Networking
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Smarts
So I am scrolling through the posts through my daily social networking site when I come across a post that stops me in my tracks. I began to post a response very quickly and well lets just say (in my tone of you don't know your a*& from a hole in the wall), when all of a sudden it hits me.
Proverbs 23:9Don't waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice.I am by no means a teacher, prophet, preacher or otherwise but I do learn a thing or two from time to time. I think I finally got this one. His post was this,
Happy for my fellow classmates who are so excited to be wearing a cap and gown in the heat of late March in Florida, and I'm happy to say I will not be one of you sweating in the heat and listening to an overrated commencement speech from a stranger who knows none of you. Have fun! I will most likely be at the beach soaking in the sun :D
My comment was going to be on how this school is all about Networking and I knew the people that were giving the speeches and how it was going to be epic and so not Overrated, BLAH BLAH BLAH. See even you didn't want to read it and you clicked on this blog. Lets face it, The reason some of us succeed and others don't is because of the mentality like this one.
I do not care if I ever win an award or even get touted as a leader of the industry. What I do care about is succeeding beyond my own expectations. I care about making an impact in other peoples life. If i can help just one person than I have succeeded. To be fair I feel I have done just that.
A fellow classmate has pushed the limits of every class and gone above and beyond for every minute he has been hear at school. When he was slacking I pointed it out and like an adult he accepted it and pulled himself up. He is a wise young man who is going far. Like me he knows everyone, talks to everyone, and he has lunches and coffee times set up with instructors and Alumni for when he graduates.
So I say to those who choose to not suffer the heat and attend our graduation. Those who think our speakers are overrated and strangers. Thank you. Thank you for giving us the added edge into the industry so prided on respect and dignity. Pride of learning and knowledge and wisdom. The reason you find poor reviews of a school is because of people like you.
P.S. Please don't come asking me for a job later because I hire off of merit and work.
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A statement such as the one from your fellow student is often a sign of insecurity or fear in the reactionary form of rebellion or non-conformity. People go through stages in their life they often regret later in years, as I'm sure he will, on a number of plans. Attending one's own graduation also doesn't make or break someone. It is merely a small celebration of the beginning of a new chapter in one's life.
ReplyDeleteIt is perhaps the appearance of nonchalant arrogance in his remarks that perhaps offends you. Without having the benefit of foresight, miss opportunity, as he might very well experience, can happen quickly. We have to live with the choices we make, and sometimes that is where we get our best education (and worst regrets). Its sad, we all can't read tea leafs that will keep us on the proper course; and often, one wrong turn can lead to a spiraling downfall and one right turn can lead to the ultimate success. Inner fears or mental distortions often drive us and crystal balls don't exist. And yes it is cliché, we often learn the hard way, as may this student who will be at the beach during his graduation "soaking in the sun" . . . and possibly regretting he missed a few moments of celebration with family and friends.
Make sure you remind me to come to your graduation and sweat
Zip, I am once again reminded that we often judge too quickly and forgive even less.
DeleteYou are correct, they are quite possibly our worst regrets. I speak from experience and have many regrets to my own choices of my past. Perhaps this is why I get so upset at these statements of "arrogance". The largest sword to my side is perhaps the part of the attitude not shown in my post. The constant month after month comments of negative talk about the school and its curriculum and instructors. I have allowed those comments to add a filter with which I view the post I read.
However, you are correct. It should always be the attitude of service and encouragement rather than condemnation and damnation.
Thank you