As a full time student working my way through college, I have thought countless times of giving up. There were times that everything that could go wrong went wrong all at once. I have been late on car payments, late on school work, and failed an important test. At one point I had negative in my bank account and had to resort to selling my old clothes and live off of cup-of-noodles until I got paid for two weeks. In order for me to get through those tough college times I read and watched motivational speeches and books. I would say those were the lowest points in my life so far. It could have been worse, but it also could have been prevented.
I have listed 5 of my favorite motivational quotes in no particular order, hopefully they could be of use to others as they were to me.
During those times of struggle I was thinking that nothing was going to turn around for me. Thinking negatively not only affects myself, but also the work that I was producing. Until I realized that what I am projecting was not good for me or for me work.
This quote by Janet Mock hits home pretty well. When I graduated from high school I had no idea what I wanted to do. Out of nowhere I decided to study pharmacy, the only thing that drew me to that field was money. I wasn't thinking about if I would enjoy being a pharmacist, just the aspect of money. It wasn't until I got through two semesters that I realized I hated what I was doing. My advice is to choose time being spent wisely, because it cannot be given back.
I love C.S. Lewis, a wonderful author and a man who knows whats up. Like I he says, if I could get through hardships in life like late car payments, failing grades, and a negative bank account, what comes after those struggles are greater accomplishments.
Pursuing a dream can be scary, not knowing the outcome of success is enough for some to take an easier road. I commend those who are able to say "eff it" and chase a dream. Even though I have not yet done that, I am still working up the courage to do so. Thanks to Walt Disney for being the man of making dreams happen.
I don't know who wrote this quote, but it is pretty accurate. I would hate to being doing something with my life that I wasn't proud of or embarrassed to say I was doing. Creating that life is not supposed to be easy, but I'm completely fine with working up to that lifestyle I want to achieve.
If you have any motivational quotes that have helped you get through some hardships, comment below!
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