Can one decision really change the entire course of your life? That is a question I had been asking myself for a long time, until I happened to watch "La La Land". Indeed a movie a highly recommend. Not only due to the fact that it is well organized in terms of story-telling, but also owing to it playing with the plot in such a marvelous way. For instance, by showing a what-if scenario near the end of the movie, that it seems it was going to end that way. Back to topic however. In the ensuing post, I am going to share my experiences and opinions so as to tackle this issue as best as possible.

Ever since I can remember, it had always been a challenge for me not only to voice my opinions out-loud, but also to even approach a person from the opposite sex and have a conversation with them. However, through time, I learned how to deal with those situations considerably more efficiently. As consequence of my former indecisions nonetheless, I happened to regret some of the outcomes. Case in point, I remember one time in my freshman year in college, I did in fact ruined a opportunity to date a very attractive girl more than once. On account of my still-remaining insecurity back then. Even though, I had already had some experience in that regard. Did I even daydreamed for some time thinking what would have happened, had I acted differently in those situations. Although deep inside, I knew that for now, time-travel was not a reality. Thus, I needed to use my achievements as a way to bolster my confidence. In fact, that is what happened in the end. My teaching experience served as a capstone for me to resume my studies in college. Not to mention, that it also motivated me even more to undertake some other projects.

In order to reinforce what I right on these posts, you already know I share some videos. Well, this time around I listened to Michael Sales' (Motivational speaker, author, and former commercial pilot) story. He proved to me that one decision can in fact change your whole life, just by listening to his story. It took him some thought to decide what he was going to do for the rest of his life, after he left community college. Notwithstanding, did he make the right choice. Unfortunately though, it seemed as if his years of experience had not been enough for him to control the flying device he rode back in 2013. Due to a few a mechanical error, Michael suffered a devastating accident that cause him the mobility of his legs. In spite of the aforesaid nevertheless, Michael never lost his resolve. In fact he became even more determined to accomplish his goals. To say nothing of the fact that he also became stronger in every aspect of his life. For instance, he started applying himself at the gym, to the point of, not only entering, but winning several wheelchair competitions. Be that as it may, he did not stop there. He also became a very successful motivational speaker and author. He motivates people around the world. From high-schoolers to prominent business men and women. Had Michael stopped believing in himself however, none of what he accomplished would have been possible.  

In review, I wanted to say that courage and determination are not qualities that are rooted in our nature. We have to work hard so as to acquire them. While in the process notwithstanding, we cannot relent either. You see, as Michael himself said: "You are never going to be great searching for the approval of others". That means that you are the one who has to ultimately decide what you will do for the rest of your life. If you are not doing it already that is. By doing something that is not truly your passion, you are always going to feel unaccomplished. Therefore, the reason why it is important to introspect from time to time about your work. So as to make sure whether what you are doing is the right thing for you or not. Just as I mentioned in my previous post about career paths. You can start adding value and making other people's lives better by doing what you love. Albeit, until you discover what it is that you are passionate about, that will never happen.