I'm slightly jealous of complacency. It's your prerogative to be happy; don't feel guilty if you just don't know what dream to chase yet...

I'm slightly jealous of complacency. It's your prerogative to be happy; don't feel guilty if you just don't know what dream to chase yet...

I tweeted this the other night, because I've realized I can come across as kind of a dick with statuses I post or things I tweet. I want to elaborate on it a little..

Some things college taught me were tolerance, acceptance and perspective. As I have begun my career over the past 2 years, there have been a thousand different thoughts running through my head. Is this really what I want to do? What happens if I get stuck doing something I don't want to, then 20 years fly by? What's my purpose in all of this? What will be both intellectually and emotionally satisfying?

I realize that many people don't have the same opportunities I have. I was blessed and had my parents help pay my college, and scholarship handled the rest. All the same, it was extremely expensive, and I realize how many others weren't as lucky as I was. Without college/a bachelors I would probably still be stuck trying to figure out what to do.

I need to be more conscious how many others are in that boat, and how much of a struggle that really is. Here's the thing; I feel like the money is one reason why so many haven't finished college. Focus is the other.. If you can't finish school, it's because of focus - and that's your own fault in itself, but I get off topic.

I have very high standards, both for myself and my friends. I expect them to want for themselves the same thing I want for myself: success. Not just with regards to monetary growth, but I want them/myself to have a healthy, balanced life full of success in every area. I want them to long for more than just a job that barely allows them to skate by. I want them to expect more and believe they also have the tools to achieve it, because the vast majority of them do.

I also realize everyone is at a different stage of their life. I feel like certain people are stuck in a limbo where they can't necessary decide what to do, or what dream they want to follow. The default feeling here is complacency, but sub-consciously, we are just undecided with what path to take. Don't allow this to get you down; I feel like everyone goes through a stage(s) like this in their life. The trick is don't let it get you down. Don't believe you are actually complacent. When you get down you develop crutches; alcoholism, drug use (often times), counter-productive activities, or just settling. You have to stay hungry; stay motivated. Believe in yourself and your ability when nobody else does - especially when nobody else does.

Look at it this way.. If it takes you 3 - 4 years to decide what your true calling is, then you still have another 60 years to follow that. Looking back, that 3 - 4 year (or more for some) struggle won't seem near as bad once you've decided your purpose, and are living your dream. Keep your heads up and continue grinding and following your dream. The only disappointment I have in people are those who don't have a dream to pursue.

Love you guys..