Whenever we see someone enjoying great success, we tend to think that they are lucky and destined for it. But the truth is, in order to achieve success in life, a person has to experience a lot of challenges and overcome them. Every success story entails a wonderful journey towards fulfilling one’s goals and inspiring others.

1. Research for an inspiring academic success story. It can be a person you personally know (within your family, school, community, etc.) or a person who is famous in a particular field (e.g. science, literature, mathematics, music, arts, etc.).

2. On a clean sheet of paper, write a brief summary of his/her life and journey towards success. Be guided by the following:

a. General information about the person (name, family background, etc.)

b. Humble beginnings and academic/life challenges encountered

c. How he/she succeed and continue to inspire others through his/her achievements

3Answer the Processing Questions after.

Processing Questions:
1. What are the person’s characteristics that you admire the most? Briefly explain your answer.

2. What did you learn from his/her experiences?

3. How did he/she inspire you towards your own journey to academic and life success?​