Mia Hamm

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Mia Hamm 

Mia Hamm is a retired professional soccer player. She was the youngest player on the Women's U.S. National Team. In 1996, she, and her team, won a gold medal in the Olympics. She started when she was a young girl and credits her brother for pushing her to join. I think that technology had an impact in people across the U.S. watching her play and becoming a fan of hers. 

Reflection:

I think that this is an amazing example of arete. Mia came from a family who moved around a lot due to her father being an air pilot. She didn't have time to settle and make many friends. At the age of 15, she became the youngest player playing for the U.S. national team. At the age of 15, I was still in school doing nothing. Mia's story shows that at any age, you can become anything you want. She has won a Gold Medal at the Olympics TWICE. She is also a Champion in Women's World Cup. Mia is a very good role model for kids, teens, and adults around the world.

Luke Aikins

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Luke Aikins

The excellence which Luke Aikins achieved was that he was the first person to skydive without a parachute. This stunt was achieved by building a 100x100 foot net. Aikins dropped 25,000 feet from the air and was caught by a net. This net was made by a material called Spectra. I think technology had a big part in this stunt. Without it, Aikins wouldn't have known how tall the net would have to be or if this was even safe to attempt. 

Reflection:

I believe that this is an amazing stunt preformed and that it is very nerve-wrecking just thinking about it or even seeing the pictures online. Aikins had been preparing this stunt for 2 years and i can't even imagine that his excitement once he did it and achieved it. The lesson of life that I have learned from this is that you should be a risk taker sometimes because your life is short. I learned that you should just go for it and not worry about anything. If you have been planning something for a while, just do it. I also learned to appreciate life more because even during this dangerous stunt, Aikins could have landed on the ground and died. This shows me that life is short and not to take it for granted.

Luke Aikins

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Luke Aikins

The excellence which Luke Aikins achieved was that he was the first person to skydive without a parachute. This stunt was achieved by building a 100x100 foot net. Aikins dropped 25,000 feet from the air and was caught by a net. This net was made by a material called Spectra. I think technology had a big part in this stunt. Without it, Aikins wouldn't have known how tall the net would have to be or if this was even safe to attempt. 

Reflection:

I believe that this is an amazing stunt preformed and that it is very nerve-wrecking just thinking about it or even seeing the pictures online. Aikins had been preparing this stunt for 2 years and i can't even imagine that his excitement once he did it and achieved it. The lesson of life that I have learned from this is that you should be a risk taker sometimes because your life is short. I learned that you should just go for it and not worry about anything. If you have been planning something for a while, just do it. I also learned to appreciate life more because even during this dangerous stunt, Aikins could have landed on the ground and died. This shows me that life is short and not to take it for granted.

Marvin Goldstein

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Marvin Goldstein

The excellence that Marvin Goldstein achieved is that he is am acclaimed pianist and well-sought out performer. At a very young age (18), Goldstein was awarded a music scholarship to Tel Aviv University School of Music in Israel. This was achieved by not giving up on his dream and trying very hard at what he loves to do. In my opinion, if Goldstein would have used Technology, it would have helped him learn how the piano much easier and it would give him a lot of information on some of his other favorite artists. Even without technology, Goldstein was still able to make it very far in his music career. 

Reflection: I believe that this is a very good arete experience. Goldstein was able to get very far in his music career and I feel like that sets a very great example for the people that want to pursue in the music industry. This is also showing people that it isn't to early (in age) to go for what you want.