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My mother; the jack of all trades. She is artistic, respectful, solution-oriented, hardworking, helpful, compassionate, and result-driven. A lady who advocates for internal happiness rather than short-term external (i.e., materialistic) satisfaction. She is someone who truly values and understands the meaning of a genuine friendship where both parties abide by a set of principles and morals that they will never deviate from. My mother, an independent lady, who maintains self-respect regardless of the circumstances she faces, has inspired me to act with my conscience rather than my desires. She is not materialistic and does not judge people from a socioeconomic perspective, which are important attributes that I aspire to learn from her.

As a result of my mother's teachings and principles, I would like to share an experience of mine where I was inspired by her to show respect in regards to other peoples opinions and improve by any means necessary.

I believe that character is shown when someone commits an act of kindness and expects nothing in return. The principles that demonstrate my character are honesty, reflection, and respect, which enable me to become a better person over time. Being honest and reflective are essential for me. Implementing those principles in my approach towards life will help me identify my weaknesses, and by reflecting on them, I can seek solutions to solve those problems. For example, in my junior year of high school, I was not immediately accepted onto the varsity tennis team because the coaches felt that I needed to improve my game strategy and serves. Given that I successfully identified these problems, I practiced with a private coach seven days a week for two hours until I made the varsity tennis team before the final cut. In my opinion, respect occurs when one shows admiration for another person's qualities, weaknesses, or accomplishments. And if it weren't for my mother's hard work ethic and solution-oriented personality, I would have probably taken the easy route of accepting failure. 

I would like to commemorate how my mother has inspired me to be respectful and result-oriented instead of being careless and ignorant. She has enabled me to make better decisions that will hopefully help shape a more prosperous path for my future. I am eternally indebted and grateful to her for teaching me these valuable lessons.