1) I believe that the most important aspect in picking a career is passion. Without wanting to be where you are, doing what you're doing there is going to be a hole in your life. Something will be missing. It will get you by day-to-day but nothing beyond that. There will be no joy or excitement waking up in the morning looking forward to "a day at the office". It may start out being mediocre, not being too bothersome, but eventually it catches up, and the realization hits like a ton of bricks. You are unhappy and miserable due to a poor career choice. With a fire burning one is driven to accomplish the best that they can, and always strive excel and overcome even their own feats. But if there is no fire, no passion, no desire, then most will just do enough to get by, leading a miserable work life, which could transfer over and end up being a dissatisfying life choice. Certain adults that I know have careers in which they are unhappy going to every day for the remainder of their life. It is reflected by their overall personality and how they act. Constantly grumpy when coming home from work, or whenever it is brought up in conversation. The passion isn't there, and without that, there can be no happiness or joy in what you do.
2) With the rest of my life, I plan on pursuing work in the field of sports. Not as an athlete, but as an athletic doctor/physician. My plan is to get my degree in Human Kinetics/Kinesiology and work as a teams doctor, specifically football. After getting this degree, I can also go back for an additional 2 years and get my degree to be a physiotherapist. However, I don't plan on doing that, but it's just an option I have if things don't work out as intended. My choice has bounced around a lot as I grew up, and started figuring out what it is I am truly passionate about. Sports. Not only do I love playing football and rugby, but I also like helping those on my team, and those who want to learn. By going into this particular field of work, and staying with teams, I'm able to not only keep the athletes safe, and in good condition by healing, and even fixing injuries, but I'm able to share my passion for the sport with them and offer any advice I may have. With this path, I am comfortable in saying I have the passion and desire to do it that will keep me going, and allow me to lead a happy life in terms of my career.
In addition to obtaining said degree, I may also aid in coaching younger developing teams. I would be able to pass on my knowledge of the game to those who share the same passion I have. Sharing this with them would not only be a rewarding career for me, but it could directly affect the lives of any who are serious about football. Overall, I'd say that I'm happy with my plans for a career. I will be able to live a satisfying life knowing that what I do is something that I am really passionate about, but also knowing that it will help make other people happy as well.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
The Maze Runner
"You're telling me we have no chance?"
"None." - Pg 114 The Maze Runner
Knowing that you have no chance to survive is the scariest thoughts that could run through someones mind. Most would just give up and let the "inevitable" happen. However, Thomas refuses to accept this fate, and decides that something can be done, and that he can survive despite the odds being against it in everyway possible. Thomas proves that with determination it is possible to survive the odds, and prevail over what is thought to be impossible.
The people of the Glade say it's impossible to survive in the Maze for the night. Even one of the most experienced people there is under that mindset. Thomas refuses to accept this fate, and through his determined nature he is able to prove them all wrong. With enough determination, and not accepting that something is set in stone, it is possible to overcome it. No matter what that obstacle may be. If someone is told something is impossible and could never happen in a thousand lifetimes, will just give up. But some people will dig deep, find the determination that dwells within all of us and be able to beat the challenge they faced, and prove to everyone else that no matter what, it is possible.
"None." - Pg 114 The Maze Runner
Knowing that you have no chance to survive is the scariest thoughts that could run through someones mind. Most would just give up and let the "inevitable" happen. However, Thomas refuses to accept this fate, and decides that something can be done, and that he can survive despite the odds being against it in everyway possible. Thomas proves that with determination it is possible to survive the odds, and prevail over what is thought to be impossible.
The people of the Glade say it's impossible to survive in the Maze for the night. Even one of the most experienced people there is under that mindset. Thomas refuses to accept this fate, and through his determined nature he is able to prove them all wrong. With enough determination, and not accepting that something is set in stone, it is possible to overcome it. No matter what that obstacle may be. If someone is told something is impossible and could never happen in a thousand lifetimes, will just give up. But some people will dig deep, find the determination that dwells within all of us and be able to beat the challenge they faced, and prove to everyone else that no matter what, it is possible.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
The Perils of Indifference
#1: The Perils of Indifference is a suggestion at the negative effects of idly standing by and not intervening with all the negative that goes on in the world around us.
#2: In the story "The Lottery" the brutal ending caught me by surprise, just like the result in "The Long Walk". In "The Long Walk" boys enter a competition. The competition is simply a really long walk. They have to walk a certain speed for as long as possible, dropping below the speed gives you a warning. Earning 3 tickets in under an hour buys you a "ticket out of the race". The assumption is that once you reach you're 3 warnings you are simply done and cannot compete for the final prize of glory and riches. However, it comes to your sudden realization that the "ticket" is being shot to death on the road in the middle of the competition. Both start out so civilized and mellow, and then erupt in a barbaric scene of brutality right before our eyes.
