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It's Never Going to Happen Overnight

I'm a college student in my mid-twenties working towards a better life. I've been a blogger for over a year, and I enjoy having the internet platform to send out a positive message to women across the globe. The most rewarding part about having an inspiring Blog is I get a chance to motivate not only others, but also myself in the process.

Since I've been off at school things have been falling into place for me with considerable opportunities. These open doors have given me the tools I need to excel in the career I plan to market myself in. Everything I've dreamed of is now unfolding right in front of me; now I understand success doesn't happen overnight. No, I'm not where I want to be, but I'm getting my feet wet.

After graduating high school I felt lost and I didn't know what my next move would be besides attending a Comminity College. I enrolled myself into the classes without even checking with an advisor (not a wise choice to make) to be sure I was starting off on the right path. Honestly, I didn't care because I wasn't fully applying myself in my new beginnings at the time. While in Comminity College, I faced some challenges that often made me feel as though I would never get my feet off the ground and fly high. Some people even tried to make me feel as though I wasn't doing enough, but I pushed past those negative comments and remained persistent on my path.

My inner determination was fragile and I deeply wanted to see things happen quickly because it would be a sign that the work I eventually started putting in was worth it. I can be an impatient person (working on that part of myself now) when it comes to getting what I want in life. After my third year of attending college, I decided that I wanted a better life for myself and I became decisive about what my next move would be. I've learned that being decisive in life can cause the universe to move in your favor a lot quicker.

Winston-Salem State University was my next move without a doubt and I knew that was the school for me. I would often dream of being a student on campus, meeting new people and connecting to the right ones. I was telling those around me before receiving my acceptance letter that I was going to that school, and as I had spoken it, I got the acceptance letter to transfer to WSSU with a feeling of hope and newness. I was excited about this new transition because I'd overcome the previous challenges with the little tenacity I'd managed to keep through the years. The classes that gave me trouble only made me realize in the end that I could accomplish my goals, if, I refuse to give in to the pain.

Though it took me five years to receive my Associate of Arts Degree, I remained determined on my own success road. Faith didn't allow me to quit; along with my mother's motivation to continue on with effort. Everything that I thought wouldn't happen for me happened because I took the rocks being thrown at me, along with the voices that tried to bring me down and I stayed committed to the dream. I didn't know what I wanted to do after high school, but I did know I wanted better for myself. Everything has taught me that nothing happens overnight and we must not allow our circumstances to dim the fire that burns within us. That fire that consistently reminds you about the purpose that lives within you. It will take much work to obtain anything good in life and patience.

Jas


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