A personal achievement I’m most proud of is finally graduating high school. As this chapter of my life comes to a close, a new one begins college. My high school journey was filled with both challenges and achievements, from struggling through tough classes to earning school awards. If there’s one thing high school taught me, it’s that as we grow older, life becomes more independent, and I’m ready for that challenge. High school has impacted my life in many ways, but one lesson stands out: no matter how hard something seems, if you truly put your mind to it, you can achieve anything. That message is something I plan to carry with me not only into college, but throughout my life. Along the way, I met many new people who became close friends and taught me more about myself, like how caring and competitive I really am. Even through all the fun and laughter, I never lost sight of my goal: graduating. That goal meant even more to me knowing that neither of my parents had the opportunity to finish high school. Their sacrifices gave me extra motivation to finish strong. Now that high school is ending, I find myself reflecting on how I used to wish for it to be over, but now, I wish I could live those moments again. The people I met, the experiences I had, and the lessons I learned have all shaped the person I am today. When I first started high school, I dreaded another four years of academics, but the friendships I built and the growth I experienced both personally and academically helped me push through. All the fun times never distracted me from my main goal which was completing the 4 years of high school. These four years taught me lessons I’ll carry forward, not just into college, but into life. High school changed me. I used to view school so negatively, but now I look back with appreciation and pride. I’m especially thankful for my teachers, counselor, and the school staff who supported and encouraged me along the way. Overall attending high school provided me with the life skills and knowledge that I will be using and developing in college to become the best version of myself. As I look ahead to college, I know it will be full of new opportunities and challenges. I’m excited and grateful for the next chapter and for all those who will be part of this journey with me.

A significant conversation I have had has been with my mother, who has always sat me down to speak to me about the importance of an education. Additionally, my mother has expressed to me how far in life I can go with a college degree and she wishes that she was able to finish going to school as she was unable to due to the lack of financial aid. My mother has always had a very significant place in my life not just because she's my mother but because she has always sat me down and talked about the importance of my life such as my education and many life lessons that not even school would teach me which makes her have a very special place in my life. My mother has always established high standards for me to pursue and accomplish. Additionally, my mother has worked extra hard to be able to provide me with additional support such as extra curricular programs, tutoring to hope that I will be able to attend my dream college and or university. I have had many other families support my path, none come closer to the support of my own mother as she always wanted the best for me even if I don't think at the time it was the best for me as she wanted me to succeed where she was unable to. My experiences with being a first generation student has made me realize how important attending college is not just to my family but to me. The importance of attending college to assist me in achieving my dreams and becoming the first one in my family to attend is a great honor. Being a first generation college bound student I experience a path where I have had to create it and this path has been rocky from juggling college tours, finding the right college to financial aid. Additionally, my parents have been supportive however, they are unaware of how to navigate this process of college. As an older brother I encourage my younger brother to always do more such as extracurriculars, community service and advanced courses thus he would be able to have more opportunities. I guide my younger relatives to join or participate in as many extra curricular activities or opportunities as possible as I tell them it gives them a better chance to expose himself to different experiences.

Growing up as an Indigenous-Mexican in America, I was born with opportunities that many others didn’t have access to due to a lack of resources opportunities I have worked hard to take full advantage of. Despite facing heavy criticism because of my race being called a “border hopper” or labeled as an immigrant these words never broke my spirit. I’ve always been proud of who I am, proud of my culture, and proud to be Mexican. Still, I couldn't ignore the stereotypes I saw placed on Mexicans being called lazy or unwilling to work hard. This couldn’t be further from the truth. My father is the hardest-working man I know. In early 2023, he suffered a cardiac arrest that made it difficult for him to work. Despite his heart condition, he still wants to provide for our family and continues to try, even when the odds are stacked against him. His determination has taught me what true strength and hard work look like. In my 17 years of life, I’ve seen firsthand how much discrimination my family faces. Living in New York City, we often encounter people who aren’t kind and don’t hold back from saying offensive things. When we go out as a family, we’ve been called racial slurs. While these words don’t affect us emotionally, they do sadden us. They show how people still judge others based on race and skin color. My culture has taught me that the world is far from fair not only toward my own community, but also toward other minorities. Discrimination is not just a political issue; it’s something deeply personal. I experience it daily whether through social media or in face-to-face interactions. Being Indigenous-Mexican connects me deeply to my roots. I take pride in learning about my ancestors and my native language, Nawat. While pictures of Mexico show beautiful landscapes and rich culture, the reality can be different. I haven’t been able to visit yet, but my sister, who lives in Mexico, often tells me about the dangers, especially in our hometown of Guerrero, Xalapa. She describes how dark the streets become at night due to the lack of streetlights, which can be frightening for tourists and locals alike. Still, embracing my culture helps me see that even in the darkest places, there is always light. My heritage reminds me that no matter how difficult life becomes, hope and pride in who I am will always guide me forward.

