In my previous blogs, I have discussed Imagination, Challenging Beliefs, and my concept of Success- belief & action over time. Yet, how many of you have put those ideas and formulas into practice in your daily lives? I suspect that, for whatever reasons, not many of you have done so. But, I know one young lady who has, and, in so doing, has achieved her most current dream, even though others told her not to get her hopes up. Of course, this wasn't accomplished over night.
As with most young people, college was her place of discovery. During her four years as an undergrad, she focused on a variety of majors - from theater to education to human development. Nevertheless, each of these areas contributed to her current success. Theater develops imagination, discipline and presentation skills, all of which are utilized in the field of education. Teaching others motivated her to gain a better understanding of others and herself through the study of human development. This path led her to grad school where she chose to study school counseling, a full-time, two year commitment. Although an honorable profession, school counseling could not be considered a particularly marketable degree, especially in today's economic environment. She excelled in school, graduating with a 4.0 - no surprise!
While following this journey, she became involved with a wonderful young man to whom she is now engaged, but that is another marvelous story for a different time. He is living and working in a nearby state; however that was of little concern, as she did not yet have a job. Where they would settle was dependent on her getting employment.
"Employment." Many questioned her choice of study. It was difficult enough for recent grads in teaching to find employment, but counseling had far fewer opportunities. Still, in her mind she said, "I always visualized myself getting a counseling position." Within a month of her graduation, she "nailed" her very first interview and got the job - in the state, in the town, where her fiance lives.
As with most young people, college was her place of discovery. During her four years as an undergrad, she focused on a variety of majors - from theater to education to human development. Nevertheless, each of these areas contributed to her current success. Theater develops imagination, discipline and presentation skills, all of which are utilized in the field of education. Teaching others motivated her to gain a better understanding of others and herself through the study of human development. This path led her to grad school where she chose to study school counseling, a full-time, two year commitment. Although an honorable profession, school counseling could not be considered a particularly marketable degree, especially in today's economic environment. She excelled in school, graduating with a 4.0 - no surprise!
While following this journey, she became involved with a wonderful young man to whom she is now engaged, but that is another marvelous story for a different time. He is living and working in a nearby state; however that was of little concern, as she did not yet have a job. Where they would settle was dependent on her getting employment.
"Employment." Many questioned her choice of study. It was difficult enough for recent grads in teaching to find employment, but counseling had far fewer opportunities. Still, in her mind she said, "I always visualized myself getting a counseling position." Within a month of her graduation, she "nailed" her very first interview and got the job - in the state, in the town, where her fiance lives.
What did this young lady do to achieve her current success? She imagined herself in the job she wanted, she believed in herself, she believed she could accomplish her dreams, and she took action over time to bring the results she wanted. That wonderful, intelligent, beautiful young lady is my daughter.
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