It can also destroy you. Bullying is something that will never go away. Even if schools somehow eradicated bullying on their campuses, cyber bullying is impossible to stop. What we as a community need to realize is that spending time speaking out against bullying and how damaging it can be is [to be blunt] a … Continue reading Bullying Builds Character
Jump
If you want to be the first to do something, you need to jump. You need to be ready to go where no one else has gone before. Take the leap and create the path for others to follow. Being the first means leading the charge. Charting the map. Creating opportunity. You just need to … Continue reading Jump
A Second Chance
We can make a good impression every time we meet someone; however, it’s not every day we get a second chance to make a first impression. Second chances are rare and they should be treated as such. To be clear, by second chance I mean — an opportunity to re-introduce yourself to someone whom you … Continue reading A Second Chance
The Small Things
The small things our friends do often go unnoticed. Random texts throughout the day to see how you're doing. Sending and sharing funny internet posts in an attempt to make you laugh or smile. Simply offering their own time to hang out. We always notice the big things, but its the small things that matter … Continue reading The Small Things
Personal Limits
We all have our limits. We all have a breaking point. The pill we all need to swallow is that life doesn't necessarily know or care about what that limit is. When life throws too much our way, analyzing and sorting priorities is the best way to control those limits. Think about what really matters … Continue reading Personal Limits
Creatively Free
Working and doing the same thing every day can be boring and tedious. Our work lives don't always allow us to explore the creative side of our brain which can lead to negative effects. To prevent this, set aside one or two nights a week where you allow yourself to be creatively free. Explore new … Continue reading Creatively Free
Money. Opportunity. Fun.
The pursuit of happiness is never easy. There will always be trials and tribulations that will make you question why you ever took that path. A lot of these obstacles can be overlooked or completely bypassed so long as you remember three fundamental things. Remember the money that you will earn. In your pursuit of … Continue reading Money. Opportunity. Fun.
Executing Ideas
To have an idea and to execute it are two very different things. You can either keep it an idea make it a reality. The first option requires no work. You think it, wonder what could be, and move on with your day. The second requires work. Lots of it. If you think you aren't … Continue reading Executing Ideas
The Most Valuable Asset
Mistakes. Your most valuable assets are your past mistakes. Growing from our past is something I talk a lot about; it's because of how important it is. Living life with the idea that you're perfect is foolhardy. To be human is to be imperfect. Recognizing and accepting this is the key to harnessing the power … Continue reading The Most Valuable Asset
The Importance of Networking
In any field, networking is important. Exchanging information with people in your field, regardless of status, will prove to be extremely valuable. Whether they have been in your field for years or merely days, everyone has the potential to introduce you to something new. Having people to contact while also making yourself accessible is the … Continue reading The Importance of Networking
