Marcus Aurelius Quote

"Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not a truth." -Marcus Aurelius.
An opinion is a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. As a human you can not avoid bias and no matter how hard you might try you can not avoid even your own bias. 

Personal Statement

I am an athlete, student, teammate, friend, and a supporter. Through these roles I have taken, I have discovered what role I want to take in my life. On the court, I have learned how much hard work pays off. I have learned that how I act directly affects those around me. Everything in life is based on the mind. If you want to play well, then you are the one who controls it. These lessons and qualities I have learned and accumulate from the volleyball court have transferred over to my life in the real world.
As a child, I was very cautious of my surroundings as well as my actions. I was constantly fearing making mistakes, which ultimately prohibited my growth in all areas. My anxiety did not stop there, I was also unable to be separated from my mom. Although at first I thought that this side of me was hindering me, I now have come to the realization that from this fear/flaw I have learned how not to live my life. I learned from this mistake and now I make sure that I remember that fear only blocks you from becoming who you are meant to be and doing what you are supposed to do.
My life as a student athlete has shaped me into a success-seeking person. After all, "winning is not everything, but wanting to win is." -Vince Lombardi.