That's what protagonists do. They work hard, they have a conflict, they overcome the obstacles.
I learned that hard work and self-discipline can overcome many obstacles.
My father John taught me about hard work and the importance of manners.
The Depression taught me what frugality means and the importance of not losing money.
Every day, I see my students work hard to overcome obstacles just to be in the classroom.
Remember, success is not measured by heights attained but by obstacles overcome. We're going to pass through many obstacles in our lives: good days, bad days. But the successful person will overcome those obstacles and constantly move forward.
The immigrant experience had a profound effect on me. It taught me the importance of hard work and the value of being entrepreneurial.
Some of the things I've had to overcome in my past, fighting helped me deal with a lot of struggles. Obstacles in life don't make you a great fighter, but fighting - or, I should say, martial arts - helps you overcome your obstacles.
My parents were both born and raised in the Depression. They instilled great values about integrity and the importance of hard work, and I've taken that with me to every job.
My dad, like any coach, has always stressed the fundamentals. He taught me responsibility, accountability, and the importance of hard work.
It's been hard for me since the beginning. I have to overcome obstacles every day.
My childhood was safe and sane. No abuse and no traumas. I was surrounded by a large and loving family who taught me the importance of hard work and a meaningful education.
My mother taught me to always be strong and always work hard. She's been working hard her whole life for me and my brother. I'm a lot like her in that I work hard for what I want. She taught me that.
My mom did so much for us, working two jobs, driving us where we needed to go and a million other things. She taught me the importance of hard work and sacrifice.
Kobe taught people how to work hard, he taught you how to work hard. He gave you the blueprint of what you should do to be a successful basketball player, and work hard.
I love the sport, it brings a lot of obstacles that are hard to overcome.