It was from Bob that I began to learn to think. These are a few of the lessons I learned from Bob. "Nothing too good or too bad lasts too long." Try not to get too up or too down. Be meticulous, "take care of the details and the rest will take care of itself." When making a decision to do something ask three questions, "is it logical, is it fair, and will it work." If it's not logical don't do it. If it's logical but it's not fair, don't do it. If it's logical and it's fair, but it won't work…don't do it. And "there are three things you can't get back, the spent arrow, the spoken word, and the lost opportunity."
I believe these three people are the reason I am here today. Though I arrive here with no idea of what awaits I realize that the opportunities that will present themselves in the near future are like open doors in a long hallway. The question is which to enter? My mother has given me confidence to know that no matter which I choose I can be successful. Mr. Mitchell's gift was the knowledge that I don't have to do it alone, there are others out there trying to learn the same song and dance. No matter which door I enter I will seek out support so together we can be strong. And Bob has provided an intellectual and philosophical perspective from which to question this journey as it unfolds. I feel very privileged that...
It is these three people that are most responsible for who I am today.
I understand that my quest for a degree will not be without obstacles, however, I feel confident that I will overcome them and achieve my goals. I am highly motivated and I do not want to come to the end of my life with the regret of wondering what might have been. I appreciate the enormity of this endeavor, especially when measured with the other responsibilities I have at this time in my life, but I have no reservations about my ability to get the job done. I hope that once I have attained a bachelor's degree to go on and earn a master's degree and maybe even a doctorate.
I am very excited about earning a college degree. The potential value and benefits are enormous. A college degree is the key to many doors. I know that it is up to me to take the time to avail myself of the opportunities that now present themselves in order to accomplish my dreams. I believe I have been very fortunate to have been given the chances I have had thus far. I have a strong faith and believe I have an obligation to repay the community for the blessing that have been bestowed upon me. I hope this gives you a better idea of who I am and what I want to be.
Thank you for your time and attention.
