TED POLATLI COLLEGE / 10-A
The Epitome of Perseverance
Hilmi Batuhan GÜVENÇ
Not many people were hopeful for Space X when it was founded in 2002 . People thought that a private company could not compete with state space programs . The latter was worth billions of dollars and carried many years of experience . Elon Musk , however , had a dream . He was the man , with $ 150 million and no space experience , who wanted to build another safe place for human beings in space . It was undoubtedly a huge risk to take , but the importance of its impact on humanity kept Elon going . He decided to conquer the space industry and challenge all the obstacles that might cross his path for the best , for our best , instead of giving in to the comfort of his life . It was the dream of a better future for people that motivated him . Elon ’ s dream was different from what most people usually dream of . Unlike most dreamers , Elon wanted to create Hope for the inevitable darker days of our planet .
Most people do not usually bother to try their dreams come true , even those who try , give up after a while . However , Elon ’ s perseverance lies in his belief in his dream , he said ‘ I ’ d rather die thinking that humanity has a bright future ’, and that is why he did not give up after so many unsuccessful attempts . He wanted this dream not only for himself but also for everyone on the earth . He is the epitome of perseverance and a great example for hope and dreams .
If you pursue a dream that is above your personal gains , it could turn into a necessity for humanity , and that would give you strong reason to persevere .