Growing up as an Indigenous-Mexican in America, I was born with opportunities that many others didn’t have access to due to a lack of resources opportunities I have worked hard to take full advantage of. Despite facing heavy criticism because of my race being called a “border hopper” or labeled as an immigrant these words never broke my spirit. I’ve always been proud of who I am, proud of my culture, and proud to be Mexican. Still, I couldn't ignore the stereotypes I saw placed on Mexicans being called lazy or unwilling to work hard. This couldn’t be further from the truth. My father is the hardest-working man I know. In early 2023, he suffered a cardiac arrest that made it difficult for him to work. Despite his heart condition, he still wants to provide for our family and continues to try, even when the odds are stacked against him. His determination has taught me what true strength and hard work look like. In my 17 years of life, I’ve seen firsthand how much discrimination my family faces. Living in New York City, we often encounter people who aren’t kind and don’t hold back from saying offensive things. When we go out as a family, we’ve been called racial slurs. While these words don’t affect us emotionally, they do sadden us. They show how people still judge others based on race and skin color. My culture has taught me that the world is far from fair not only toward my own community, but also toward other minorities. Discrimination is not just a political issue; it’s something deeply personal. I experience it daily whether through social media or in face-to-face interactions. Being Indigenous-Mexican connects me deeply to my roots. I take pride in learning about my ancestors and my native language, Nawat. While pictures of Mexico show beautiful landscapes and rich culture, the reality can be different. I haven’t been able to visit yet, but my sister, who lives in Mexico, often tells me about the dangers, especially in our hometown of Guerrero, Xalapa. She describes how dark the streets become at night due to the lack of streetlights, which can be frightening for tourists and locals alike. Still, embracing my culture helps me see that even in the darkest places, there is always light. My heritage reminds me that no matter how difficult life becomes, hope and pride in who I am will always guide me forward.

Throughout my academic journey, one of the biggest challenges I faced was struggling to maintain high grades. No matter how much effort I put into understanding the material, even seeking tutoring, it didn't seem to make a difference at the time. However, my academic struggles weren’t due to a lack of intelligence or dedication, but rather the result of significant responsibilities and hardships outside of school. In late 2021, my father experienced severe heart problems, which forced him to stop working. As the primary provider for our family, his health crisis deeply impacted us. The sudden loss of income created a financial burden that put us at risk of eviction. At that point, I realized I had to step up. I began working to help support my family, balancing jobs and school while trying to stay emotionally strong for everyone. These circumstances took a toll on me. I was constantly exhausted, losing sleep, and falling behind on important schoolwork. There were times I was too tired to try in some of my classes, and as a result, my grades during my freshman and sophomore years suffered. It was difficult walking into school every day feeling ashamed of my academic performance, especially when I knew what I was capable of. Things began to change during my junior year. Some of the pressure at home eased as my mother found work and my father continued to recover. With a bit more stability, I was finally able to refocus on school. I enrolled in extracurricular activities and even took college-level courses. I also began tutoring peers in subjects I once struggled with myself, a full circle moment that reminded me how far I had come. The shame I once felt turned into motivation. I learned that effort and resilience could overcome setbacks. Entering my senior year, I’m more determined than ever to succeed, not just for myself, but for my family. As a first-generation college student, attending college is not only a personal achievement but a symbol of hope for all of us. Additionally, my family has supported me throughout all my academic struggles and has never given up on my dreams and it motivated not only to attend college for myself but for my family as well. Ever since I was young, I’ve dreamed of owning a business. College excites me because it represents a fresh start, a chance to grow both academically and socially. I've always been a bit antisocial, and in high school, I often felt left out of conversations where grades were the focus. Still, I never let that discourage me. Instead, I used it as motivation to improve. College is a new chapter, an opportunity to prove to myself and others what I’m truly capable of. It’s the next step toward achieving my goals, building a future for my family, and finally becoming the person I’ve always dreamed of being. Having my dreams come true by my own hard work by going to college and getting doubted by a lot of peers of never attending college

