“Hard work pays off.” This is a quote by an unknown author, and is a phrase many prominent people have used in their speeches in the past. This is a saying that I have always believed, and had been my motivation whenever I had to overcome challenges in my life. I believe this way, from my own two experiences in the past.
Firstly, hard work preparing for my high school entrance exam paid off. To get into the Keio Girls High School, the very school that I have always wanted to get into, I had to study really hard. During my three years at junior high school, I devoted myself into the preparation; I went to cram schools, and studied until late at night everyday at home. I also sacrificed my vacation into studying. Although studying was not my thing, by setting a specific goal, and with my teachers always cheering me up, and my friends reaching for the same goal, I was able to try very hard. Without it, I wouldn’t have been able to make the best out of it. What’s more, I wouldn’t have been here as a sophomore at Keio University as I am now.
Secondly, hard work trying to improve my Squash skills paid off. I joined Squash club last April, and that was when I first stared playing Squash. Although I was just a beginner and couldn’t play it very well. I started to find joy in the very tactic sport and felt desperate to be better. I practiced hard, doing self training up to five times a week on some occasions, trying to achieve techniques for various playing styles and methods. With my seniors supporting and teaching me, I was able to improve my skills and was given a chance to play at the Inter college competition, which was my ultimate goal ever since I joined the club.
Keeping this words in my heart, had always lead me to grasp a chance and achieve a goal. Sometimes, there are times when things just don’t go the way you imagine. However, by believing that the hard work we’re doing now will surely pay off someday and continuing to make that effort, luck will always be with us. These experiences of overcoming my challenges will always be in my mind, and will always be my confidence when I face a difficulty in my future life.