MAIN DESCRIPTION 1:

DM: “My dad would always say ‘no surrender’, I would always hear it growing up and no matter what it is basically, kinda just like to not give up, always push through. He said this phrase whether it was school sports, etc. He would continuously say this to me so that I wouldn’t give up on my hopes and dreams. It was almost like his mantra that he instilled in me and I’ve used it ever since.”

INFORMANT’S OPINION 1:

JL: What do you think this phrase means?

DM: “He thought that if he told me this then I would take it to heart, which is what I did. I used this phrase as motivation for whenever I faced a tough obstacle. I think it means to never give up when faced with hardship. Also, that I should never surrender or at least give it my all which I did for my academics and my athletics in my life.”

PERSONAL INTERPRETATION 1:

JL: I never really understood the meaning of “no surrender” as my parents never said it to me growing up. But I think I’ve definitely used this phrase when I faced my own challenges. It became a reminder to push through difficult moments instead of giving up. I believe I have used this phrase when I faced my own obstacles.I feel like I’ve instilled this mantra in my life as I keep going during tough times instead of quitting. I see how this way of thinking has benefited me in school sports and everyday life. It’s a simple idea that drives me to keep pushing forward and stay strong no matter what difficulties come my way.