If I could impart wisdom to other students I would say, “Don’t hesitate! Run, don’t walk, toward your dreams and goals! Time is precious and fleeting, and once it passes you will never get it back, so don’t waste it!
If I could go back in time and choose the ideal college experience, it would be dual enrollment and then college upon high school graduation; but if this is not your experience do not give up! Non-traditional students may have additional challenges such as a family, a career, or unemployment, but I am here to encourage you that you can do this!
Recently, I had considered withdrawing from a class. My homework load on top of being a Mom, a wife, and working was overwhelming. But I prayed, I meditated, I thought about my options, and I sought out people who have succeeded and reached goals to share with me how they did it.
Focus on your goal. Give your time and energy wisely to those close to you and ignore distractions. For me that meant I temporarily stopped playing PokemonGo! as it was a distraction.
Write down your goals and the steps you will need to take to reach them. For me, the NSLS (National Society of Leadership and Success) is a great resource for this.
Most importantly, keep moving toward your goal. Push through the obstacles and be persistent and steadfast. Even one step is better than not trying. Don’t give up.
The words of Thomas Edison are still relevant today, “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison
A quick search of how many times Thomas Edison failed before successfully inventing the light bulb range from 1,000 to 10,000. I do not know exactly how many times he failed, but even though he failed many, many times he kept learning from each mistake and trying again.
“Winners never quit, and quitters never win.” ―Vince Lombardi, is another potent quote. Vince Lombardi is considered by many to be the greatest football coach and leader in American sports history. Whether it is sports or some other aspect of life, stay the course; get up and dust yourself off; try again.
You can do it, believe in yourself! Just my two cents.
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