now-a-days, with the internet, it is possible for a person to build a business and become a millionaire in 2 years. Gurbaksh Chahal did it.
Jim Rohn became a millionaire 5 years after he created his financial plan.
Dave Ramsey and Simon Cowell were both millionaires, lost it all, declared bankruptcy and then became millionaires again.
Donald Trump had over $60 million dollars, lost it all in bad investments, got himself into $60 million dollars worth of debt (at this point he is at negative 60 million. Negative is even worse than zero.) BUT then he turned it around. He is now worth over $400 million.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
My Life Right Now
"It is no one's fault, but my own. Every decision I made in the past, has influenced my present conditions."- Kenneth Weins
In 2003, I was attending Mclennan Community College (MCC.) I was studying youth counseling. Halfway through the semester, I realized that my heart was not in the topic any more. I did not care for college. I wanted to drop out but I did not want to look like a quitter. I was looking for a reason (or excuse rather) to drop out and keep my appearance intact. I was looking for a sign from Heaven above. Well, I got it alright. My car caught on fire as I pulled up into the parking space. Back then I viewed it as "I don't have any transportation so I have to quit school." Now, I realize that I could have still finished that semester. I could have rode the bus or bummed a ride from my friends and family. In my mind, I quit before the car even caught on fire. I could have used ANY excuse to drop out. Even if the car did not catch on fire, I would have thought of something else.
Now, it is 2010. I really know what I want to do in life. I am focused! I am determined! I want to go to MCC and study Business Administration. I applied for a full load. I like to brag that I am a full time student. Well, I won't be able to brag this semester. I am on financial aid suspension. I just found that out today (after I already attended a class and bought all of my textbooks. I can return the text books though so that is no big deal.)
MCC told me today that I could pay for my own classes this semester, but the payment had to be in their system two days ago. See, I could blame them for not getting the letter in time. Instead, I think back to 2003 and the decisions I made back then. It is my fault. There are no excuses. It does not do any good to be bitter and pass blame (that does not solve life's problems.) Now I have to move on to plan B. I have to find a job that will last me until January. Maybe I will get to go to school in the spring. Maybe I will appreciate my opportunity more now. Maybe I will focus even harder on my GPA. Maybe I will land a better job (due to a higher GPA) after graduation.
"When life throws me lemons, I give life the middle finger and keep on moving toward my goal."- Kenneth Weins
In 2003, I was attending Mclennan Community College (MCC.) I was studying youth counseling. Halfway through the semester, I realized that my heart was not in the topic any more. I did not care for college. I wanted to drop out but I did not want to look like a quitter. I was looking for a reason (or excuse rather) to drop out and keep my appearance intact. I was looking for a sign from Heaven above. Well, I got it alright. My car caught on fire as I pulled up into the parking space. Back then I viewed it as "I don't have any transportation so I have to quit school." Now, I realize that I could have still finished that semester. I could have rode the bus or bummed a ride from my friends and family. In my mind, I quit before the car even caught on fire. I could have used ANY excuse to drop out. Even if the car did not catch on fire, I would have thought of something else.
Now, it is 2010. I really know what I want to do in life. I am focused! I am determined! I want to go to MCC and study Business Administration. I applied for a full load. I like to brag that I am a full time student. Well, I won't be able to brag this semester. I am on financial aid suspension. I just found that out today (after I already attended a class and bought all of my textbooks. I can return the text books though so that is no big deal.)
MCC told me today that I could pay for my own classes this semester, but the payment had to be in their system two days ago. See, I could blame them for not getting the letter in time. Instead, I think back to 2003 and the decisions I made back then. It is my fault. There are no excuses. It does not do any good to be bitter and pass blame (that does not solve life's problems.) Now I have to move on to plan B. I have to find a job that will last me until January. Maybe I will get to go to school in the spring. Maybe I will appreciate my opportunity more now. Maybe I will focus even harder on my GPA. Maybe I will land a better job (due to a higher GPA) after graduation.
"When life throws me lemons, I give life the middle finger and keep on moving toward my goal."- Kenneth Weins
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