TED ANKARA COLLEGE / 10-P
Climbing a Steep Hill
Defne KAYA
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Albert Einstein once said , “ Imagination is the preview to life ’ s coming attractions ”. This quote highlights the concept of future plans and goals starting off as small brainstorming ideas in the brain . Everything that is real now was once nothing more than a thought in someone ’ s head . Following this process of reflection , action is taken to carry out the vision . Imagination is truly everything , and it eventually draws all of life ’ s attractions . The only way to accomplish these goals is to put your whole heart into it and be prepared to push yourself to the point where you go over the walls that stand in your way . The individual needs to have courage , patience , and compassion . The major characteristics that one should have to take the first step and move past whatever obstacles they might face in the way . Enid Blyton states , “ The best way to treat obstacles is to use them as stepping stones . Laugh at them , tread on them , and let them lead you to something better ”. The point being made here is , challenges don ’ t always have to be viewed negatively . It is a logical progression on the road to success , and you could even picture it as a staircase . This staircase ’ s steps could present distinct difficulties at each turn . To overcome it and succeed , all that is required is a person ’ s willingness and mindset .
Following what has already been discussed , difficulties do not necessarily have to result in negative outcomes and consequences , because every setback or difficulty can teach a person a lesson or lead to personal growth . For instance , it could seem hard to overcome the obstacle of having a dream , by being unable to fulfill it due to a mental or physical inability . An athlete who has an injury and is unable to compete , or someone who suffers from a mental illness limiting their talents , are two examples of this . Being confronted by a social , racial , or mental barrier , and doing everything in your power to overcome it , is another frequently encountered challenge . This could be getting treated unfairly because of social norms .
A common known topic is a great portion of the female population on earth having experienced inequality and discrimination throughout history . Women have to deal with emotional and physical violence , being treated unfairly at work and at home , being refused opportunities to learn , earn , and lead , are just a few examples of this discriminatory behavior . The wisest thing someone can do in a small town is speak up and defend themselves without fear . Silence will only make the victim weaker and give the person who is causing this obstacle more power and confidence . One needs to speak up , in order to go past this . In order to educate others who might want to learn from this circumstance , they should share their experience and use their voice to raise awareness of it . In the future , if a situation like this arises again , they will be prepared and confident enough to speak up for themselves and get over the external barrier .
Coping with the difficulties of change is another issue that people encounter . For instance , having a stable job , but having a passion and purpose in life , which are separate from their current job , presents a challenge for that person . They would experience a great deal of change and would be taking a great risk if they decided to follow their aspirations . Even though it might sound frightening , doing something like this takes a lot of bravery . It is important to keep in mind that we are only given one chance to live on this planet , and failing to pursue our passions would be