The first this I believe essay I read was by illusionist, David Copperfield. In his essay, he stressed the value of kindness. He admitted that he wasn't the kindest person because people aren't born with the gift of being kind. Instead, we grow up hearing things like "kindness is for sissies" and "nice guys finish last." But he learned soon after his father's death that kindness doesn't have to be given in large packages, but small acts of kindness are good too. After reading this essay, I agree with his statement that "we're not trained for kindness." I think kindness just comes with how you're raised and how the people around you act. It takes an effort to be kind, but it's worth it to see what kinds of effects it has on people.
The next essay I read was by professional skateboarder, Tony Hawk. He believes that you should believe in what you do, even in other people don't believe in it. He believes in following your goals and doing what you love to do. In his story, he was looked down at by his high school careers teacher for pursuing his skateboarding career, but instead of giving into him and quitting, he just kept on doing what he loved to do. I can really learn from Tony Hawk's story because sometimes I feel like quitting things, but I need to learn to just focus on myself and what I can control, and follow my dreams.
The final essay I read was about failure and how failing in life is good for you. This man, Jon Carroll believes that "success is boring" and that you're not meant to succeed at something the first time around. Trying and failing, and trying things that you don't know you can do is how you're supposed to live life. I really agree with this essay because nothing is perfect, and there is always work to be done and room for improvement.
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