* This was an essay that I had to write for school. The essay took a very long time for me to write, as I put a lot of thought into it, but I decided to post this because the PokeBeach community really doesn't know me as a person, rather as a battler. So here it is, the ripple effect, and how I, as a human, affect the people around me (I decided not to put that I affect Pokemon communities...).
Perception is an exponential component to the formation of ideas and thoughts that ultimately shape our entire lives. The ability to perceive potential in any previously-pronounced corrupted, visionary entities is a unique talent in of itself, and should be used to one’s advantage. As previously labeled, “The root of all evil” and “The barometer of a society’s virtue,” money is ironically the main source for how I will have the ability to affect other people, in ways unorthodox to the congruent society. While the perception of money has been skewed within the past couple hundred years, if one can grasp the potential, and thus wield it for his advantage, then significant strides can be made to assist others engrossed in financial instabilities. While the positive influx in net gains is an incredible source of stimulation towards the people in need, the charity associated with your own blood-line is equally important, and is omnipresent within the bounds of balance. I am a firm believer in the quote, “Charity begins at home,” and will also dedicate a majority of my time to help them in any way possible, which will benefit my cousins who live in a non-opportunistic country. Furthermore, TaeKwondo, a format of martial arts which pulsates corresponding actions, has given me alternate views on any given subject, and has really has provided me the opportunity to affect the morale of not only myself, but also the morale of my teammates. While TaeKwondo has some major differentials in terms of overall efficiency and assistance, it is still yet another facet that allows me to give back what has been the beneficiary of my success for so long.
While as misunderstood as money can be, it truly represents the element for which I devote my entire life to, the overall betterment of the people around me. If I in any way possible could be a positive impact through the use of this bartering tool, then the overall synopses for which I stand will be accomplished. Conversely, money has also formulated ideas and passions which ultimately has shaped who I am as a person, and who I plan to portray. Obviously every start to another adventure requires a certain amount of information. Harvard and Wharton were the two colleges that really influenced my whole idea of money in the first place. The first time I was given a Harvard Business Review magazine, I hurriedly and intently read through it, digesting any piece of information I could find. While business in general was the area I wanted to go into, I still needed a way to search for the exact variant of business I actually wanted to participate in. David Lindahl, a billionaire in his own rights, was holding a conference in Philadelphia, and my father and I decided to attend. The way in which he spoke was influential, but what really persuaded me to dive head-over-heels for his idea was that he was able to change the lives of so many others, not just his own personal bank stash. Through the use of buying apartment complexes, he was able to supply affordable housing to people who couldn’t afford it, donate to charities, spend more time with his family, teach the masses how to affect people in the way he has to so many, and really any other positive crevice for which he could possibly venture. Within the next couple of months, David instructed me in the ways of investing and the special ability that it gives you to affect others. Immediately I became moved, and from that moment on, decided that this was what I would be doing for the rest of my life.
In relation to business, charity goes hand in hand. Though some people still view “rich” people as snobbish and concealing, most, if not all, give back to the community. The Bible has a lot of passages that I agree with, but in one instance, it attempts to correlate the message that if someone only has one penny, yet they give that penny to charity, they effectively are giving more than someone who is wealthy, yet gives per-say one million dollars. With this in mind, I whole heartedly disagree with this thesis because what the actual donation does also plays as a very large variable in how beneficial your contributions actually are. If your basis was just to simply determine your self worth, then that is a good lesson, but in terms of affecting the masses, a larger donation will always have the dominant stature. As already mentioned, family is a huge part of my life, and I take it very seriously. A large majority of my cousins are still in the Philippines, and the conditions that some of them live in are truly horrendous. When I get the opportunity, attending to their needs and supplying them with any form of reassurance will be my first overall goal. With that in mind, I hope that my efforts may possibly affect their lives, and hopefully ripple into their children’s lives.
Incidentally, the final facet for which I affect other people is through TaeKwondo. While knocking people out is not particularly productive (the actual translation is “The way of the foot and fist”), the way for which it enables the user to concentrate all of one’s chi and abilities really gives another take on life. In essence, however, while TaeKwondo has affected me with different takes on life, I also motivate my other team-mates to excel in whatever variant of competition they plan to go into. It is my job, as a member of the team, to make sure that my team-mates do the best that they can possibly muster up. If someone lacks the self-confidence, then I immediately rush right in, and assure him that he has the opportunity to win, and all he needs to do is believe in himself. The standards that I place on myself and others is truly immaculate, but I honestly believe that I’m doing them a favor, as that trait will benefit them in not only TaeKwondo, but also any area of work that they plan to go into.
All things considered, the ripple effect that I produce, and anyone for that matter, can largely impact one person, while also benefiting the next person in contact with them. As previously shown, David Lindahl was able to positively affect me, and I now have aspirations that many would not even dream of partaking in. While some of my goals may seem slightly outlandish (such as being a billionaire, though as egotistical as it sounds, will give me that extra ability to create an equilibrium with others in need), I always remember this quote from Michael Jordon, “Limits, like fears, are just an illusion.” That quote has gotten me through so many obstacles in life, and I plan on always using it to create even more ripple effects throughout the course of my life. As my mother always says, shoot for the moon, as at the very least, you’ll land with the stars.
