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My goal in life
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A man who has no goal is like a ship without a rudder, so says Thomas Carlyle, a Scottish author. I agree. Everyone needs to have a goal in life. Having a goal gives us a purpose and focus in life. To set that goal, I asked myself what I want to do for myself, my family, and my country. Finally, I have arrived at the answer. I want to make the world a better place by giving off my time, my talent and my wealth.
To make the world a better place does not mean I have to be a king or a president. I can still achieve my goal by using my talent to highlight things that need changing. I have a flair for photography. I will use my skill to capture pictures that will send a powerful message to the world to do something, to help, to change, or to correct. A picture paints a thousand words. My photographs will promote awareness of issues and problems that need people's attention. By creating this awareness, some of the problems may be solved.
I will work hard to gain wealth but not for wealth's sake. I am confident that I will do well because of my determination and perseverance. The reality is that funding is important in any effort to solve the problems facing the world. Not only will I work at raising funds for worthy causes but I will contribute a portion of my wealth to support efforts to make life better for others less fortunate than I.
Having this goal in life makes one thing clear to me. I will not live not only for myself but for others. I must do my best in everything I do from now on starting with my studies. If I am going to make the world a better place, I have to work hard. I am a ship with a rudder and hard work is going to get me to my destination. | ||||||||||||||||||
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