{"id":1405,"date":"2025-11-27T06:39:56","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T06:39:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/?p=1405"},"modified":"2025-11-27T08:14:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:14:13","slug":"essay-round-conquered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/essay-round-conquered\/","title":{"rendered":"ESSAY ROUND CONQUERED!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>By Muhammad Fateh Nouman, 5 Green<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The journey is complete, and the results are in! I&#8217;m <strong>thrilled<\/strong> to announce that my final essay, which was the <strong>ultimate test<\/strong> in Round Three, scored an amazing <strong>94 out of 100!<\/strong> This isn&#8217;t just a number\u2014it\u2019s <strong>proof<\/strong> that all the focus, preparation, and living by the <strong>7 Habits<\/strong> truly pays off.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 [&quot;blockquote&quot;,{}]\"><strong>&#8220;The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.&#8221; \u2013 Vince Lombardi<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The Road to the Finals<\/h2>\n<p>This achievement is the culmination of three <strong>tough rounds<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Round 1 Winner:<\/strong> Scored <strong>80% or higher<\/strong> on the <strong>7 Habits Knowledge Quiz<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Round 2 Winner:<\/strong> Scored <strong>80% or higher<\/strong> on the <strong>7 Habits Scenario Quiz<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Round 3 (The Final):<\/strong> Submitted the essay and achieved a score of <strong>94\/100!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>My Winning Essay: Leadership and the 7 Habits<\/h2>\n<p>My essay was focused on how I use <strong>Habit 3 (Put First Things First)<\/strong> and <strong>Habit 4 (Think Win-Win)<\/strong> in my daily life. The judges were <strong>impressed<\/strong>, specifically praising my <strong>authentic and engaging voice<\/strong> and the <strong>clear, inspiring leadership message<\/strong> I delivered. Connecting the Habits to <strong>real-life moments<\/strong> made the message hit home.<\/p>\n<p>Getting such <strong>high marks<\/strong> on <strong>Understanding the 7 Habits<\/strong> and <strong>Clarity of Leadership Message<\/strong> makes me incredibly proud.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leadership<\/strong> is about <strong>inspiring and guiding others with confidence<\/strong>, making <strong>wise decisions<\/strong>, and <strong>collaborating<\/strong> to reach shared goals. Every child holds the <strong>potential<\/strong> to become a leader and achieve great things. Leadership is not limited to a few; everyone has the ability to inspire, guide, and make a difference in their own way. As Dr. Stephen R. Covey said &#8216;<strong>Leadership is the highest of the arts<\/strong>, simply because it enables all other arts and professions to work&#8217;. Although I appreciate all the habits from &#8216;The Leader in Me&#8217;, the two that work <strong>wonders<\/strong> for me are <strong>Habit 3 &#8216;Put First Things First&#8217;<\/strong> and <strong>Habit 4 &#8216;Think Win-Win&#8217;<\/strong>. These habits <strong>transformed my personality<\/strong> and changed the way I think in my daily life.<\/p>\n<p>I remember our investiture ceremony preparations. I was very excited because I had to <strong>host the event<\/strong>. One evening, my cousin invited me to play an online game, but I <strong>politely refused<\/strong>. I knew I needed to <strong>practice my hosting skills<\/strong> to perform confidently. I chose to <strong>focus on my preparation<\/strong> because I knew it&#8217;s important. When the big day arrived, everything went <strong>perfectly!<\/strong> I hosted the ceremony <strong>successfully<\/strong> and received <strong>praise<\/strong> from everyone. That moment taught me how <strong>powerful<\/strong> it is to <strong>put first things first<\/strong> by prioritizing what truly matters. I used to get late for school because I woke up late. Due to this laziness, I often skipped my breakfast, and it started to affect my health. My poor time management was becoming a problem, so I changed my strategy to pack my bag at night, fill my water bottle and set an alarm so I could wake up early. This <strong>small decision<\/strong>, inspired by the habit of <strong>putting first things first<\/strong>, changed my routine. Now, I get ready for school on time, have my breakfast and feel more <strong>energetic<\/strong>. What a beautiful saying of Dr. Stephen R. Covey &#8216;There are three constants in life <strong>change, choice and principles<\/strong>.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Now coming to the habit of <strong>&#8216;Think Win-Win,&#8217;<\/strong> this habit from &#8216;The Leader in Me&#8217; is very <strong>close to my heart<\/strong> because it brought a <strong>wonderful change<\/strong> in my personality and the way I think. When I was promoted to Grade 5, our school held student council elections, and I ran for the position of Sports Captain. I was very passionate about this role because I deeply admire famous football players like Ronaldo and Messi, and I often practiced their skills during sports time. My interview went well. However, when the results were announced, I was surprised and disappointed to learn that Fizza, my fellow candidate, had been chosen instead. At first, I felt upset and tearful, but I quickly reminded myself to stay <strong>calm and positive<\/strong>. I took a deep breath, gathered my courage, and went to <strong>congratulate Fizza sincerely<\/strong> on her achievement. In that moment, I felt <strong>stronger, more confident, and proud of my maturity<\/strong>. This experience taught me the real meaning of <strong>&#8216;Think Win-Win&#8217;<\/strong> to <strong>celebrate other&#8217;s success<\/strong> and <strong>maintain kindness<\/strong> even in moments of loss. I have noticed this habit made me feel more <strong>empowered, encouraged, and at peace<\/strong> with myself.<\/p>\n<p>I truly believe that these habits will keep guiding me to become a <strong>better person<\/strong> each day by being helpful, cheerful, a good listener, proactive, and always ready to <strong>collaborate<\/strong> with others in a true <strong>win-win spirit<\/strong>. I will conclude my essay with a lovely quote of Dr. Stephen R. Covey &#8216;Are leaders born or made? This is a false dichotomy: leaders are neither born nor made. <strong>Leaders choose to be leaders<\/strong>.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Of course, no journey is perfect\u2014I learned that I need to work on <strong>smoother transitions<\/strong> between my examples and check for those pesky minor grammar issues. But learning is part of leadership, and I&#8217;ll use this feedback to <strong>grow even stronger<\/strong> in the future.<\/p>\n<p>This entire experience, from the grueling early rounds to this final, high-scoring essay, has cemented my belief: leadership isn&#8217;t something you&#8217;re born with, it&#8217;s something you <strong>choose<\/strong> to be, every single day.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to everyone who followed my journey! What an <strong>unforgettable victory<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1406 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-11-at-11.36.44-AM-300x237.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-11-at-11.36.44-AM-300x237.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-11-at-11.36.44-AM-1024x808.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-11-at-11.36.44-AM-768x606.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-11-at-11.36.44-AM.jpeg 1060w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1407 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-25-at-10.29.00-AM-300x227.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-25-at-10.29.00-AM-300x227.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-25-at-10.29.00-AM-1024x776.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-25-at-10.29.00-AM-768x582.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-25-at-10.29.00-AM.jpeg 1037w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1408 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-26-at-3.45.13-PM-300x219.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-26-at-3.45.13-PM-300x219.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-26-at-3.45.13-PM-1024x747.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-26-at-3.45.13-PM-768x560.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.beaconhouse.net\/310\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/109\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-11-26-at-3.45.13-PM.jpeg 1072w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Muhammad Fateh Nouman, 5 Green The journey is complete, and the results are in! 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