Ever since we were young, people were constantly asking us "What do you want to be when you grow up." When we were young, most girls wanted to be a princess or a singer. Most boys strove to become firemen, policemen, and race car drivers. As we aged we learned our talents and interests, leading to the expansion of career possibilities. By the time we applied for colleges, society expected us to have narrowed down the possibilities to a minimal amount of options. College is our opportunity to decide our occupations and gain contacts in order to get there. My question to you is,
What do you want to be and how do you plan on getting there?
During this weeks readings, I was intrigued by an article called Work Hard or Work Smart.
The author, Tom Weber, made many points that are crucial to successfulness. His main ideas talked about making a plan for your life, and then working your ass off until you get there. Although I had always had a general idea of where my life was headed, I never made it definitive. This week I was motivated to set goals for myself and my future. I sat down, and imagined where I wanted to be in ten years. The possibilities were innumerable and the endless opportunities excited me. But how could I achieve these goals? I've never been incredibly smart or above average in any other way. I always seemed to blend in with the rest of the crowd.
"You have way more in you than you can imagine." This quote caught my attention. It opened up my eyes and made me realize that I was capable of whatever my heart wanted to. In life I was always convinced that there were restrictions that life puts on everyone and that some things, like my study habits and my attention span, would hinder my ability to carry out the grandiose plans I had made. I now realize that the only thing that was restricting me from doing so, was myself. I challenge you to look deep inside of yourself and see that you are capable of great things. You are an amazing human being. You've made it this far haven't you? So go out there and be the best you.
Realize that your dreams can come true if you push yourself!
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