On 15 May, 2010, Jessica Watson crossed the finish line in Sydney Harbour, three days before her 17th birthday to become the youngest individual to sail non-stop and unassisted around the world.
The Los Angeles Times reported Watson's reason for her journey: "I wanted to challenge myself and achieve something to be proud of. And yes, I wanted to inspire people. I hated being judged by my appearance and other people's expectations of what a 'little girl' was capable of. It's no longer just my dream or voyage. Every milestone out here isn't just my achievement, but an achievement for everyone who has put so much time and effort into helping getting me here."
What do you learn from this inspirational journey? Comment below.
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I learned that a cool Australian woman exists
ReplyDeletedamn why couldnt i think of something like that when i was 16?
ReplyDeleteI learned that she's the kind of person this world and society needs to have.
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