Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Thoughts”
My thirtieth birthday is fast approaching and to be honest… I’m okay with it. I know that’s probably unpopular—I know I’m supposed to be worried that I’m getting “old” and that I should have my life sorted as I approach this important milestone. But I was never one to do what I’m “supposed” to do. I prefer to not …
At 11, I chose the High School I wanted to attend despite getting a scholarship at the local High School. My teachers and my parents were shocked by my decision…but I KNEW I wanted the best opportunities. At 17, I transferred universities because the place where I was studying didn’t FEEL right. I wanted a world class education so I …
It’s easy for us to look at someone’s success and blame our lack of motivation. “I just wish I had the motivation.” “I can never find the motivation that I need to continue.” I’m starting to think it’s rarely about motivation but more about pain. Specifically, the avoidance of discomfort or pain at all costs. Even if the cost is …
My grandmother was forced to leave school and became a servant at 8. She cried and cried when they told her she couldn’t go back to school. My other grandmother gave birth to 9 children in poverty. My father barely finished primary school. He never wanted to discuss his childhood. My parents both emigrated to Australia from Croatia when they …
