To me, ambition is a strong force that one needs in order to persevere and achieve their goals. I have long-term goals, such as graduating college with a major in engineering or architecture, paying off my student loans early, having my own home and family, and having money saved up so that I can someday retire. I also have short-term goals, such as passing all my classes, earning scholarships, getting good SAT scores, and graduating from high school. I definitely know that some of my goals are hard to achieve and will take lots of energy, but I refuse to let obstacles bring me down. I know that the steps that I need to take to persevere include studying hard, maintaining a healthy relationship with myself and others, learning to be more responsible