Be Your Self, Not Who Others Want You To Be

When we have so many changing environments, laws, regulations, etc.... we all think we need to be something or someone that others want us to be. Do not change anything, maybe an attitude, but remember people need to know YOU and not whom your parents THINK you should be. Everyone is an individual, we are not groups or packs, we might be a part of a group or pack but we are not that. We are human-made of blood skin and bones.

I always say it is better to be you and do you and let others be attracted to that, not something your not. People are going to find out who you really are at some point. Start off the relationship both personal and professional on the right foot, no lies and deception, rather truths and facts.

Been there, done that! When I was younger I had thought of whom I wanted to be, so I acted in that frame of mind. That was a bad choice, it attracted all the wrong people. When I hit high school, I was a rebel, but not a bad one, just did like every other kid, I didn't listen to my parents. WOW, that was the biggest mistake of my life. That was a costly mistake, I dropped out and got married...then divorced and went back. So that cost me 2 years of my life I will never get back.

So why am I telling you this part of my life/story? Well, I get a lot of emails and calls asking for advice and what someone is or has done wrong. I am telling this life story for others to learn from. My staff and I hear all too often students that start their sentence with, "my parents said this is a good field to go in." to which a reply is, what do YOU want and THINK is best for you? Better to enter a field that you like and want to succeed in than one that your parents will be happy with. Anything you decide I am sure your parents will support YOUR decision and be proud. Just be mindful and go for it full force!!