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It takes courage, It takes drive

Believing in yourself takes courage, it takes drive. Believing in myself was not always the easiest thing to do. I didn't always make the best of grades. I use to hate myself for it. Then, I finally realized that I needed to do something. I got help from friends, tutors, my parents and teachers. Now I'm in high school and making the best grades of my life. Besides the help from people and resources, it takes believing. Believe in yourself and have courage and you will get from point A to point B. It takes drive. Always stay motivated, stay on the right path. Believing in yourself can be hard at times but it can also be easy with a little help from others and yourself.


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