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Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway. – Earl Nightingale
The 31st of December always makes me feel pensive about the year ahead. Questions like “Am I on the right track?”, “Do I like what I am doing?”, and “What can I do to achieve my goals?” often enter my mind. Is it too late to start something we are passionate about?
When I was 17, I didn’t know what degree to pursue, but I had to make a quick decision because enrollment was about to start. I chose Psychology because I have always been interested in medical science. I enjoyed my pre-med studies, and it took me four years to complete my degree. However, I still didn’t know what to do and ended up applying for jobs unrelated to my qualification. At 24, I moved to New Zealand and got a job in retail.
I remember telling a couple of friends that I wanted to study communication at a New Zealand university. Both replied that it was a nice idea but would take up a lot of my time. I got discouraged and abandoned my plans. Fast forward to 2018, I discovered what I wanted to do and decided to go back to school. I got sucked into the “I wish I could go back in time and make this decision” path of thinking.
In 2018, I finally knew what area to study, and I knew it would keep me interested and be beneficial for my future. I intend to study and get certified in this profession, and it’s okay that it took me a while to figure out my passion.
Going back to the quote above, I want to inspire you not to get discouraged about what you want to achieve, even if it means going back to school to acquire a new skill or certification. Time will pass anyway, so why not spend it doing something you love? Maybe you are 35 years old and realize you want to be an engineer. It may take you five years to get certified, but by the time you retire at around 65, you would have 25 years of industry experience. The 90-year-old you won’t regret taking the time to acquire that engineering certification or playing it safe.
I know it’s easier said than done because we fear change and have financial and familial obligations. However, when I reflect on this, I know that starting something new will make me happier, and I am making the right decision.
I hope you had a good holiday, and may all your dreams and goals for 2020 come true!
I really like the experience and make me be inspired. it is true what is said in the text that we must try new things so that in the future we can become more proud and useful human beings and can
add and expand the knowledge or insight that we get.
we only have principles and goals. we must remain enthusiastic in what we want, because with the effort and prayer what we want, God willing, it will be achieved. never give up, learn from the failures we have ever done. so from there we can know where our weaknesses and weaknesses.