A Different Perspective

Having just a few days left before jumping on to the professional bandwagon makes one wonder as to exactly what kind of attitude will propel one forward the fastest and in the most gratifying way possible. But having already been through the Sturm und Drang of college life, I can't really say that I've nothing to go on.

The first key point I think would be to learn to use whatever we have to its maximum potential rather than crib about stuff we don't possess. Most folks are in the suicidal habit of beating themselves up regarding lost opportunities, under-utilized chances and even more ridiculous, things we have no control over! I'd say a 'no regret' policy needs to be adapted where everyone makes the most of the situation presented and then goes on his own merry way.

Secondly, I've seen people using two very different approaches when faced with a challenge to be conquered. One incorporates the 'thoughtless state of mind' widely preached and much popular among the scholarly types, while the other has everything to do with 'killer instinct' more akin to sports-persons. I'd like to draw a parallel between the two optimized for contention and call it 'cold intent', where a happy composed face masks a glacial design.

Thirdly, I think one should start with a clean slate when beginning a fresh endeavor. The triumphs or follies from the past shouldn't filter through to the present, thus preventing either complacency or guilt from needlessly building up within one's psyche, thereby allowing one to operate at maximum efficiency. Only by getting thrown into the deep end with ruthless sharks does one learn to swim and survive!

Lastly but most importantly, only two outcomes are possible when someone is confronted by an obstacle... You either crumble or you evolve! To each his own, but as for me, I'll always choose the latter, as success is a reward in itself and as important to me as the air we breathe in. Life has taken a busy turn and I'm sure it will be quite a while before I visit this blog again, so until then good luck to all the would-be professionals out there and of course anyone who has spent a couple of minutes to glance through this article, portraying a precious piece of my mind.