Success: Different Versions

When I think of a successful person, the first person I think of is the late Charlie Kirk. I was stunned when I heard about his assassination. It happened during one of his events at Utah Valley University on September 10 of this year.

Charlie Kirk was a month away from his thirty second birthday when he was gunned down. Although he was very young he accomplished more in his short life than many of us, including me, will ever achieve.

Some of Charlie’s greatest accomplishments:

• Started a non-profit organization named Turning Point USA in 2012 when he was only 18 years old
• Was the author of a book “The College Scam”
• Was the host of his own radio show
• Was the speaker at the Republican National Convention 2020 and 2024
• Was a proud follower of Jesus and talked with many young people regarding faith and family
• Met with many world leaders

Those are just a few of the reasons I think that Charlie Kirk was an extremely successful person. It was Charlie’s faith that I most admired. His commitment to his faith, family and our country were a joy to hear. He traveled around the USA promoting freedom of speech, Christian values, and conservative values. He chose to debate and listen to other points of view. I have watched many of his videos of him challenging college students. He was always kind and showed so much common sense, which is so rare today.

I think Charlie was so successful in his life due mainly to his unfaltering faith in Christ. He was also very successful in his relationships. He had a beautiful, loving wife and two children.

I saw people mourning this young man all over the USA and countries overseas. You had to know this was a very special man who had touched millions of lives including mine even though I never met him. Charlie has been called to heaven, but now it’s up to us to carry on his faith and values.

Daily writing prompt

When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why?

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