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While I was in Epcot, I watched a documentary on American history. Perhaps my expectations were too high and as a result, I wasn’t particularly enthralled. But there was something that struck a chord, something I believe to be a key aspect in the American success story!
Other than the native indigenous people, the U.S. is filled of European colonist who began to arrive in the 1600s. Over the years, there has been an influx of people arriving in the U.S. with their eyes set on a better life and their hearts set on the American Dream, making the U.S. a melting pot of diverse cultures and people. The U.S. was and to a certain extent, still is filled with those who are foreigners, pilgrims, voyagers. It is filled with those who are adventurous, those willing to leave their comfort zone and take up a new challenge. It is this attitude that breeds innovation. With little to lose and much to gain, they work hard and embrace challenges. They don’t fear failure.
When I reflect on my own life, how often do I shy away from a challenge? How often do I keep my opinions to myself as expressing my opinions opens me up to criticism and can hurt my pride. A couple of years ago, I told myself that I want to live a life with no regrets and I do believe I have stayed true to myself but in this coming term, I want to be more outspoken in class and more open to failure and criticism. I do not necessary want to be more opinionated but more willing to be wrong and to learn. This year, I want to emulate the American attitude of being proactive, working hard and not being afraid to fail.