A Message To Garcia Essay

     A message to Garcia was a short written piece explaining the negative aspects of our society, mainly focusing on the quality of work and willingness to work within our society. The author explains how a man named Rowan delivered a letter to Garcia in Cuba as war broke out between Spain and the US. Without asking any unnecessary questions, Rowan set off to Cuba with no knowledge except the country in which Garcia was residing. This piece of writing is very accurate according to my standards of work in the sense that I believe in work done right, doing so asked the first time. While analyzing this article, I took into consideration taking initiative, excellence, and inspiration, all of which I strongly believe in and support. This piece of writing sets standards for my willingness to do work in high school as well as my determination to succeed throughout my classes.
     In this piece of writing Elbert Hubbard explains the initiative Rowan took to go on this journey with any doubts, as well as to find and deliver the letter to Garcia. This initiative goes extremely further than the task itself. Those who take initiative succeed. A successful person doesn't get 'laid off' nor does he need to go on strike for a higher salary. Those who take initiative are successful, and irresistible to employers, initiative is an important building block for ease of life and living to your fullest potential. Taking initiative throughout my high school career will ultimately get me into the best possible college, which will eventually lead me to a life full of endless possibilities
     While inspiration and excellence may be two completely different principles, I would argue that they are in correlation with each other. As I read in the piece of writing, I see the success as a result of excellence and initiative. I see the opportunities for those who work hard for excellence and success. This success inspires me to be excellent in the classroom, as well as everywhere else including the sports field, the pool, and even at home. It truly inspires me to be the best person I can be not only throughout my high school career but in college and the rest of my life. For success comes from excellence and success breeds new and critical opportunities throughout your life.
      A Message to Garcia is a very important piece of writing. It shows the readers the importance of working hard, taking initiative and working towards excellence. These principles will grant you new and exciting opportunities throughout your life. I have taken this information into consideration for my future, especially the next 4 years. My high school career at The John Carroll School will require my best effort, taking initiative, and the constant drive to be excellent. With these principles in my mind, I hope to be successful in high school to eventually have the contingency to live my life to the fullest with an abundance of opportunities.