A loss, hard fought, is often more valuable than victory. When you fight a battle, you are always looking to win the battle. When you lose a hard fought battle, you give it your all and try to win. You sweat, cry and bleed. But when everything is lost and seems hopeless, you may gain something else more valuable than a victory. In the end you gain more than you bargain for. I have always …showed first 75 words of 450 total…

…showed last 75 words of 450 total…Swimming competitively and taking French are two experiences that teach me many new things. The swimming race and trying to receive a good grade in French are hard battles that I fought to win. Even though I temporary lost both, a lot came out of there defeats. A loss, hard fought, is often more valuable than victory. This quote has perfectly demonstrated the lessons that I've learned from my losses and the obstacles I've overcome.