By holding this leadership position on the mock trial team I learned a few life lessons. The first is if you want to get something done sometimes you have to do it yourself. The next lesson is that sometimes things aren't going to work out as anticipated. Obstacles will be presented to you along your life journey. Finally patience and communication are key when trying to work with other people. Some notable characteristics I had shown during this time were persistence, dedication, and motivation. I apply all of these attributes to everything I do no matter how mundane they are.