Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. ____ Gandhiji.

　　This quote by Gandhiji reflects the way my life is lived and the personality developed by living this lifestyle.

　　My name is Daniel Sykes and I have been told on numerous occasions that I am an intelligent person and have an ambitious personality. My ambition in life is to become a respected athlete of this country playing Rugby League and to become a Biochemical Engineer. My ambitions in life have developed throughout my entire life hence making Sport and academia the two greatest perspectives withholding the greatest of importance in my life. Personally I am willing to participate in any activity that will broaden any chance of making my ambitions become a reality. Therefore I understand the importance and difficulty of making my ambitions come true.

　　Some of my best traits of my personality are honesty, loyalty, Sincerity, trustworthiness and completing any task given to me to the greatest of my ability.

　　I have been told by many people of great importance personally that I am conscientious, hardworking and always willing to do any task that is my responsibility. I can work under any environment stressful or peaceful and I am determined to work to the best of my potential all the time.

　　Due to many experiences I have endured, it has given me the opportunity to have gained the ability to cope with the pressure of any situation.

　　Many hobbies and interests in my life make me who I am and determine the way my life is lived. Physical activity and Intellectual activities are my most distinguished interests. I enjoy Maths, science and I am willing to broaden my academic horizon by learning many different types of subjects.

　　Academically I am achieving above average, in every subject from math to PD/H/PE. During my entire schooling career I have been in the Gifted and Talented Student Program (GATS). I am a person whom of which enjoys learning and furthering my knowledge in every aspect.

　　I do not only achieve highly in academic regions of life but I also achieve highly in sporting aspects. I have been playing rugby league for many years and I thoroughly enjoy this sport and my love for sport prolongs more and more the older I get. Since I have been playing this sport I have gained very sophisticated disciplinary skills and I have found the ability to transfer these skills into everyday life and everyday situations. I have been the appointed captain of many different teams and I am told by mentors that my leadership skills are very mature and disciplined.

　　With acknowledgement of skills that I possess I have gained the ability to pride myself on being an enthusiastic team member, responsible, Organised, able to take initiative, disciplined and my leadership skills.

　　With all the experiences I have completed I have gained the ability of time management and this is beneficial in completing my short term and long term ambitions. I developed my time management skills by participating in sport, school and work.

　　My ambitions are a major part of my life and they sculpt the way my life is lived. I persist in making the best of my life and taking any opportunities to expand my chances of achieving my ambitions that I have set for myself.