadership, and the list goes on and on. As I neared the end of my scouting career I decided to become a den leader, to help younger cub scouts mirror my experience with