Patience enables me to analyze things and situations beyond their face value. The resourceful, calm, empathetic, and self-controlling behavior given to me allows me to keep smiling despite challenges. Growing up, I remember always being surrounded by older adults and having elderly parents. From hearing to physical disabilities, I gradually learned to become patient with my surroundings. However, my patience developed significantly when I began programming. Long hours of constantly looking at long lines of code and dozens of cryptic errors tested my patience. The harder it got, the more patient I learned to become. I first started programming when I was 6, and at the time, I was still learning how to use a keyboard. Those characters and numbers became my alphabet, and I learned how to use them to create amazing things and experiences for others and myself. I spent the next few months learning about boolean logic, functional programming, and other mathematical principles that made programs work. The more I learned, the more excited I became. It was like an addiction. Looking back, I could have given up then and never looked back; however, despite the struggles, I remained patient and soon enough, I realized I had discovered my true passion. As my friends began to quit, I dug myself into even more complex topics. By understanding the importance of having patience, I maintained an unwavering focus on my long-term goals. Temporary setbacks like a delayed promotion, failing to qualify for a tournament or exam, or enduring train and flight delays do not affect me as much - they only help me become even more patient and develop as a person.

The Wright Brothers have inspired me for several years. Their efforts were often discouraged by those who thought it was impossible to develop a flying plane; however, they did not back down and are now considered the fathers of aviation. As a 14-year-old high school senior graduating several years early, I am also discouraged from my full potential or told to give up because I am too young. Instead, I decided to strive harder and believe in myself even more, ending up becoming the Vice President of a local tech newspaper at ten and founding my own freelancing business at 12.