Sis
...and doing the filing; for her this work was boring and a waste of time. She knew she could do better and wanted more for herself; she wanted to be a secretary. Everyday she would go to work and work harder than she had the previous day. A month went by and nobody had noticed how hard she was working, or so she thought. She kept plugging away and giving 110% everyday in hopes of advancement. The next week she received a call from the boss and he offered her a secretary’s position and her own office. This goes to show that hard work really does pay off and if you want something bad enough then you’ll have it. Being a secretary might not be a big accomplishment to some, but to her she had accomplished her goal. When I asked her about goals, she had some very insightful things to say and I will carry them with me forever. We all have dreams of what we want our lives to turn out to be. The challenge, of course, is to make that dream a reality. First of all, you need to choose a goal. When you select a goal, shoot for the moon and aim for you biggest dream; you want to do this for two reasons. One, if you pick a goal that is something you love to do then it will be easy for you to put in the time and effort needed to succeed at that goal. Two, if you don’t go after your biggest dream, it will never happen. In order to meet your goals you need to remember things don’t happen overnight. Separate your goals into several smaller goals that will move you towards your big goal; this helps you from becoming overwhelmed and discouraged; it also helps you gain strength along the way. Achievement of your goals is an expression of your passion, your determination, your sacrifice, your commitment, your hard work, and your spirit. My grandma is motivated by the type of work she does, and the company she works for. She likes the pay, benefits, and working conditions, but they are not her prime motivator. Her selflessness and love for the job is something I admire, and hope to achieve one day. Sis says in order to stay motivated she follows this little saying: keep an attitude of gratitude, even when things aren’t as we would have them. She is a very religious woman and says the clear direction from her heart and above is the key factor in being motivated. My grandmother says success isn’t about how much money you make, the car you drive, the house you own, but rather how you feel about your life when the day is done. If you can come home happy with yourself and your job then you truly are successful. Life can be rough at times and enjoyable at others; the keys to success lie within oneself. She had a list about being successful and has passed that list to me. Push y...