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If I lost all my possessions

If I lost all my possessions, there would be only one course of action: to start over.  I have built everything in my life from the ground up through hard work, the unwavering support of my wife and son, and, of course, divine grace.  If I were to lose it all, it would be unfortunate, sad, depressing yes, but then as a habit I do not sit and grieve for long. I start and rebuild. The number of years I have left may limit how much I could recover, but giving up or wallowing in sorrow or self pity, is not in my dictionary. I fight to regain what I lost, no matter the odds.  Being optimistic helps, believing in your own self, helps more. Look ahead and forge your destiny. There will always be setbacks in life, some small, others huge. Never give up.

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Trait I value most about in myself

The trait I value most about in myself is my unwavering persistence. No matter how difficult the circumstances, I refuse to give up. I’ve faced incredibly tough environments, but each challenge only strengthened my resolve to fight and survive. Over the years, I’ve encountered numerous battles, but I’ve always managed to pull through. At times, I had to rebuild myself entirely from the ground up, yet I consistently found a way to rise again. What I’m most proud of is that I achieved this with little to no external help, relying on my own inner strength and resilience. In my struggles my wife and son have stood with me and I believe their faith in me helped add to my resolve to succeed.