Journal 4

When I was informed that we would be given a lecture last Tuesday, I had no idea the lecture would be so engaging. Mr. Mauricio Garcia’s story inspired me in many ways, and he turned out to be a new form of motivation. Even though his dream was not planned, he never gave up. This resulted in him being a very successful man, and encouraging others to never give up. Mr. Mo was very straightforward in his lecture, and was honest with himself in order to follow his dream. The American Dream is never the same, as long as one is successful. That’s all a person expects from the American Dream. I was taught that if you really want something, you have to go and get it. It’s important to make sure you’re happy within your life, and do what’s best for you. Another thing I learned from this is that it’s always good to be involved in your learning environment. Not only will it help you meet new people, it helps one to find their self, and their passion. Student Life groups are very important while in college, and there are many experiences to be lived. I was deeply impressed when Mr. Mo announced all the people he met, and his testimony on meeting James Earl Jones was one that I’ll never forget. I think Mr. Mo’s life was very interesting, and I wouldn’t mind living one like it: full of surprises. The American Dream is only a mile away, you just have to go through a couple of long roads.