nt striving actions and self-discipline. At an early age, Robinson realized his moral obligations to his mother. He recognized the burdens that his mother faced as a single parent, and he “began to want to relieve her in any small way (he) could. (He) was happy whenever (he) had money to give her” (18). Robinson always realized his duties as part of a team and tried endlessly to fulfill his role, even if it meant suffering. In addition, Robinson was determined to succeed, and be the best at whatever he did. Most people who spent time with Robinson realized this determination, especially his wife. Once, at a confrontation with a manager, she yelled:“I’ve seen him play with sore legs, a sore back, sore arms, even without other members of the team knowing it. Doing it not for praise, but becausehe was thinking about the team….Jack’s heart and soul is with the baseballclub…” (112).Robinson was always the first one up in the morning, and worked the hardest at every practice, demonstrating his extraordinary self-discipline.Jackie Robinson’s conscientiousness did not end with baseball. Once he retired from the sport, he became very active with the NAACP. He held many fundraisers, gave many speeches, and inspired people throughout the country. As he once said, “If my name was going to be involved, then I wanted to be involved as much as possible” (138). Robinson always set goals to achieve, and never stopped until they were accomplished. When he planned to have a charity dinner with a certain amount of people, he did not settle for less. Once, when the arrangements for the venue of an event went sour, Robinson moved the event to his house – nothing was going to ruin his plans.Robinson was well aware of his competence and success. When he reflected upon his life, he stated, “I had fulfilled my boyhood dream of providing my wife with a decent home, a nest...
