2016
Sometimes, things hit you like a ton of bricks.
Other times, you have to take those bricks and build what God has provided to you.
Other times, you have to take those bricks and build what God has provided to you.
The MOST difficult challenges become the greatest lessons to learn from...
As I look at today's date, I just realized that it was on this day, 10 years ago, that I graduated from my Alma Mater, Prairie View A&M University! To say that I have learned so much about myself would be an UNDERSTATEMENT! I will list the biggest or poignant lessons I have learned within the past ten years post Undergrad.
The biggest lesson of all: you can't compare your life to others in your circle, class, work life, etc.
Although I am still learning this daily, I have come to realize that my journey in life is not going to mirror someone else's life or journey. Too many nights, I have racked my brain trying to figure out: "How did this person get this job over me?" or "I'm more qualified than they are; how are they getting so many interviews?" or the big one: "Now, I KNOW I am smarter than they are, so how are they understanding these concepts or aspects of the job/assignment better than I am?" I would stress and worry…
The biggest lesson of all: you can't compare your life to others in your circle, class, work life, etc.
Although I am still learning this daily, I have come to realize that my journey in life is not going to mirror someone else's life or journey. Too many nights, I have racked my brain trying to figure out: "How did this person get this job over me?" or "I'm more qualified than they are; how are they getting so many interviews?" or the big one: "Now, I KNOW I am smarter than they are, so how are they understanding these concepts or aspects of the job/assignment better than I am?" I would stress and worry…
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