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“It doesn’t matter if you stay in camp or fight- In the end, everybody comes out the same. Coward and hero get the same reward: You die whether you slack off or work. And what do I have for all my suffering, Constantly putting my life on the line? (Homer, 169) Achilles spoke these apathetic words thousands of years ago, and, unfortunately, many people feel the same way today. This is sad because these people are wrong and they are missing out on a life with meaning and worth living. The very act of struggling and persevering for a certain goal is what gives life meaning. A few years ago, in gym class, our teacher told us that we had to climb an 18 foot-tall, wooden pole, supported by only our peers holding it up. We weren’t required to climb it if we didn’t want to, but I opted to climb it anyways. I remember how nervous I was when it was my turn to climb; my heart was pounding, and my hands were sweaty. I had the chance to back down, but I swallowed my fears and pursued on. The victory of completing the task at hand w