Emerson Essay

Ralph Waldo Emerson believes that a man’s success is dependent upon how hard he is willing to work at it. It is up to him and no one else. He must not rely on the people around him to achieve his goal. I completely agree with Mr. Emerson. People need to realize that they can not just ride the “coat tails” of someone and expect for them to lead them to success. Hard work and determination can get you anywhere. Of course this is not going to be easy. Most things in life are not. However, the concept that you must gain success on your own is that simple. If achieving success was simple, then people would not be in the terrible situations they are in today. Poverty would be non-existent and everyone who live happy, enjoyable lives. If people cared enough about themselves and wanted to get out of their situations they would have everything they need to do so.