Reflection: what I've learned from Jeremy Lin

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    As I finish introducing all of you to Jeremy Lin and some of the accomplishments he has already achieved, I found some other facts about Jeremy that touched me. So as I  close my blog, I want to discuss what I've learned about Jeremy Lin; what I found most challenging to me; and what was most rewarding.

     First, I learned that Jeremy Lin  "...never gave up on his dreams"!!!!!  From the very beginning, he always wanted to be an NBA professional basketball player.  Even after an outstanding high school basketball career in northern California, no one knocked on his door to check him out or even gave him an athletic scholarship.  In fact, few colleges encouraged him to be a walk-on.   Only one assistant coach from Harvard stopped, and saw the potential in this 6’3” skinny Taiwanese-American. After being a star in the Ivy League for four years, not  one NBA team decided to draft him.  It was only after several drafts and playing in some minor professional leagues that someone picked him up.  And then, he was assigned to sit on the bench for years.  However, each time, he didn't give up on his dream but kept practicing and preparing. Therefore, his motto to "Never give up on dreams" not only motivated him to chase his dream, but describes his personality.  It was this motto that led him to achieve success on the courts of the NBA.

     Second, I found that Jeremy “always had faith in God." Jeremy Lin's favorite Bible verses are found in Roman 5: 2-8 "....Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us...."  By reading these verses, you can see how much Jeremy has trusted and was willing to let God lead him to wherever He wants him to be.  For him, God’s will was most important, whether as a financial officer in a large company, a  minister working with youth in Taiwan or a professional basketball player in the NBA.  This is why he could be so focused on his goals.  


     At first, I had a hard time just understanding what “paraphrase” meant as well as how to use it in a blog.  When I started to  “paraphrase" other writers in my blog post. I thought paraphrase was just another word for "summarize."  But actually, there is still a little difference between them. A few blog posts later, I started to get the point of using paraphrase in each of my articles.  I'm glad I got to learn how to use it so I won't be accused of "plagiarizing," and can write about ideas of other writers.

    The second difficulty I experienced was when I had to list out five accomplishments of Jeremy Lin's.   I couldn't think of any more detailed information or what I should say about Jeremy Lin's top five accomplishments. But as I thought further, I came up with some good ideas for his accomplishments.  But now, I believe these were just a few of his accomplishments he has achieved.

   After doing all my blog posts related to Jeremy Lin, I found out that my blogging has really influenced  me.  I was touched by the way he treated others around him; the fact that he always had faith in God; and he never gave up on his dreams. All of these traits have given me the courage, the faith and hope to chase my dreams.  I now want to finish my high school studies here in Zeeland, and get a High School diploma after I graduate.

   Finally, as this is my final post of the blogging process, I have found myself becoming more familiar and organized in putting all of my sources into my own words.  I'm really happy that I have improved my writing skills by working on this blogging unit.  I am more confident to share my thoughts through the Internet as well as in papers with others.

     I appreciate everyone who has read my blog.  I believe you have discovered some new and interesting facts about Jeremy Lin.  In fact, we both have gotten to know him better. I hope as you read through all of my posts, Jeremy Lin has become real and a good influence on you.  I pray that he becomes a  person you will look up to and follow as you chase your dreams.  Remember to “never give up” “follow your dreams” and “walk in His footprints"!  Happy blogging!