Question of the Day- Proudest Achievement
By DB
@dgobucks226 (36981)
August 8, 2025 7:13pm CST
What is your proudest achievement? For me, I would have to say graduating college. I was not the best motivated student in high school, disliked the classroom experience, and really never applied myself. Maybe that describes you too.
Anyway, I found my college experience totally different. It was up to you to make your own decisions and what path you were going to follow. Quite the opposite from being dictated to by teachers and administrators. It was really your choice whether you wanted to succeed or not and, in my case, I found it liberating.
Getting a college degree in Education allowed me to eventually find work as a High School Physical Education and Health teacher. It provided me a rewarding career working with and teaching teens not only in the classroom but as a coach too.
Well, enough about me. So, what do you consider your proudest achievement?
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@AmbiePam (104724)
• United States
9 Aug
My first thought was something someone told me once, and how the thought that someone was moved to such an extent by my actions made me proud. Not of myself in total, but how far I’ve come.
Obviously though, you mean a different kind of achievement, so I would say graduating high school at aged sixteen.
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@dgobucks226 (36981)
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13 Aug
Actually any kind of achievement is fine. Graduating school is a good one, but even things like an act of kindness to someone is worthy of being a proud achievement
.Other possible achievements mentioned:
-Getting my dream job
-Overcoming a health issue
-Developing a talent like painting
-Supporting Friends and Family: Being there for loved ones during difficult times, whether it's providing a listening ear or practical assistance.
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@AmbiePam (104724)
• United States
13 Aug
@dgobucks226 I am proud of hanging in there with my dad for the 8 1/2 years my mom battled dementia, from her ages 46 to 55. I thought my dad would dir of a heart attack, and that depression would crush me. I’m proud that we’re both stronger people because of it. And that we teamed up to keep her out of a nursing home.
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@dgobucks226 (36981)
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16 Aug
@AmbiePam That is definitely something to be proud of. Being there for a loved one's time of need is admirable. I went through something similar supporting my mom until she passed. A very difficult time.
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@allknowing (154199)
• India
9 Aug
When I could see Solitaire in all its glory my dream. I designed it and saw to tis construction
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@dgobucks226 (36981)
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13 Aug
That's a terrific accomplishment! Something to admire for sure. 
Other possible achievements mentioned
-Starting my own business
-Supporting Friends and Family: Being there for loved ones during difficult times, whether it's providing a listening ear or practical assistance.
-Community Involvement: Participating in community activities that support those in need, such as food drives or neighborhood clean-ups.
--Raising a family
Other possible achievements mentioned
-Starting my own business
-Supporting Friends and Family: Being there for loved ones during difficult times, whether it's providing a listening ear or practical assistance.
-Community Involvement: Participating in community activities that support those in need, such as food drives or neighborhood clean-ups.
--Raising a family2 people like this
@luisadannointed (9456)
• Philippines
9 Aug
That's nice to know. Congratulations.
Anyway, I am a college graduate also, but I don't think that's my proudest and I don't think there is something to be proud of in my current situation -- if we are talking about life success in terms of achievements, dreams, money whatever.
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@dgobucks226 (36981)
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13 Aug
I see. I think each individual person has their own personal viewpoints as to what they are most proud of.
For me personally, graduating college and using my skills and abilities to influence and teach youngsters was very gratifying.
Other possible achievements mentioned:
-Supporting Friends and Family: Being there for loved ones during difficult times, whether it's providing a listening ear or practical assistance.
-Community Involvement: Participating in community activities that support those in need, such as food drives or neighborhood clean-ups.
--Raising a family
--Maintaining a healthy lifestyle through some activity like jogging, diet and managing stress
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@dgobucks226 (36981)
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13 Aug
Those are some solid achievements!
Other possible achievements mentioned:
-Doing volunteer work in my community
-Overcoming a health issue
-Learning a new skill like photography, a musical instrument, and mastering a new language.
Other possible achievements mentioned:
-Doing volunteer work in my community
-Overcoming a health issue
-Learning a new skill like photography, a musical instrument, and mastering a new language.1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (36981)
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13 Aug
Yes, those are very popular choices and good ones
Other possible achievements mentioned:
-Doing volunteer work in my community
-Learning a new skill like photography, a musical instrument, and mastering a new language.
Other possible achievements mentioned:
-Doing volunteer work in my community
-Learning a new skill like photography, a musical instrument, and mastering a new language.2 people like this