Growing up as an Indigenous-Mexican in America, I was born with opportunities that many others didn’t have access to due to a lack of resources opportunities I have worked hard to take full advantage of. Despite facing heavy criticism because of my race being called a “border hopper” or labeled as an immigrant these words never broke my spirit. I’ve always been proud of who I am, proud of my culture, and proud to be Mexican. Still, I couldn't ignore the stereotypes I saw placed on Mexicans being called lazy or unwilling to work hard. This couldn’t be further from the truth. My father is the hardest-working man I know. In early 2023, he suffered a cardiac arrest that made it difficult for him to work. Despite his heart condition, he still wants to provide for our family and continues to try, even when the odds are stacked against him. His determination has taught me what true strength and hard work look like. In my 17 years of life, I’ve seen firsthand how much discrimination my family faces. Living in New York City, we often encounter people who aren’t kind and don’t hold back from saying offensive things. When we go out as a family, we’ve been called racial slurs. While these words don’t affect us emotionally, they do sadden us. They show how people still judge others based on race and skin color. My culture has taught me that the world is far from fair not only toward my own community, but also toward other minorities. Discrimination is not just a political issue; it’s something deeply personal. I experience it daily whether through social media or in face-to-face interactions. Being Indigenous-Mexican connects me deeply to my roots. I take pride in learning about my ancestors and my native language, Nawat. While pictures of Mexico show beautiful landscapes and rich culture, the reality can be different. I haven’t been able to visit yet, but my sister, who lives in Mexico, often tells me about the dangers, especially in our hometown of Guerrero, Xalapa. She describes how dark the streets become at night due to the lack of streetlights, which can be frightening for tourists and locals alike. Still, embracing my culture helps me see that even in the darkest places, there is always light. My heritage reminds me that no matter how difficult life becomes, hope and pride in who I am will always guide me forward.

Growing up in a single-family household has shaped me in ways I never expected. My life has been filled with moments I wouldn’t wish on anyone but it has also taught me resilience, love, and the power of never giving up. My family and I are of Mexican descent, and for much of my early childhood, I was blessed with two healthy, caring, and supportive parents. We didn’t have much, but we had each other, and that was enough. Everything changed the day my father suffered a heart attack at work. The heart attack was just the beginning. After undergoing major cardiac surgery, my father was no longer able to work. Watching him struggle not just physically, but emotionally was heartbreaking. He went from being the main provider to someone who felt helpless, stuck in a cycle of deep depression and frustration. For the past two to three years, he hasn’t been able to work due to chronic heart failure, and the weight of supporting our family has fallen entirely on my mother’s shoulders. My mother works extra shifts just to keep us afloat. She comes home physically exhausted and mentally drained. I can see the stress wearing her down, and it hurts. The tension in our household has grown especially when it comes to money and my upcoming college expenses. My parents argue often, and it sometimes feels like the warmth in our family is slowly slipping away. But through it all, I’ve learned not to give up. My younger brother and I are both working hard to apply for scholarships because we know college is a huge financial burden. This fall, I’ll be starting my first semester, and I carry a deep sense of responsibility. I want to make sure all of my parents’ sacrifices are worth it. More than anything, I want to become the first in my family to graduate from college as a child of immigrants chasing the dream they crossed borders for. At school, I do my best to focus and stay strong, but sometimes it feels like I’m living two lives. One as a normal student, and another at home where reality hits hard. Still, I’ve never let these challenges stop me. If anything, they’ve become my motivation. I’ve always dreamed big. Ever since I was little, I pictured myself in a suit and tie, running my own business. That dream has never left me. College is my next step toward making that dream a reality where I can sharpen my skills, learn how to be an entrepreneur, and one day build something meaningful not just for myself, but for my family and community. Every Sunday morning, my father and I sit at the dinner table and talk about the future. Despite his health, he lights up when we plan our business ideas together. We've talked through everything about what kind of service we’d offer, where we’d set up shop, how to handle customer service, profits and losses, marketing, even the necessary permits. Those conversations have kept us close, and they remind me of what we’re fighting for. This scholarship would mean more than just financial support. It would help cover my books, software, a metrocard to get to class, and peace of mind. But more importantly, it would be an investment in a dream that’s bigger than just one person. It’s about a family that refuses to give up, and a young man determined to break cycles, build something new, and someday help others do the same.