#3: I think that the story "The Lottery" relates to Elie Wiesel's speech in the fact that people aren't concerned with the wrong of the world, until it directly affects themselves. In other words people are too self indulged. Elie includes in his speech how "indifference can be tempting - more than that, seductive." This is exactly what plagues the people of the village in "The Lottery" and how they just stand by as they committ that cruel, inhumane act of stoning a completely innocent villager just for some superstitious tradition. Unless things directly affect one nobody stands out against what is wrong. Not a single villager stood out against the Lottery and decided to opt out and not participate. No one said it was unfair or cruel or any of that. When Tessie was chosen for the stoning she declared that the Lottery was unfair. People wait until it is too late to stand up and fight for what's right until it is too late, which is what Elie warns of.
#2: In the story "The Lottery" the brutal ending caught me by surprise, just like the result in "The Long Walk". In "The Long Walk" boys enter a competition. The competition is simply a really long walk. They have to walk a certain speed for as long as possible, dropping below the speed gives you a warning. Earning 3 tickets in under an hour buys you a "ticket out of the race". The assumption is that once you reach you're 3 warnings you are simply done and cannot compete for the final prize of glory and riches. However, it comes to your sudden realization that the "ticket" is being shot to death on the road in the middle of the competition. Both start out so civilized and mellow, and then erupt in a barbaric scene of brutality right before our eyes.
#3: I think that the story "The Lottery" relates to Elie Wiesel's speech in the fact that people aren't concerned with the wrong of the world, until it directly affects themselves. In other words people are too self indulged. Elie includes in his speech how "indifference can be tempting - more than that, seductive." This is exactly what plagues the people of the village in "The Lottery" and how they just stand by as they committ that cruel, inhumane act of stoning a completely innocent villager just for some superstitious tradition. Unless things directly affect one nobody stands out against what is wrong. Not a single villager stood out against the Lottery and decided to opt out and not participate. No one said it was unfair or cruel or any of that. When Tessie was chosen for the stoning she declared that the Lottery was unfair. People wait until it is too late to stand up and fight for what's right until it is too late, which is what Elie warns of.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Rick's Daily Adventure
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away there was a simple lad that goes by the name of Rick. He was all dressed up but had nowhere to go. There was a shimmer across the street which caught his attention. Immediately he had to go and investigate. As he was slowly waddling along, he was tripped by his younger brother and fell in a pile of dog poop. he was furiously bent out of shape that his brother had ruined his fancy clothes, and broke his glasses making him blind as a bat. Rick immediately threatened to punch his brother, who simply replied "Don't get your knickers in a knot". But of course, he was all talk and no action. Suddenly his mom came out and reassured him that she could make it as good as gold so he had no need to worry. Rick then decided that the shimmer of light he saw wasn't worth examining and that he had better go take a nap before he blew a gasket.
Rick awoke from his nap and the sun was shining and the birds were chirping. He moseyed into the kitchen where his mother had his birthday cake, which was only a day late. But it was better late than never. His eyes were as big as a house when she rolled in his new bicycle he's wanted for ages. She handed him a goofy looking helmet and said "better safe than sorry".
Rick awoke from his nap and the sun was shining and the birds were chirping. He moseyed into the kitchen where his mother had his birthday cake, which was only a day late. But it was better late than never. His eyes were as big as a house when she rolled in his new bicycle he's wanted for ages. She handed him a goofy looking helmet and said "better safe than sorry".
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
My Super Awesome Powers
When it comes down to it, many people do things for themselves. It's no different when someone is asked what sort of super power they would have. However I'm different. My super power is the ability to see into the future, but only to a certain extent. This power would allow me to see what would happen in the next 10 minutes. I would use this power not only to help myself and avoid making embarrassing mistakes and disappointing people in my life, but I would also use it to help the good of mankind however possible. Some would say that my power is pointless, useless, and not worth choosing it over anything else in the world. I disagree. I would be able to anticipate anything that happens within a 10 minute time frame. I think that this power would sometimes be overwhelming and tiring, but it would be worth it in order to help people in anyway that they may need. If someones life was in jeopardy, I would have the ability to sense what is going to happen next and be able to help that stranger and save their life. This would be much more rewarding than being greedy and having all the money in the world, or being able to fly. I think my power is unique and would enhance my life in a way that nothing else could ever amount too. Sometimes in life it's the selfless acts that have the most rewarding feelings and are most enjoyable.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)