Going For What You Want
There’s a lot of mixed opinions on how to go after your goals or something you want. Some people say that if it’s meant for you, it’ll come to you. Others say that if you want something, you have to go after it. Another common one is that you have to work for what you want; nothing is given for free. I believe all these things are true and have meaning that goes beyond what we understand. Comparing my life and my goals to these views and opinions, I relate with them all a lot.
Two years ago, I wanted nothing more than to be going to school at the University of St. Thomas, and I pictured that I’d be moving into my own house or apartment with my best friends right about now. But that’s not what happened, and while it took awhile to accept, it’s clear that it wasn’t meant for me. Now, starting UW Madison in the fall, moving into an apartment in Madison, starting to think about an internship for next summer, getting more engaged in my families coat company, taking the WI real estate course, taking summer classes, and working; I’ve realized it was easy to get ahead of myself and the things I wanted to accomplish this year. But on the other hand, I know and want to work to accomplish these things.
In the long run, most of these goals will be worth it. I know taking summer classes will help me graduate college sooner. I know getting additional experience with the coat company will help me when looking into internships and building my resume. Getting my real estate license will help with that too, as well as giving me a backup plan in the future. Though this blog has unfortunately been put on the back burner these past few months, I know that writing and sharing my thoughts, feelings, and experiences will also benefit me, whether it’s mentally and personally, or in a different way.
I feel that I am actively working towards what I want as I grow up and am putting in the time and effort to make that happen. I also feel that if some of these goals aren’t working for me right now, or aren’t meant for me, then it won’t necessarily pan out in the way I may want them to right now, and that’s okay. I think it’s vital, as we mature, to start taking our goals and passions seriously. Whether or not it will help you in the long run, everything you do gives you more experience. And while school may be hard, or work may be stressful, try to focus on those goals and the place you are working to get to. In the end, everything happens for a reason and it will work out in the way it’s meant to.