Earning the "Hispanic Climb to Success Scholarship" Scholarship will help me achieve my dreams as my family has been struggling. My father has had two heart attacks which has caused great financial constraints on my family. Our financial situation will not be able to aid my college as my father recently had to get heart surgery and has been unable to maintain a job due to health conditions. Being unable to get financial aid from my parents this scholarship will positively impact my future which can help me make sure my family doesn't go through another financial burden. Additionally, this scholarship can assist me in purchasing supplies for my education such as books, and programs. Also, this scholarship can provide me with resources to get to school such as money to purchase my metro card. Earning this scholarship will positively impact my life, providing me with opportunities that will help me succeed in my academics. For example, boosting my motivation in winning this scholarship will be an acknowledgement of my hard work and potential to push myself further. With fewer financial constraints I will be able to pursue internship, extracurricular and or other college experiences that can enhance my resume. Overall, obtaining this scholarship will assist me in getting closer to achieving my lifelong dream of owning my own business and being the first generation to obtain a college degree. Also, every Sunday morning my father and I would sit at the dinner table and speak about what the future looks like for me after high school, and of our dream businesses. My father and I have had this tradition since I was a little boy. During those father and son conversations my father always told me the greatest gift I can give you is an education no one can take that away from you. Education has always been very important in my household from daily reminders to complete my homework, to weekly conversations. My parents migrated to this country to provide me with the best education I can possibly have. A goal I have is to complete my education without my parents struggling to pay tuition. Furthermore, my dream is to come home and give my parents my Bachelors degree and see my parents' excitement about my achievements. Moreover, the "Hispanic Climb to Success Scholarship" Scholarship can lessen the financial concern and I will be able to focus on my academics.

Creating a positive environmental impact through finance over the next five years involves using capital to drive sustainability, and support green innovation. As I would advocate for more green bonds that would fund renewable energy and make a better sustainable infrastructure for my community. In addition, I would put forth financial literacy workshops that would be focused on investing and personal finance decisions that would support green bonds and financial education in schools and to provide the services as community service and publicly funded classes for students to learn more about financial decisions and what would be smart investments to make in more of a local community. In a global impact I would partner with microfinance organizations to support agriculture and clean energy access in developing countries that would assist communities that need to prevent climate change. These partnerships would equip smallholder farmers and rural entrepreneurs with the financial tools to adopt climate-resilient practices which are solar irrigation, organic farming, or biofuel alternatives; these would all help reduce emissions while improving livelihoods. Furthermore, another way I can support both local and global communities is by mentoring or funding local businesses that would prioritize sustainability and also support international enterprises that all support zero waste and help the climate as this would not only help my local community but will help globally. Moreover, in local communities is to support more local green businesses by adopting more sustainability practices that would cause more green jobs and doing so would also reduce local carbon footprints. Not only that, the more financial education programs can lead my local community to teach budgeting, ethical banking, and green investment options as this can impact to build awareness and empower local individuals to make more eco-conscious financial decisions. On the other hand, I could advocate for climate focused financial innovation that would lead to global impact support or develop innovative climate finance that would impact investing funds. This would be very impactful as it would mobilize large scale capital for climate mitigation and adaptation in developing nations. Equally important, I could support or build transparent carbon offsets which are market based systems where companies can purchase or sell carbon credits to offset emissions, which can lead to partnering with schools, businesses, or governments to create community based offset projects. While this impacts the local level, many usual carbon markets offset projects lack transparency and are poorly verified, or fail to benefit the local communities involved. As I can assist to construct trust in these systems and ensure that offsets lead to assessable environmental and social benefits.

