Um, is it really impossible to be successful when you are raised in a crappy town?
My father, born and raised in Oakland, worked his way through college and now has his doctorate and makes a lot of money. His parents didn't help him, the government didn't help him, if he could do it why can't anyone else?
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No, it's not. My husband and I live in the bay area....he was raised here. His parents left communist Europe when my husband was 5 years old...with only the clothes on their back. They had to move to Austria, and then to Germany, and then on to America....it took them 10 years almost to get here. With nothing, and no other family to help. They moved to the bay area, did not speak any English or know anyone. His parents divorced, he lived in a 1 room apartment with a father that worked all the time and had sole custody, in a bad area....and they were determined, and humble. His father now owns a house in Novato and my husband worked his way through a masters at Berkeley....with no help. It's not the town you live in, it's your drive, spirit, and dedication. Although I'm American, his family had more will power and drive than anyone in MY family ever did. I always heard the same excuse....born into a crappy family in a crappy town. It's not true...it's how determined you are. You have to be focused. Your father should be a great story for you. Kudo's to him.
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Yes, anyone could do it if they are willing to put forth the effort and hard work. Sad thing is, most would rather sit back and let the government/parents take care of them.
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no, its not imposible. you have not really met this one guy that comes to our school. He was raised in a hellish environment, was on the run from a crazy government, pretty much the africa crazyness, but eventually made it to america, and is very successful now.
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You got your answer already by your fathers example.
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It's not impossible! It doesn't matters where you're from, what really matters is the strong determination that you have that'll help you do more to reach your goals. I really admire your father for that, he's like my dad. I think the reason why others can't do it is because they limit themselves, they stick to the idea that they can only do this or that, or that they're not doing anything. Nothing's really impossible if you put your heart into it, prayers would also help.. Tip: The mind plays an important role.
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I think it's impossible for some. Some people have personal responsibilities that may keep them from being able to succeed. Others might just not be smart enough. Many people just don't have the ability to make good decisions in their life. You make enough crummy decisions and you've blown it. Your father sounds like an exceptional person. Don't degrade what he's done by saying that anyone can do it.
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Yes it is, everything is possible, people just need understanding. Anyone can achieve something if they set thier mind to it, weather they are disabled, poor, shy, etc. There's a thing called, 'Moving forward from where you are', some people can only achieve things if they just move forward that extra bit, (Trying harder). "Overcoming fears". This is why a lot of people haven't achieved what they wanted, because of lack of motivation, or they just can't see themselves getting anywhere in life, so they don't bother. And some would rather have a good happy social life then working hard and realising that it could be a waste of time. Being where you live can have an impact, too, as some places just don't provide the opportunities. I live in Leicester and in order to get the job related to my degree, I have to move to London or something, because in Leicester, there's only factory jobs, driving, retailing, waitressing, just practical jobs. I want to be a designer, and it's really annoying and unfair. Also growing up in a certain environment can have an impact too. But nothing is impossible, anyone can achieve anything.
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