The experience taught me that everything I needed to learn came from the hard work I put into basketball. This experience helped me understand the results of consistent hard work. During high school, my work ethic from basketball carried over to everyday life. I have gained countless insights and changed an old perspective I once had about hard work. I also acquired essential personal characteristics and, to a certain extent, learning to work hard made me mature. After years of hard work, I have developed extraordinary work habits. Working hard with my teammates has taught me to work well with others in a group, as it is crucial to work together with teammates on and off the field. I also gained perseverance; realizing that it is vital to work hard and risk failure to earn money