"We learn wisdom from failure much more than success. We often discover what we will do, by finding out what we will not do."
Samuel Smiles.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Wisdom through failure
I have been very interested in quotes lately. As I was walking through the cafeteria at my work I noticed a quote that caught my eye in our Associate Press. It is as follows.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
It is not the critic who counts
It is not the critic that counts: not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short again and again, because there is no effort without error or shortcoming, but who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, who spends himself for a worthy cause; who, at the best, knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who, at the worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who knew neither victory nor defeat.
Theodore Roosevelt
My life changing decision
Family & Friends,
I am writing to inform you of a life changing decision I have recently made.
We all know that each of us is placed on this planet by God for a purpose. The question is, “What is my purpose”. The answer to this question is what I have been seeking out for just over a year. I have spent hours on my knees praying, seeking His face to help answer this life question. I have read books about the journey other’s have been on to find the answer to this question.
As you all know, I am a very passionate person. When I find something that I feel I will excel in I jump into it feet first without even thinking. I have been told that this is a very valuable trait, however, this trait is not valuable if it is not paired with wisdom, insight and understanding. My past endeavors have failed due to my lack of wisdom, insight and understanding. I believe everything happens for a reason. I feel everything that I have gone through has paved a road to get me to the place I am now; a place of understanding, a place of wisdom and a place of insight. It has taken quite a bit of time for me to realize what I feel I was placed on this planet for; my purpose. I feel, after being on this long, curvy, hilly, dirt road that my purpose is to radically change peoples’ lives.
To radically change peoples’ lives; how can I accomplish this? How does what I am doing right now fit into this? How does what I am passionate about, music, the arts, and helping people, all fit into my purpose? Graphic design, jewelry design, professional drummer, artist, sculptor, architect, architectural designer, landscaper, home inspector, professional administrative assistant, front desk agent, sales person, property manager, 3D graphics, draftsman, skilled trades, multi level marketing. All of these paths I have pursued with everything I have inside of me. My passion burned within me for the majority of these, but nothing fulfilled me. I was not fulfilling what God designed me for; my purpose. I gave all that I had to everything I have done. Yes, there was satisfaction, to a certain extent, but not fulfillment.
So, now the question is; how is what I am doing with my life fulfilling my purpose? The answer; it is not. What am I willing to do about it?
I just turned 29; I have my whole life ahead of me. My son will be 4 in August. I have to do whatever it takes to fulfill my purpose both for me and my son.
The decision I have come to; I am going to become a Chiropractor. This decision was not easy. As I said before, it took a lot of time and prayer. This will be the biggest leap I have ever taken in my life. It is also the biggest risk I have ever taken, especially because the decision does not just involve me; it also involves the most valuable person I have, my son.
I will be moving to Marietta, GA at the end of June or the beginning of July. Marietta is just North of Atlanta. I will be attending Life University (LU) for both undergraduate studies and then onto the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program. My plans are to return to Michigan after I have finished the 14 quarters of the DC program. I will be enrolled at LU full time. I have received a couple grants, a scholarship and loans. This will pay for my schooling as well as my living expenses. I will be working with several Doctors down there on the weekends for extra funds as well as work study. The first 3-6 months I will be living with friends that live there. After my first few quarters I will receive more financial aid which will allow me to move into a house on my own. After the few quarters of undergraduate studies and the 14 quarters in the DC program I will make my way home with a BS in Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. I have a very large network of Doctors here in Michigan who will be assisting me in setting up my practice when that time comes.
Thank you all.
I am writing to inform you of a life changing decision I have recently made.
We all know that each of us is placed on this planet by God for a purpose. The question is, “What is my purpose”. The answer to this question is what I have been seeking out for just over a year. I have spent hours on my knees praying, seeking His face to help answer this life question. I have read books about the journey other’s have been on to find the answer to this question.
As you all know, I am a very passionate person. When I find something that I feel I will excel in I jump into it feet first without even thinking. I have been told that this is a very valuable trait, however, this trait is not valuable if it is not paired with wisdom, insight and understanding. My past endeavors have failed due to my lack of wisdom, insight and understanding. I believe everything happens for a reason. I feel everything that I have gone through has paved a road to get me to the place I am now; a place of understanding, a place of wisdom and a place of insight. It has taken quite a bit of time for me to realize what I feel I was placed on this planet for; my purpose. I feel, after being on this long, curvy, hilly, dirt road that my purpose is to radically change peoples’ lives.
To radically change peoples’ lives; how can I accomplish this? How does what I am doing right now fit into this? How does what I am passionate about, music, the arts, and helping people, all fit into my purpose? Graphic design, jewelry design, professional drummer, artist, sculptor, architect, architectural designer, landscaper, home inspector, professional administrative assistant, front desk agent, sales person, property manager, 3D graphics, draftsman, skilled trades, multi level marketing. All of these paths I have pursued with everything I have inside of me. My passion burned within me for the majority of these, but nothing fulfilled me. I was not fulfilling what God designed me for; my purpose. I gave all that I had to everything I have done. Yes, there was satisfaction, to a certain extent, but not fulfillment.
So, now the question is; how is what I am doing with my life fulfilling my purpose? The answer; it is not. What am I willing to do about it?
I just turned 29; I have my whole life ahead of me. My son will be 4 in August. I have to do whatever it takes to fulfill my purpose both for me and my son.
The decision I have come to; I am going to become a Chiropractor. This decision was not easy. As I said before, it took a lot of time and prayer. This will be the biggest leap I have ever taken in my life. It is also the biggest risk I have ever taken, especially because the decision does not just involve me; it also involves the most valuable person I have, my son.
I will be moving to Marietta, GA at the end of June or the beginning of July. Marietta is just North of Atlanta. I will be attending Life University (LU) for both undergraduate studies and then onto the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program. My plans are to return to Michigan after I have finished the 14 quarters of the DC program. I will be enrolled at LU full time. I have received a couple grants, a scholarship and loans. This will pay for my schooling as well as my living expenses. I will be working with several Doctors down there on the weekends for extra funds as well as work study. The first 3-6 months I will be living with friends that live there. After my first few quarters I will receive more financial aid which will allow me to move into a house on my own. After the few quarters of undergraduate studies and the 14 quarters in the DC program I will make my way home with a BS in Biology and a Doctorate in Chiropractic. I have a very large network of Doctors here in Michigan who will be assisting me in setting up my practice when that time comes.
Thank you all.
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