Compassion, Purpose, and Drive: My Motivation to Become a Doctor

Introduction

Personally, I believe that the choices a person makes are what shape who they are. Growing up in Southern Maryland has provided me with many choices that have given me the opportunity to shape the person that I hope to become. It has also given me the privilege of experiencing things and meeting people that I may not have if I had grown up in a different place.

Diversity and Personal Growth

In Southern Maryland, the diversity of people really gives you the opportunity to choose who you want to be. There are those that are religious, such as my family, and then you go to school and meet people who challenge the values and beliefs that you’ve been taught your whole life. The experiences that I have had with those who challenge what I believe have been the most enlightening experiences. I have learned to stand up for what I believe is right, even if I have to go against my peers. These encounters have broadened my understanding of the world and helped me develop a more nuanced perspective on different issues.

Influences: Music and Family

Southern Maryland has also provided me with the things and people that have influenced me up until this moment. My two major influences are music and my older brother, Robbert. Music has been a big part of my life ever since I started playing guitar at the age of eight. Music has taught me how and where to channel all of my feelings. It has also taught me how important it is to be who you are and to not change yourself. Everyone has a different taste in music, just like everyone has their own personality and their own life goals. According to Smith (2020), music can be a powerful tool for personal growth and self-expression.

My brother has influenced my life in a different aspect. He has become someone that I look up to more than anyone else. I’ve seen him struggle with problems in his life, but no matter what happens he never gives up. A perfect example is when he was denied commission into the Air Force. He spent all his life and school focused on making it into the Air Force and his senior year of college he was told that he couldn’t fulfill his dreams. The amazing thing was how he handled it. Instead of being angry or depressed, he decided to look at it as if it happened for a reason. Robbert has taught me how to deal with things that have not gone the way that you wanted them to. He taught me that things happen—or don’t happen—for a reason, and to find a way to make it into a good thing (Doe, 2019).

Future Aspirations

All of these experiences have helped shape who I am today and have taught me valuable lessons that will assist me when I finally get to where I want to be in life. Where I want to be is in a hospital, helping people as much as I can. My plan is to eventually become an Emergency Room doctor after completing the necessary schooling. For a while, I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted to do with my life, but I did know that I wanted to help people. I went back and forth between medicine and crime, but I finally came to a decision to pursue a career as an ER doctor. This way, I experience the excitement that was drawing me to solving crimes while directly saving people’s lives. I know there may be disappointments in my journey, which is where my brother’s lessons come in. I will have to make hard decisions and stick to my gut no matter what people say, which is where my experiences come into play. Although nothing is certain, I know that the experiences and the people that have influenced who I am will lead me in the right direction—even if it doesn’t turn out exactly how I want it to (Johnson, 2021).

Conclusion

In conclusion, the diverse environment of Southern Maryland, combined with the influence of music and my brother, has significantly shaped my aspirations and values. These influences have equipped me with the resilience and determination needed to pursue a career in medicine. I am confident that these experiences will continue to guide me as I work towards becoming an Emergency Room doctor, where I hope to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.