The Ripple Effect
Perception is an exponential component to the formation of ideas and thoughts that ultimately shape our entire lives. The ability to perceive potential in any previously-pronounced corrupted, visionary entities is a unique talent in of itself, and should be used to one’s advantage. As previously labeled, “The root of all evil” and “The barometer of a society’s virtue,” money is ironically the main source for how I will have the ability to affect other people, in ways unorthodox to the congruent society. While the perception of money has been skewed within the past couple hundred years, if one can grasp the potential, and thus wield it for his advantage, then significant strides can be made to assist others engrossed in financial instabilities. While the positive influx in net gains is an incredible source of stimulation towards the people in need, the charity associated with your own blood-line is equally important, and is omnipresent within the bounds of balance. I am a firm believer in the quote, “Charity begins at home,” and will also dedicate a majority of my time to help them in any way possible, which will benefit my cousins who live in a non-opportunistic country. Furthermore, TaeKwondo, a format of martial arts which pulsates corresponding actions, has given me alternate views on any given subject, and has really has provided me the opportunity to affect the morale of not only myself, but also the morale of my teammates. While TaeKwondo has some major differentials in terms of overall efficiency and assistance, it is still yet another facet that allows me to give back what has been the beneficiary of my success for so long.
While as misunderstood as money can be, it truly represents the element for which I devote my entire life to, the overall betterment of the people around me. If I in any way possible could be a positive impact through the use of this bartering tool, then the overall synopses for which I stand will be accomplished. Conversely, money has also formulated ideas and passions which ultimately has shaped who I am as a person, and who I plan to portray. Obviously every start to another adventure requires a certain amount of information. Harvard and Wharton were the two colleges that really influenced my whole idea of money in the first place. The first time I was given a Harvard Business Review magazine, I hurriedly and intently read through it, digesting any piece of information I could find. While business in general was the area I wanted to go into, I still needed a way to search for the exact variant of business I actually wanted to participate in. David Lindahl, a billionaire in his own rights, was holding a conference in Philadelphia, and my father and I decided to attend. The way in which he spoke was influential, but what really persuaded me to dive head-over-heels for his idea was that he was able to change the lives of so many others, not just his own personal bank stash. Through the use of buying apartment complexes, he was able to supply affordable housing to people who couldn’t afford it, donate to charities, spend more time with his family, teach the masses how to affect people in the way he has to so many, and really any other positive crevice for which he could possibly venture. Within the next couple of months, David instructed me in the ways of investing and the special ability that it gives you to affect others. Immediately I became moved, and from that moment on, decided that this was what I would be doing for the rest of my life.
In relation to business, charity goes hand in hand. Though some people still view “rich” people as snobbish and concealing, most, if not all, give back to the community. The Bible has a lot of passages that I agree with, but in one instance, it attempts to correlate the message that if someone only has one penny, yet they give that penny to charity, they effectively are giving more than someone who is wealthy, yet gives per-say one million dollars. With this in mind, I whole heartedly disagree with this thesis because what the actual donation does also plays as a very large variable in how beneficial your contributions actually are. If your basis was just to simply determine your self worth, then that is a good lesson, but in terms of affecting the masses, a larger donation will always have the dominant stature. As already mentioned, family is a huge part of my life, and I take it very seriously. A large majority of my cousins are still in the Philippines, and the conditions that some of them live in are truly horrendous. When I get the opportunity, attending to their needs and supplying them with any form of reassurance will be my first overall goal. With that in mind, I hope that my efforts may possibly affect their lives, and hopefully ripple into their children’s lives.
Incidentally, the final facet for which I affect other people is through TaeKwondo. While knocking people out is not particularly productive (the actual translation is “The way of the foot and fist”), the way for which it enables the user to concentrate all of one’s chi and abilities really gives another take on life. In essence, however, while TaeKwondo has affected me with different takes on life, I also motivate my other team-mates to excel in whatever variant of competition they plan to go into. It is my job, as a member of the team, to make sure that my team-mates do the best that they can possibly muster up. If someone lacks the self-confidence, then I immediately rush right in, and assure him that he has the opportunity to win, and all he needs to do is believe in himself. The standards that I place on myself and others is truly immaculate, but I honestly believe that I’m doing them a favor, as that trait will benefit them in not only TaeKwondo, but also any area of work that they plan to go into.
All things considered, the ripple effect that I produce, and anyone for that matter, can largely impact one person, while also benefiting the next person in contact with them. As previously shown, David Lindahl was able to positively affect me, and I now have aspirations that many would not even dream of partaking in. While some of my goals may seem slightly outlandish (such as being a billionaire, though as egotistical as it sounds, will give me that extra ability to create an equilibrium with others in need), I always remember this quote from Michael Jordon, “Limits, like fears, are just an illusion.” That quote has gotten me through so many obstacles in life, and I plan on always using it to create even more ripple effects throughout the course of my life. As my mother always says, shoot for the moon, as at the very least, you’ll land with the stars.
