Kristy,
Kristy I think that you have a great point. You analyzed the aphorism very well. I think that that aphorims is true for almost everything that you do in life. I really enjoyed how you related it to sports and school work because right now those are the two of the most important things that I have going on in my life. The more that I excell in both school and sports the more opportunities I have to advance. If I just sit back and not give my all I could lose out on many important adventures.