who you are

I saw a post on Facebook by a student that happily posted his grades for the year with a caption saying "Grades doesn't define you", clearly his grades was not that high. In fact, he barely passed. When I was still a high school student, I've had my pasts were my grades are not expectedly high given that I was a consistent honor student back then. I've had struggles, but honestly, I started to have some fun with my friends that all I cared for was to hang out with them. Then, I didn't get to focus on my studies. I didn't listen to my teachers nor did my homeworks which I understand. I've been there and I regret it a little bit. Although I am thankful for the memories and fun, I wish I had taken my studies seriously back then so I won't have to struggle right now. Maybe if I had taken the opportunities I had before, I would have even just an idea of what I want to do in my life. What I want to pursue as a career and what I want to become. Now, I'm a graduating college student. I'm proud that I am a consistent Dean's Lister and that I was able to survive in my course despite not being sure if I really want it or if it's really my passion. However, if I'm being honest I still don't know if I'm in the right path and if this will make me happy. So, if you're still young and still a student, maximize the opportunities you have. Have clubs or organizations in school? Join. Have extra-curricular activities in school? Join. Have events in school? Join. Why? Take the opportunity to try various things that could possibly give you an inspiration to actually feel the best job or career that fits you, best job that you'll like for the rest of your life, and best job that brings out that passion in you. Grades may not define your intelligence, but it defines the effort you put into. If you don't make an effort, someday, you might regret that you might be wasting your time studying and working on a field that doesn't make you happy. Life is short. Seize every moment. That goes the same way to your parents. Make an effort to actually find the field or career that will bring out the best potential in you as well as the job that will make you happy 'till your last breath because your parents will not be alive forever. To provide for you. To give you shelter, food, money. As you get older, they get older. And as they get older, the little time they have left. Think realistically. Not everything will go as uou planned it to be. Why? Life is unfair. Some worse things might even happen to you on your worst day while others are living their best life. Work hard because you can only survive in this world if you have money, a promising job. What if you want a career but you are afraid to fail because you're new at it or you feel like you are not capable of the responsibilities of that job? That's why effort is important. As early as now, you are slowly being taught in your school that you have to be diligent and resilient. Life is full of doubtedness, it shows that you are growing as a person. It shows that your fears are starting to prevail but as long as you want something and you are passionate about it, no matter how bad you are, you're going to get better in the long run. Why? Because of your patience. You are patient because you want it so bad. Don't be swindled by your fears. You rule you. If other people can achieve to be the person you want to be, to have the job you want to have, then you can do it too.

Go out. Explore. Have fun. Socialize. Experience a lot of things. Then, decide what you WANT your future to be like. Don't let others decide for you, it's your life. You'll be the one to pursue the job in the long run, you'll be the one who'll suffer mentally, emotionally, and physically if you don't choose the path you like. Some may say to you or may think that there are careers that are not practical. Money is another thing but think about this. Technically, if you eventually gain experience, little steps as you work towards your dream job, you'll be good at it. If you're good at it, market yourself and stand out from the rest with your credentials. I promise you, you'll get a high paying job. Believe in yourself, if you had the guts to find out what you want to do for your career, the guts to bring your dreams come to life will follow.