Drive For Excellence

Ever since I was a kid, I've bagged awards and recognition. Up until now, I still get a few comments every now and then...most of which are compliments. Medals, trophies and certificates occupy some space in my room. All these and more have been achieved despite the fact that there is but a small amount of effort exerted on my part. I ain't writing to brag about my inherited intelligence and skill(if i really have one) for after all I'm not really one of the top performing students. As a matter of fact, I can't really be proud of any of these achievements(except maybe for one or two). Only a few may understand but there really is something more than numbers that has to be given recognition. One can hardly measure...that drive to succeed. Many have been given the talent but a few have been gifted with the perseverance, the courage to continue despite the failures, the heart that believes he can do it, the mind set on a specific goal and the ability to put more and more effort each time he falls. Now that's what deserves some recognition. I have never earned that one before but hopefully I'm now on my way to it....