“If I do not believe as you believe, it proves that you do not believe as I believe, and that is all that it proves,” wrote author and political activist Thomas Paine, his belief, regarding beliefs. Every person has the right to believe in what they choose, but no one has the right to tell him or her that he or she is wrong. Merriam-Webster defines belief as “conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon especially when based on examination of evidence.” Beliefs are not restricted to religious things, and they can be as simple as believing that you will wake up tomorrow. You reached this conclusion based on the fact that you have woken up every other morning. Some common beliefs are the “Five Second Rule:”
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Succeeding is defined by Merriam-Webster as “doing what you are trying to do” and “achieving the correct or desired result.” The achievement desired can vary greatly from person to person, especially with age. For instance, success for an adult might be paying off the car or getting a job, while for a young child it may be tying their shoe or making his or her own breakfast. Whatever the end goal is, success can only be reached by working towards the goal. Merriam-Webster defines failure as “falling short” and “lack of success.” Failure can occur at any point while striving towards the goal, as any attempt at succeeding involves multiple steps, and each step requires successful completion. Failure is expected, and it is because of failure that perseverance and determination show in additional attempts at success. The more often a person fails and takes a second chance, the stronger he or she becomes, and his or her chance at ultimately succeeding and reaching his or her goal increases dramatically. Without failure, success would not have any meaning, and the achievement has a greater significance if it required hard work. It is also through mistakes and upsets that the right way is learned. When I was not chosen for the elite softball team I tried out for the first time, I was upset, but after working hard all winter and getting selected for a second team, I felt accomplished. This success led to another: beating the team I had been cut from. The win was made even sweeter knowing that I had shown the other team’s coach how talented I was. This event helped cement my belief in the necessity of
Succeeding is defined by Merriam-Webster as “doing what you are trying to do” and “achieving the correct or desired result.” The achievement desired can vary greatly from person to person, especially with age. For instance, success for an adult might be paying off the car or getting a job, while for a young child it may be tying their shoe or making his or her own breakfast. Whatever the end goal is, success can only be reached by working towards the goal. Merriam-Webster defines failure as “falling short” and “lack of success.” Failure can occur at any point while striving towards the goal, as any attempt at succeeding involves multiple steps, and each step requires successful completion. Failure is expected, and it is because of failure that perseverance and determination show in additional attempts at success. The more often a person fails and takes a second chance, the stronger he or she becomes, and his or her chance at ultimately succeeding and reaching his or her goal increases dramatically. Without failure, success would not have any meaning, and the achievement has a greater significance if it required hard work. It is also through mistakes and upsets that the right way is learned. When I was not chosen for the elite softball team I tried out for the first time, I was upset, but after working hard all winter and getting selected for a second team, I felt accomplished. This success led to another: beating the team I had been cut from. The win was made even sweeter knowing that I had shown the other team’s coach how talented I was. This event helped cement my belief in the necessity of