Assignment 19: Plastics - James Apo

One of the best pieces of advice I have ever been given was from my dad, and at the time it was given it just related to a sport that I am passionate about, but as time went on it became evident that it was also very relatable to my life. My favorite sport is bowling, and I have done it since I was three years old of age. There are 10 frames in a bowling game, and often one can find themselves in a hole early on in the game. When I was younger, I always used to freak out when I started the game in a bad manner, and instead of recovering I would frequently end up making it worse. This is when my dad told me that "it's not how you start, it's how you finish." This has been a motto of mine in several key situations in tournaments and matches, and it has helped me to comeback from the depths of defeat and disappointment. Now when it comes to my life currently, one of my biggest goals is getting straight A's every semester. Although I have done that except for one B I got back as a freshman, it has never been easy. Often times I have started off semesters with mediocre grades, but due to the advice given to me by my father to always strive to continue and never give up, it has helped me in the department of school as well. Bowling is mentally draining at the competitive level, and so too is school, so this piece of advice has been helpful in both places.