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Achievement is a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill.

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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong made history. He became the first human to set foot on the moon. People around the world watched and listened as Neil slowly climbed down the ladder of the lunar la...

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Heroes

Achievement Hero: bethany

Submitted by reiley my hero is Bethany Hamilton because of what happened to her she never gave up. I just finished reading her book and i loved it. She is my hero because she kept pushing on and never gave up. She has inspired me to never give up and keep trying even... Read more

Achievement Hero: Tressie

Submitted by My Hero My aunt Tressie is my hero because she is successful. She is always smiling. She is smart and hard working. She is extremely funny. Tressie is super pretty. She is so nice. She always has good advice. Tressie never seems to have a bad da... Read more

Achievement Hero: Hilary

Submitted by Gerogia P. Do you have a person you look up to? Well I do, it is my mom. I look up to her because she is nice, smart,fun,good with computers, and creative. She is nice because when you get in trouble she is not going to yell at you. She is going to just g... Read more

Achievement Hero: John

Submitted by Pete R John Wooden was a giving person in teaching values that were created for sports, but could also be used in life. Although I'm a sports fan, he meant more to me than sports. He was a man that had no vices, but to dedicate his life to the success of... Read more

Achievement Hero: Keith Dye

Submitted by Eric Dye A man by the name of Keith Dye introduced himself into my life in 1981. Keith served 24 years in the Air Force, retiring as a E-9 after defending our country in many different capacities. Keith was a high school drop out who later got a GED and gr... Read more
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Personal Stories

Self Appraisal

Submitted by Yogesh A little boy went into a drug store, reached for a soda carton and pulled it over to the telephone. He climbed onto the carton so that he could reach the buttons on the phone and proceeded to punch in seven digits (phone number). The store-owner ... Read more

Flipped 180

Submitted by Suzy Shirley For 5 years I used drugs and alcohol to make me feel accepted. I then used heroin for 2 years. I'm 19 years old and bout 6 months sober. I've never been more happy or grateful. I just got my own car, I've never had a car of my own. I also am part ... Read more

Have a dream of owning my own business

Submitted by Ricky White It has been a dream of mine for the last five years to own my own business. It has been so hard for me over these five years to get the funding for my business due to my credit history. I've spent most of my life helping others and caring for my m... Read more

My Gift to Me

Submitted by Linda V. My name is Linda and I decided to go back to college at age 60. I now have a 3.8 grade point average and I am so excited about my accomplishment. I never took school seriously when I was younger because one of my teachers in the 5th grade used to ... Read more

The cancer money

Submitted by lexi It was my winter break, and I went to my grandparents house. My aunt was there and she was telling me about how her class raised money for a cancer organization. Right then I knew what i was doing that winter break raise 500$ for cancer. Then... Read more
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Quotes
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You measure the size of the accomplishment by the obstacles you had to overcome to reach your goals!
Booker T. Washington American Political Leader, Author (1856-1915);
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A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.
William G.T. Shedd Theologian, Teacher, Pastor (1820-1894);
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If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.
Sir Winston Churchill British Statesman, Prime Minister, Author, Nobel Prize Winner (1874-1965);
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It doesn't matter who you are, where you come from. The ability to triumph begins with you. Always.
Oprah Winfrey American Television Host, Publisher (born 1954);
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There's only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.
Aldous Huxley Novelist (1894-1963);
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Radio Spot
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Neil Armstrong - Achievement

One small step by Neil Armstrong onto the moon opened a new world of discovery for mankind. The impossible became the possible and limitless frontiers still lie ahead.

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Bruce Willingham 3 months ago from Warner Robins, Ga
In short achievement is healthy progress.
Shannon C. 3 months ago from nc
Strive Ever Harder Toward Your Dreams You Wont Be Denied
Eric Fischer 6 months ago from El Dorado Hills California
Live a bunch of experiences. Have as many great ones as possible.
gary 6 months ago from oklahoma
Nice site! Need more of it.
peport p. 7 months ago from philippines
I don't see that achievement is the word success. sometimes things are no longer achievable. Achievement is a hope for me. To continue doing things even though it looks not achievable in time but still there's hope,its still success and achievement. It transcends the mere evidences in life.
Ernest Alfred C. Burgos 7 months ago from Philippines
Think positive to achieve everything! Always start the day with a smile and do what are the things that will make you happy! Achievements are best cherished if you don't hit anything, just be humble and achieve what you want...
Eric 7 months ago from Arlington, Texas
Now THIS is what I'm talking about! Even though rationality isn't even on the list, this is the next best thing and I'm glad to see it in the top ten.
Patricia Green 11 months ago from Ferriday,La.
I try to do my best to steer young people in the right direction. Some of them don't want to even hear what I am trying to tell them so I go to others and am happy if one of them listens. I would be a happy camper if I could reach more young people.
bonnie J Stowers over 1 year ago from Merom, Indiana
I am planning for the senior year of my middle child Jordyn. Jordy is a 3.985 gpa twenty first century scholar student and a 4 year track athlete as well. She will graduate this May with high academic honors diploma from sullivan high school and go to Franklin or Grace college in the fall. What an achievement Thank you Lord for mercy and grace everyday for her and my other two teenage children.
Mitchell Simpson over 1 year ago from Norway House,Manitoba
I acheived alot of things over the past month! YAY! :)
Sean over 1 year ago from New Zealand
In Maaori, the native tongue of New Zealand, the word for values is 'pumanawa'. Pu = centre, core, cause, stump, heart, foundation. Manawa = heart. As you know, we all live out of our values, whether good or bad. Those that are contrary to being 'tika' or 'true', manifest through emotional pain and destructive behaviours. These values are sown into us at an early age and eventually bear fruit. The fruit tree is an excellent picture of this. As David Riddell (top counsellor and creator of the 'School of Living Wisdom') says, if we don't check the foundations, we cannot affect the repairs. Noho ora mai

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