An Essay About MYSELF

Based on the influence of my Father’s lifestyle, whereby he grew up as one who is never afraid of trying out new things and taking steps towards achieving daunting tasks, I believe I developed an outstanding quality that best defines me as a RISK-TAKER – one who does not cower or considers impossibilities, but faces any given situation, without fear.
During my first year in Secondary School, I got tired of the teaching method and temper of my class teacher and wrote to the School’s Principal, a ‘Composition’ on why she (my class teacher) should be replaced, despite the counter comments from my classmates who were afraid to even speak up. My letter was not ‘outrightly’ acknowledged though, and the whole scenario subsequently got dramatic, but I did not refrain from doing what I dared to do, because I do not stifle from taking steps towards achieving a desired goal or from making decisions regardless of the possible consequences or embarrassments and how unrealistic and unattainable they may appear, insofar as my actions are geared towards creativity and improvement. And like ‘a dog to a bone’, I am relentless and tenacious even in the face of setbacks, and do not believe that there is a problem or goal that cannot be solved or achieved, and whatever it will take, I dare to do it, especially because I am always in constant sought after activities that require fearlessness, bravery, and are considered “crazy”.
I learnt to drive a car without a hands-on, practical training anywhere, but by simply reading books, watching videos and receiving occasional explanations from my father. In other words, with certain degree of experience and training, backed up with gut instinct, I can decide to embark on great endeavours that require more than what I am presently equipped with. And though such actions may seem unwise, impracticable, untenable or even