Word of the Week: Responsibility
by Krishna Patel, GMC Prep Cadet
Responsibility means when someone has a duty to act independently and make decisions to fulfill a job or role. Responsibility also means taking initiative, which can come in many ways. All leaders must carry out responsibility, whether it be mentally, physically, or emotionally. This word means many different things to me, but most importantly, it means to do what you have to accomplish on time and not procrastinate. I have a terrible method of procrastination and taking on responsibility means completing any given task beforehand. This will help me to prepare for the upcoming assignments and not fall behind in my work.
Many successful people demonstrate this word on an everyday basis, but the person who emulates this word the best is my mother. She is always completing her work beforehand, and never falls behind. She never has to rely on anyone to do something for her. She takes initiative and never fails to keep me motivated. My mom is always trying to encourage me to take responsibility for my own work, which helped me find out how responsibility really works. I had to take care of my younger cousin, who was 3, and I also had an assignment due by midnight. I had to manage my time well to complete both my work and putting my cousin to sleep. I thought I would not be able to complete them, but I soon realized time was my key tool. I felt so accomplished once I finally finished both tasks. This made me realize that not only do responsible leaders take the initiative to make decisions, but they do them in a timely manner. After this experience, I always managed to complete my work when it is first handed out.
This word can also mean lots of things in the context of our country. The United States of America would not be able to function properly if it were not for the great leaders who took responsibility to act when it is appropriate. I will continue to show responsibility to further complete my work. Not only will it help me become a great leader, but also it will help me make better grades on assignments because I will have enough time to finish them. If people continue to show responsibility in life, together we can achieve our goals because we take the initiative to do so.