"If your dreams don't scare you then you're not dreaming big enough." This is a quotation that I have basically

adopted as something that I live by. As I transition in to an adult I can see that having high hopes and aspiration

is something that will guide my life. When thinking of what influenced me to be like this I look back to my

parents. My mother is the idealist in the family and she always tells me I can do whatever I want. She still says I

could be a professional basketball player even though I lack the skill, height and ability to jump. My father is the

realist of the family. Even though he believes that I can do anything I want to in life he is quick to point

out exactly what it requires to achieve it. Sticking with the basketball example he would say I need to practice

everyday for hours, strengthen my jumping muscles and start looking for college teams that would let me walk

on. Although I don't hoop dreams, this kind of support with optimism and realism is a great balance that allowed

me to form my dreams that I will succeed.