Stay focused on goals from "summary" of Up from Slavery. by Booker T. Washington
In my journey from slavery to freedom, I have learned the importance of setting goals and staying focused on achieving them. When I was a young boy, I made a decision to educate myself, despite the many obstacles that stood in my way. I set my sights on gaining knowledge and becoming a better person, no matter how difficult the path may be. As I grew older, I faced even more challenges. I had to work hard every day to earn enough money to pay for my education. There were times when I wanted to give up, to let go of my dreams and settle for less. But I knew that staying focused on my goals was the only way to truly succeed. I had a clear vision of where I wanted to go and what I wanted to achieve. I refused to let anythin...
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