Control Your Own Future | Leila Dixon | TEDxMoreauCatholicHS

This talk is about how, even when you are faced with adversity, you must rely on your drive and attitude in order to allow yourself to succeed. Even when things seem too tough, you must be able to control what you can control in order to make your situation more impactful. Leila wishes to inspire other athletes or people who could be struggling to "succeed" in tough situations. With Leila's story, she wants to remind them that there is a way to get through it. Leila Dixon is a black student athlete who is grateful for all the challenges that life has thrown at her in order to shape her into who she is today. She loves making an impact in her community which is why she adores doing community service. Leila focuses on her academics and on her athletics as she is a Captain of the Moreau Varsity Softball team, plays on a high level travel team, and has already committed to play D1 college softball. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx