Personal Responsibility
Essay by skye1204 • November 2, 2013 • Essay • 542 Words (3 Pages) • 1,239 Views
Personal responsibility is in some ways like integrity. Personal responsibility is doing what is expected of you at all times. As we grow up we all have to take on our own responsibilities. We have our jobs, houses, families, and so on. To gain all of these exciting parts of life we must have an education. Without an education we cannot expect to receive gainful employment at a successful job. Concerning an education, it is our personal responsibility to ensure that we ourselves do what needs to be done to get that education. We have to ensure that we do what is needed to get the most out of school. Such as making time for reading the material, completing tasks and anything else that is expected in class. Nobody can do this for us. It is our own personal responsibility to get the job done and get the job done correctly.
When I was in grade school and high school it was more for fun and not learning. I didn't see school as a way for setting up for my furthering education or the success of my future. That way of thinking has surely made an impact on my education now. I am presently struggling with my studies as a result of my lack of personal responsibility. Personal responsibility does not just begin when you leave the nest. While growing up we are taught responsibilities. We are taught to do chores, do our studies, cleaning up after ourselves and so much more. We are taught responsibility early in life.
Taking personal responsibility of our education early in life may set us up for a very successful life. Mostly to gain successful employment or a career a college education and degree is essential. Getting the most out of school, wheatear it be high school or college, not only helps to lead to a successful life but makes you feel better about yourself. Getting the most out of your education can be tough, but it is reachable. Most of us have families, children, jobs, and day-to-day errands that keep us extremely busy. Organization and prioritizing can help ensure your educational goals are met. Set aside time to read the material and met all assignment due dates. It can be rough but when you start to see that light at the end of the tunnel everything will be worth the while.
A preliminary plan to practice personal responsibility for would be to practice what I preach. I have it kind of easy. I stay at home with my two girls, one and four. My oldest loves to do homework with me and loves for me to
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