Today, in this gloomy 'economic recession' - it's pretty easy to let the discouraging attitudes surrounding you leave you down in the dumps, & unmotivated when it comes to seeking and scoring a desirable job that offers opportunities for leadership, an already-outstanding reputation that allows you as an employee proud to say that you are a part of, financial stability, and most importantly, one that you actually ENJOY doing. But - I happened to have just watched one of my favorite movies earlier, 'Waking Life' -- & one of my favorite quotes from the movie fits perfectly with this weeks' discussion board topic:
"Whatever you do, don't you dare be bored. This is absolutely the most exciting time we could have possibly ever hoped to be alive. And things are just starting."
I believe that we, as a group of educated, youthful graduates from an established, credible University such as East Carolina represent an extremely powerful movement and should be overwhelmed with motivation. Today, people absolutely must start from the very beginning with the drive and energy necessary to thrive within the current economy & job market; not to mention every day life. You must have a passion to BE - to WANT & to accomplish something of your dreams & you cannot allow negative obstacles to create barriers in your way. I personally believe that I am my own worst enemy; & if you truly think about it - this is a blessing in disguise. Go ahead & be your own worst critic - because you shouldn't ever let other people steer you in a negative direction or make decisions for you regarding your goals. They are YOURS; not anyone else's - & you have the capability to fulfill each one of them in time.
If you let people steer you away from your own self-drive, your motivation for success will undoubtedly result in failure of achieving your goals. What I have learned over the past few years is that it is so easy to get overwhelmed, anxious & let negative attitudes drown the positive opportunities that surround you - but it is just as easy to cease this from happening by changing your attitude. I firmly believe that in all aspects of life, it is always 10% of what happens to you, & 90% of how you react to it. Make the best of everything that happens - whether you can see the good in it or not - by thinking positively, taking time to reflect & having the courage to grow with each experience you encounter within your own success in today's economy.
Think about the past six months: what life experiences have you put off, sworn you would never come back to, even approach - or otherwise procrastinated about? Trust me, when I think about my own past, there are many scenarios I could list that I regret letting certain prerogatives assist my judgement. Now, I feel confident to know & say that it's TIME; time to get out there & go for it with everything I've got.
Loved ones, including my family, friends, previous employers, co-workers & even strangers have all added positivity to my current attitude about staying motivated, & here are a few tips I strive to keep in mind when I forget about the success that awaits (all of us!): - SET realistic goals that incorporate your dreams. Never say never. Recognize opportunities where you fit in & seize them with confidence. Have a strategy beforehand & throughout your plan. Don't talk the talk if you can't walk the walk -- instead, learn the lingo & then make your mark. Enjoy the passing of time. Be agile - change is necessary & the ability to quickly adapt is one of the best personal traits you may develop, not to mention Employers' most-wanted characteristic in sought job candidates. Take risks; but take them wisely... practice application of managing them before you take a step towards something you are not sure of.
Dare to discover what you are good at, move on once you have found it, & congratulate yourself for your courage. There is no failure in our attempts to explore new territories, capabilities or professions. Failure only ensures when motivation does not -- with the refusal to explore the limits of our capabilities.
"Fly on, little wing..."
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