In my life, I have been dealt an interesting hand of cards.

I won’t say that I have had the hardest life and I definitely won’t say it is the easiest.

But one thing that might separate me from a lot of people is that I have powered through a lot of things. Even though there have been moments where I just want to give up, I don’t. I will always try to push through problems no matter what.

My mind is a very hard thing to figure out.

I go through these moments when I feel like I want to give up. I have moments where I feel like I can’t keep going and then it hits me; that second wind of passion and I keep pushing onward.

My thought process is a very lovely equation: what I want + passion for that thing + pain from the past = drive to get that thing.

I’ve watched people give up and to me, that is just not an option. Through any health issue I’ve ever had, I’ve never let it stop me.

I used to let it get me down but then I realized that I can’t change anything but I can keep going.

There’s so much I want to accomplish in my life and I refuse to give up on any of my dreams.

One thing that I have learned is this: When you put your mind to something and you truly want something, you won't give up. So when you think about giving up, push a little harder.

If you want to accomplish something, keep going for it. Keep fighting for it and don't give up until there's nothing more you can do.

There have been many times where I have wanted something but I have failed trying to get it. But I keep going and going until I can't possibly go anymore (or what I want isn't possible to get anymore).

If something is worth it to you, then you will continue striving for it. You will know if it is or isn't something you want by how you feel about something.

Stay on YOUR path and never stray away from what YOU want.

Most importantly, a good reminder is to remember that your past doesn't determine your future.

I want my life to be better than it has been so far. I want to be successful and I want to be happier.

I want to accomplish more than those before me did. I want to make a change and a differemce.

I want to feel like I have nothing to worry about.

And that is why I will never give up.