My essay is about the strengths and character traits a person needs to accomplish their goals. Team Aquila recently watched the movie, October Sky, which will be influential on my paper. The question asked - "What are the character traits and strengths a person needs to accomplish their goals, and why might they need them"" In my opinion, a great strength someone needs to accomplish their goal is perseverance. Another trait you would need to accomplish a goal is self-esteem. Courage is also an additional strength you need.

The reason you would need perseverance is so that even when times are tough, you still keep on going. In the movie October Sky, Homer Hickam had lots of perseverance. He showed determination by not giving up, because he wanted something more out of life. And even though his father was his hero, Homer didn't want to follow in his...