Earning the "Marian Nana Rouche Memorial" Scholarship will help me achieve my dreams as my family has been struggling. My father has had two heart attacks which has caused great financial constraints on my family. Our financial situation will not be able to aid my college as my father recently had to get heart surgery and has been unable to maintain a job due to health conditions. Being unable to get financial aid from my parents this scholarship will positively impact my future which can help me make sure my family doesn't go through another financial burden. Additionally, this scholarship can assist me in purchasing supplies for my education such as books, and programs. Also, this scholarship can provide me with resources to get to school such as money to purchase my metro card. Earning this scholarship will positively impact my life, providing me with opportunities that will help me succeed in my academics. For example, boosting my motivation in winning this scholarship will be an acknowledgement of my hard work and potential to push myself further. With fewer financial constraints I will be able to pursue internship, extracurricular and or other college experiences that can enhance my resume. Overall, obtaining this scholarship will assist me in getting closer to achieving my lifelong dream of owning my own business and being the first generation to obtain a college degree. Also, every Sunday morning my father and I would sit at the dinner table and speak about what the future looks like for me after high school, and of our dream businesses. My father and I have had this tradition since I was a little boy. During those father and son conversations my father always told me the greatest gift I can give you is an education no one can take that away from you. Education has always been very important in my household from daily reminders to complete my homework, to weekly conversations. My parents migrated to this country to provide me with the best education I can possibly have. A goal I have is to complete my education without my parents struggling to pay tuition. Furthermore, my dream is to come home and give my parents my Bachelors degree and see my parents' excitement about my achievements. Moreover, the "Marian Nana Rouche Memorial" Scholarship can lessen the financial concern and I will be able to focus on my academics.

A significant conversation I have had has been with my mother, who has always sat me down to speak to me about the importance of an education. Additionally, my mother has expressed to me how far in life I can go with a college degree and she wishes that she was able to finish going to school as she was unable to due to the lack of financial aid. My mother has always had a very significant place in my life not just because she's my mother but because she has always sat me down and talked about the importance of my life such as my education and many life lessons that not even school would teach me which makes her have a very special place in my life. My mother has always established high standards for me to pursue and accomplish. Additionally, my mother has worked extra hard to be able to provide me with additional support such as extra curricular programs, tutoring to hope that I will be able to attend my dream college and or university. I have had many other families support my path, none come closer to the support of my own mother as she always wanted the best for me even if I don't think at the time it was the best for me as she wanted me to succeed where she was unable to. My experiences with being a first generation student has made me realize how important attending college is not just to my family but to me. The importance of attending college to assist me in achieving my dreams and becoming the first one in my family to attend is a great honor. Being a first generation college bound student I experience a path where I have had to create it and this path has been rocky from juggling college tours, finding the right college to financial aid. Additionally, my parents have been supportive however, they are unaware of how to navigate this process of college. As an older brother I encourage my younger brother to always do more such as extracurriculars, community service and advanced courses thus he would be able to have more opportunities. Lastly, I guide my younger relatives to join or participate in as many extra curricular activities or opportunities as possible as I tell them it gives them a better chance to expose himself to different experiences.

Since I was little I have been surrounded by businesses and entrepreneurship. When my dad lived in Mexico he always dreamed of owning his own business. He would tell me how, when, where, and what type of business he would create. Unfortunately, life has not been easy for my dad and he hasn't been able to open up his business. I have taken on his passion, vision, and made it my identity and mission to create a successful business one day. Growing up in one of the most fashionable cities has instilled a love for sneakers. When I was in the ninth grade I was introduced to a low paying job. Learning about this job came at the perfect time. My dad had surgery which made him unable to work and provide for my family, causing us a great financial burden. Knowing how he was unable to provide for our family I decided it was time for me to step up. I had many obstacles to overcome: first getting my working papers and making sure I made enough top support my family. Having to embrace a new leadership role for my family has taught me many skills that I was unaware I possessed such as organizational skills, communications skills, time management, and lastly, being able to prioritize what is required of me to do. Being the head of household during this time showed me that I can maneuver my time efficiently and provide for my loved ones.

