Overcoming Doubt: A Story of Perseverance and Inspiration

The speaker shares a personal story about their journey from vocational school to college, driven by a guidance counselor's discouraging advice. This experience motivated them to develop perseverance and resilience. Years later, they reunite with the counselor, leading to reflection and gratitude for the unintended inspiration.

What was the speaker's initial career interest while attending vocational school?

• Mechanical engineering

• Computer science

• Social work

• Electrical engineering

How did the guidance counselor's words affect the speaker?

• They had no impact on the speaker.

• They discouraged the speaker from pursuing college.

• They motivated the speaker to prove themselves.

• They made the speaker change career paths.

What did the speaker do years later at their high school?

• Became a guidance counselor

• Conducted a training session

• Enrolled in a new course

• Organized a reunion

What was the guidance counselor's reaction when meeting the speaker years later?

• She was surprised by the speaker's success.

• She acknowledged the speaker's potential.

• She did not remember the speaker.

• She apologized for her past words.

What did the speaker ultimately feel towards the guidance counselor?

• Disappointment

• Gratitude

• Resentment

• Indifference