Personal Narrative

Anybody who wished to compare a photograph of myself as a sophomore in high school would find it remarkably similar to my appearance today. But when I look at the same picture, I see a naive, immature young boy, constantly thirsting for respect from his peers. In the short three years since that picture was taken, my maturity level has seen a drastic increase and I have become a better all-round person, independent of my social status. My sudden boost of maturity can be traced to the day I started wrestling. Three years of wrestling has taught me determination, dedication, and goal-setting, traits that have combined to instill my personal values and create a well-rounded individual.
I started wrestling in my sophomore year in an attempt to raise my social status among my peers. I now admit that my initial motives were blind, but I am convinced that wrestling was the best choice I have ever made. I had my hands fu...