My special education program has inspired me to pursue college by showing me that students with an Individualized Educational Plan are able to become successful and productive people in this world. For instance, Tom Cruise, Lionel Messi, Elon Musk and many others all have a different form of a learning disability. Additionally, all these famous and successful people with learning disabilities all found a way to become successful even with a hindering limitation. I personally reflect on this in the Special Education program because I knew having a learning disability would make me feel left out on many activities my peers participated in. Growing older I realized maybe being special was a gift and inspired me to use my accommodations to assist me in becoming a scholar. As the world continues to evolve I see the world more and more differently everyday. I realized that having an individualized education plan doesn't make me less than someone who doesn't have one. I use my personal experiences, and my limitations and I have made them my strength and use it as a way to guide me into becoming the best and future version of myself. Having an individualized education plan is not a bad thing, as it has taught me many management skills and tricks that have aided me in my learning process. can help one manage their time on certain tasks. Furthermore, my special education program has motivated me into pursuing college so I can become a productive citizen in my community so I can show other kids from my community that even with a learning disability one is always able to pursue our dreams. This scholarship will help me advocate for other students who have learning disabilities and who felt ashamed of their individualized education plan by seeing me as a mentor by winning this award and I would spread equal education for all students. I would love to learn more about the many different learning disabilities there are as I would be pleased to assist others with embracing their learning disability and instead of it being a weakness by making it a strength. As a student with an individualized education plan I understand the difficulties of having a label and or stigma, and I would like everyone to know how to use it as a strength rather than knowing it as a weakness. My experience with challenge and difficulty has played an enormous role in my life. For instance, when I transitioned from 8th to 9th grade I went from being in a small classroom of twelve students with one teacher and one teacher assistant to a large classroom of thirty students and one teacher. This transition challenged me to the core. I was not accustomed to all the distractions, the amount of students, and the lack of support. Since I was younger I always faced the challenge of getting told “you are Sped” and that I’m special and how I won't be able to achieve much in this world because in the real world there is no IEP. This was a big insecurity for me knowing I had an IEP and at one point it made me feel ashamed. However, entering eleventh grade made me realize that having an IEP came with many advantages and opportunities such as accommodations that gave me double time for exams, test read, and support from my counselors. I enrolled into many advanced placement courses and college level classes. I was able to use my accommodations to my advantage to assist me in improving myself.

Earning the Jorian Kuran Harris (Shugg) Helping Heart Foundation Scholarship will make a difference in my life as my family has been struggling with financial problems. My father has had two heart attacks which has caused great financial constraints on my family. Our financial situation will not be able to aid my college as my father recently had to get heart surgery and has been unable to maintain a job due to health conditions. As a first generation going to college for the first time in my family I've always had big dreams. My long term goals are having a career of owning a business. Since I was old enough to have consciousness I've always dreamed of one day wearing a suit and tie and owning a business. As a way to pursue my dream I wanted to attend college which can be a way to improve my skill sets on being an entrepreneur. Additionally, this scholarship can assist me in purchasing supplies for my education such as books, and programs. Also, this scholarship can provide me with resources to get to school such as money to purchase my metro card. All these resources the scholarship can help provide will aid me in achieving my dreams. Moreover, by owning a business I can help my family who has been in a financial crisis and to make sure none of them have to ever be concerned with money again. Seeing my family struggle the way they did just makes me hope that the day I own a business I can repay them with everything they gave me and to hope they don't have to struggle with the worry of my father’s health. A time where I experienced emotional weakness was when my father had a heart attack the first time I was shocked as I didnt know what to do and I was scared. Over time my father had gotten better from his heart attack however, he happened to get another one. This time it was worse and required surgery and I felt emotionally weak because I didn't know how to express myself. Though this experience was scary I overcame these weaknesses by talking with a therapist that helped me see that my father was okay and not to worry as my family would overcome it and to prepare for college as it would be the next step in my life.

Ever since I turned 3 years old, turning on the television seeing Lebron dominate the basketball court was always so mesmerizing to see. A player of his caliber playing at such a high level when all the pressure is on him. Lebron James is the most entertaining player one can view. Ever since he left Cleveland everyone started to hate him, not me. I wanted Lebron to prove to everyone with the right guys around him he can succeed in any situation, no matter the pressure. As his first year in Miami didn't go according to plan I just knew he was going to enter the next season with one goal in mind, to win no matter what. As a Lebron fan I know that Lebron was going to persevere to obtain his goal of obtaining the title of MVP. Furthermore, in his second year back in Cleveland Lebron and the team won the championship. The following year he faced off the Golden State Warriors led by Stephen Curry and a league history 73-9 record in the regular season, so not only was Lebron facing statistically the best team in the NBA ever but he had all the pressure and four games into that series he was down 3-1. Everyone counted him out as in NBA history no team has ever come back from 3-1 from the finals seeing him able to comeback from that deficit and not only finally bring that one championship to Cleveland but being able to be named the only team in NBA history to come back 3-1 in the finals. Lebron without a doubt is the greatest player to ever play but also the greatest athlete. He is 40 years old. Many at the age of 30 already begin to slow down however, Lebron has overcome the odds and continues to play like his younger teammates. As fans the only thing we can do is watch as he still displays how great he truly is. Seeing someone with such pressure to succeed and surpassing that just shows me how anyone can achieve greatness with hard work, dedication, and perseverance as it will always pay off.