Dominique Wilson
Young Philanthropist and Lifetime Scholar
My Story
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I am who; I am because of the experiences I have had in life. I am a failure and a winner. The failures has helped me understand the success I can actually reach. I am driven to succeed because of my experiences. There are not one of my goals I feel are not attainable. With all that has happened to me from being adopted to have seen many deaths in my life; I know my hardships are the foundation of my development.
Today, I am stepping over many boundaries and reaching heights some thought I would not achieve. I am becoming a difference maker within my community. I do not know what's to come, but I am excited about my future. Regardless, I am already willing to take on the challenges which hinder the development of so many; not only in the lives in Chicago, but also the world. After seeing firsthand what a negative environment can do, I believe someone must step up. Life is short, so I rather make a mark on history in hopes that I live forever.
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"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style."
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Maya Angelou
As a youth I am already willing to take on the challenges which hinder the development of so many; not only in the lives in Chicago but, also the world. After seeing firsthand what a negative environment can do I know I must step up. Life is short, so I rather make a mark on history in hopes that I live forever.
My Granny, was a unique person. She was a quiet storm with a gentle heart. I am blessed to have been adopted by her.
My experience in Gambia, Africa changed my life. I am not done, I have only begun.
Alot of people don't get it. To be successful you must think ahead. The millionaires think about their next move so they can know what's good for them and what's not...a problem with my generation is we don't think about what's our next step in life. We wont always know the answer but if we just start looking at what's working and replicating the success we will so much further in life....I don't know all the answers but, what I am doing in my life is working #wordOFwisdom
Being an RA, was such an rewarding experience. I so humbled to have such an honor.
You will never know who you will encounter in life. The moment you meet; keep in mind your next step can be change for ever. Ben I thank you.