In today’s world there is more pressure than ever to succeed. This is due in large part to our relationship to social media. We track our progress and measure our successes not based on our own personal achievement, but rather through comparison. As we watch our peers stumble and triumph we can’t help but judge ourselves accordingly. And while self reflection can spur creativity and motivate us, psychologists have also noted that social media changes the way we reflect on ourselves and our personal accomplishments.
It is easy to compare yourself to your friends when they share details about their great new job on Facebook or post pictures of the new home they just purchased on Instagram. It can be easy to wonder why you don’t have an awesome new job or a fancy new house, and this can quickly lead to feelings of inadequacy.
We encourage you to stop comparing yourself to others because here at Lamson, we believe that
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS!
To help really drive this message home we found a great video that shows what some of today’s most successful people were doing before they became the household names they are today. Click here to view this short motivational video.
Here is the overall message of the video: Who cares that at 23 Tina Fey worked at the YMCA, or that Oprah Winfrey was fired from her first reporting job? At 30 Harrison Ford was a carpenter, Vera Wang didn’t design her first dress until she was 40 and Samuel L. Jackson didn’t get his first movie role until he was 46!
The point is, none of that matters. Everyone achieves different goals at different points in their lives. So stop judging yourself based on the achievements of others–you have plenty of time to achieve your goals!
So set your own goals and then simply start working towards them. If you are worried that it is too late for you to achieve your goal of going back to school and starting a rewarding career, we are here to reassure you that it’s not. We at Lamson are dedicated to helping you reach your goals no matter what age you are or where you find yourself in life.
Call to speak with an admissions representative today about how Lamson in San Antonio can help you reach your career goals.