Tony’s Diagnostic Essay

Of all the values given, I chose family, health, and sports. So now You’re probably wondering why I value these three? Well I just do and I'm going to explain how I value them. So in no particular order here are my three values and the one thing I'd like to accomplish.

First off there is health. Good health is important to me because it allows me to actually do the things I love. Without it I couldn't ride my motorcycle, snowboard, surf, or participate in any other sport that gives a big rush. So I value my health by trying to eat well, not smoking, and working out. In other words health is my key to having fun.

Now how boring would a guy’s life be without sports? Pretty damn boring if you ask me. That brings me to my next value, which are sports. It's indescribable when you get that rush, whether it be from catching a wave or blasting through Angeles Crest Hwy. I'm only going to be here once so I'd like to enjoy that time to it's fullest. Other people express themselves in other ways, but I like to be able to take my life into my own hands.

My last value is family. This choice varies from person to person. Some people rank it very high and others have it last on the list. I realize that not everyone can say they have family there to support them. I am lucky enough to be one who can say they have family there. The majority of the people I know, however, cannot say they are so fortunate. All I ask is that they be there when I need them and to throw some good tips along the way. So for that I value the family I have and try to spend as much time with them as I can.

Last is the one thing I want to accomplish in life. I have worked at the Walt Disney Studios for a year and a half and enjoy it immensely. The one main goal I have for myself here at the company is to become vice president of studio operations. Now this might take ten maybe fifteen years, but I have the motivation to get me there. Perhaps after that I will have created another goal and progress from there.

So I have family to support me and help me make wiser decisions. I have health so that I can be successful in my career and have fun as well. Then I have sports, which allow me to have that fun in many different ways. So as long as I have these in order I believe I will stay focused and become closer to accomplishing my main goal.

Written by Anthony "Tony" Guerrera - 2002

Tony you will always be in our thoughts and hearts.