I want to make a difference in the world. I want to be an influence for good in the world. I want to be successful in my career and just do the very best that I can. I want to be one of the most hardworking, influential people of my generation. That seems like a lot to want (and there's even more to it), but it's what has always been my dream. Recently though, I've been feeling really discouraged and those dreams seem to be moving farther out of my grasp. I don't know exactly what I want to do anymore, and I have no sense of what career path I want to take and how I plan to go about it. So today I kind of broke down...ok I really broke down and called my parents. I was in tears and just couldn't understand why things seemed so crazy. I was talking to my dad about how I want so badly to be successful and have an influence in the world. What he said next humbled me.
He asked, "who has had the most influence on your life? Papa (my grandpa) right?" I couldn't deny it because Papa has probably has been one of the most influential people in my life; not the president or the secretary general of the UN, my grandfather. He left everything just to take care of me and my brother. He even lived away from my grandma for several years to take care of my brother while my dad was in residency in Utah. My papa is the most selfless man I know and he has been an incredible example for me. What my dad said helped me to recognize that it's not so much about the scope of your influence but rather the intensity (is that the right word?). I should focus on what I can control and love the people around me the best that I can. I'm so grateful for the wise counsel I often get from my parents.
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