TOEFL writing

In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example,
honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be
successful in life? Use specific reasons and examples from your
experience to explain your answer. When you write your answer, you are
not limited to the examples listed in the question.

Some people say intelligence is the most important factor of the success in life, while others insist that kindness is indispensable for the happy life. However, in my opinion, honesty is the most important characteristic for people to succeed in life for the following two reasons. First, you can keep on good terms with many people who help you if needed. Second, it helps you to face your reality. This essay will discuss these reasons in further detail.

One of the positive aspects of honesty is that honest people can easily make good friends with others. People tend to trust only honest people. And when I have desperate problems, I can try to count on them. It is very important because I think life consists of helping each other. For example, when I was a university student, I had difficulty with finding a job. I was rejected by many companies, and I was deeply disappointed. But one of my friends informed me that one of his friends was searching workers even that time. Moreover, he gave me a lot of advice. In this way, I got accepted by the company, and I was able to start working. I appreciate the network very much.

Another advantage of being honest is that it makes me to face my reality. People are often afraid of accepting the reality, so they apt to deceive themselves. But if I try to keep honest, I need not to tell a lie about myself, so I can avoid it. For example, when I was first year in my office, I could not understand almost anything about how to do my duty. However, I tried to being honest, so I asked my senior staff that I could not understand how to do my job and asked him for advice. It was true that I often got scolded, but it was beneficial for me to admit my reality and ask someone for help.

In conclusion, I think honesty is indispensable for success in life because I can make the great relationship with other people which help me if I have difficulty. Furthermore, being honest helps me not to deceive myself and it leads to my best practice. Now, I do not have a child, but when I have a child, I will like to teach him or her the importance of honesty.