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Joseph Leatham. Family. College. Carson High School. Education. Sports. Mission. Family. + My parents always taught me to do my best without pushing me too hard + My siblings taught me through their experiences what would help me and what I should avoid

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Education

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  1. Joseph Leatham Family College Carson High School Education Sports Mission

  2. Family • + My parents always taught me to do my best without pushing me too hard • + My siblings taught me through their experiences what would help me and what I should avoid • -I felt a lot of pressure to perform as well as my siblings did in everything • - I was really hard on myself when I didn’t get a good score/review because I felt like I let my family down

  3. Carson High School • + High School gave me many opportunities to get involved and develop my social skills • + Multiple teachers taught me the value of quality education and hard work • - Student Council advisor was dishonest, rude, and selfish • - Academics took a back seat to sports, clubs, and social events because school was easy for me

  4. Sports • + Getting cut from my middle school basketball team made me work hard and get better • + Two of my coaches took the time to teach me to stand up for my beliefs and that there are more important things than sports • + I have learned more about teamwork, setting goals, working hard, and how to lose through sports than anything else • - High School coach taught us that winning was more important than anything • - Academics, family, and friends sometimes took a back seat to sports

  5. Mission • + I was able to meet so many wonderful, inspiring people who continue to teach me about culture and perspectives • + My mission president had a huge influence on my career decision • + Learned to love Spanish • - I developed a bad habit of criticizing cultures and practices that I don’t understand

  6. College • + My education became more well-rounded and complete • + I developed organizational and time management skills • + I met my wife, who has inspired me to pursue higher education • - I learned I can procrastinate and still get things done • - I became too focused on meeting the requirements of assignments that I miss the purpose of them • - Because of bad experiences with group work, I prefer to work alone and do things my way

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