Determination: A Key Factor In Overcoming Social Obstacles
Determination
Everyone has experienced at least one difficult moment in their lives. Some people may have experienced many throughout their lives. Despite the struggles, it has not stopped many individuals from achieving their goals. Determination plays a key factor in overcoming significant odds by guiding individuals to overcome physical and socials obstacles when achieving their dream. Social obstacles are difficult challenges people are trying to raise and fight to benefit other people. A very great example of someone who overcame social obstacle is Nelson Mandela. He fought against racial discrimination and sought equal rights for everyone. Although he was arrested for 27 years in jail, Nelson Mandela did not stop his journey. In fact, after his release, he was able to organise a multicultural …show more content…
One of Nelson Mandela’s famous quote is, “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear” (Nelson Mandela) This quote showed that he was able to overcome his own fear with confidence. When he was fighting against racial discrimination he understood what his people needed. Due to his determination he is able to fulfill what should have been done right the first time. Another great example of a someone who overcame social obstacle is Malala Yousafzai. She is an equal right activist who fights for supporting education for women in Pakistan. Her controversial views lead to an attitude from the taliban in which she was shot three times. She was in critical condition but luckily she survived. Her injuries did not stop her from raising awareness for supporting education for woman. One of her famous quote is, “I don't want to be thought of as the "girl who was shot by the Taliban" but the "girl who fought for education." This is the cause to
Everyone has experienced at least one difficult moment in their lives. Some people may have experienced many throughout their lives. Despite the struggles, it has not stopped many individuals from achieving their goals. Determination plays a key factor in overcoming significant odds by guiding individuals to overcome physical and socials obstacles when achieving their dream. Social obstacles are difficult challenges people are trying to raise and fight to benefit other people. A very great example of someone who overcame social obstacle is Nelson Mandela. He fought against racial discrimination and sought equal rights for everyone. Although he was arrested for 27 years in jail, Nelson Mandela did not stop his journey. In fact, after his release, he was able to organise a multicultural …show more content…
One of Nelson Mandela’s famous quote is, “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear” (Nelson Mandela) This quote showed that he was able to overcome his own fear with confidence. When he was fighting against racial discrimination he understood what his people needed. Due to his determination he is able to fulfill what should have been done right the first time. Another great example of a someone who overcame social obstacle is Malala Yousafzai. She is an equal right activist who fights for supporting education for women in Pakistan. Her controversial views lead to an attitude from the taliban in which she was shot three times. She was in critical condition but luckily she survived. Her injuries did not stop her from raising awareness for supporting education for woman. One of her famous quote is, “I don't want to be thought of as the "girl who was shot by the Taliban" but the "girl who fought for education." This is the cause to