From a young age I have always wanted to be successful in life, to be wealthy and live a good life. Any American, any human, would want that for themselves. As I have grown up, my dreams for what I want to be have changed into more realistic things. I no longer dream the stereotypical child's dream to be a superhero. My ideas for the American dream for myself and how to achieve those dreams have been defined to me by four simple rules; work hard, always have a goal, stay focused, and have patience. These four rules have shaped my mind so as to make me one hundred percent dedicated to achieving my goals, whatever direction they take me.
Although I am just a Junior in High School, I have a good idea of what course I want my life to take. I know what goals I have set for myself to pursue. With the knowledge I have gained from studying history, books and documentaries, I have been surprised to realize that business is extremely intriguing to me. I feel confident that finance is the field I am most excited to become a part of. The branch I find most interesting is investing, such as in stocks and bonds. Having invested some of my own money into stocks already, I find watching the numbers change and fluctuate throughout the vast scope of investments to be alluring and fascinating.
The college where I would love to study business and attend school is Stanford University in California. My research shows that the school is ranked sixth best college in the United States. Stanford offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular courses and activities to the students who attend there. Stanford University offers every possible type of business focus from simple to complex to dual degrees. I am excited to explore the courses available for me to choose from to help me shape my future.
I know that when I graduate from college and have earned my degree, my rule of "having patience" will be very important to me. I will need to be able to find employment to support myself, but be selective in my job search to be able to place myself in the best position to achieve my goals for the future. I may not find my dream job for a while. I may be faced with difficult personal choices to be able to follow my dream. I will most likely need to start at the bottom and work my way up to the position I want. I understand that college is just a starting point in my plan for myself and that joining the work force is a huge step to take toward fulfilling my dreams.
In conclusion, I can see myself achieving my dreams, due to the drive and determination I have to see myself succeed. One day I hope to see myself in an executive chair and look back on the past, congratulating myself on what I have worked so hard to accomplish.
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