Question for you fine folk about the obstacle secondary prompt we'll all inevitably encounter. I'm a privileged, white male who hasn't had any extreme hardships. I'm torn between two options.
1) This summer I have been working and volunteering a lot. Two nights a week have to go to a 3+ hour class to become a fire fighter which I have to drive 30 minutes each way to go. I often don't get home until 11:00 or later, and have to go to work the next morning. I suppose this could be an obstacle. I was super nervous for the practical portion of the final, but studied, and acted as the peer-appointed leader for the practical section, faked the confidence, gave orders which utilized myself for labor as well and we passed. Honestly this option feels like whining. And the only lessons I learned here is to fake it until you make it, and keep going to class even when you're tired and don't feel like it. This could be a better, more current leadership prompt.
2) I've encountered burnout as an undergrad, learned to take care of myself when you feel like this; when and how to relax and recharge. I'll elaborate more than this in the essay, but that's the gist. I used this during MCAT studying to recognize early signs of burnout, and recharged efficiently. I'll use this in medical school as well, which is why I'm favoring this option.
So I think I learned more from #2 and I am leaning towards it, but #1 is more unique, even though I feel like it's whining. I was just wondering what you fine folks thing about it. I could probably post elsewhere, but you all seem pretty consistent in responding/posting, so I figured I'd ask.
This is a retake for me, but I'm aiming high! Who else is taking it in January? 
