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whispered... "I see successful people"

As I mentioned in “How do you do? Very well, thank you”, my life goals have been a constant topic of mind over the past few years. There’s nothing like waking up one morning and finding that you don’t know how you arrived where you are. Where you are in career, in relationships... one time I even woke up under a van which is a little crazy when you can’t remember how you got there.

Today, as I write this, I’m sitting in a hotel lounge watching UConn play Butler for the Men’s NCAA Finals. It makes me think about the vision these young men had… they saw themselves winning a championship trophy. They practiced hundreds of hours to become a team that played successfully together. And in a few hours they will either achieve success or walk away to fight on next season.

I see myself achieving success. Every morning I wake up and remind myself that I am whoever I want to be.

1.      I see myself living overseas – preferably in Australia or South America

a.       That seems like a silly goal since so many people just move and don’t think about how they’re going to make a living, but as a planner I want to have things in place. It’s something I’ve thought about for several years now as I think it would be amazing to immerse myself in another culture, and travel, and meet new people.

                                                              i.      The way I can do this is to finish my education. I have a 4 semester plan to finish school (includes summer). Once I do that, I can pursue international opportunities within my field.

2.      I’m going be a career woman… and not the 1950’s definition. A respected and successful business woman.

a.       Honestly, so far so good on this front. I’ve been on a path for success in business since I started my career. However, for me being successful in the work force means being fulfilled and challenged.   

                                                              i.      Pursing a professional role internationally will help me achieve a higher level of success. In my current field (Wealth Management/Investment Banking) you can basically ‘write your own ticket’ if you work international. It doesn’t really matter what you do or how long you stay either. And since doing so will help me accomplish 2 of my goals… it’s even more awesome, because I’m a big fan of streamlining!

3.      I will speak fluent Spanish and French

a.       Do you know that they call someone who speaks 2 languages? Bi-Lingual. Do you know what they call someone who speaks 3 languages? Tri-lingual. Do you know what they call someone who speaks 1 language? American. I refuse to be that stereo-type.

                                                              i.      I speak a little Spanish… and I need to start focusing on it more.

                                                            ii.      2 years ago I began taking French classes through Baruch. Not the best way to learn but it helps with my degree as well so I’ve continued.

                                                          iii.      I need to start going to the language meet ups! I’ll start that soon… maybe after UConn beats Butler. If they lose I might wait till next month when I’m done crying over my cereal.

4.      I will go to law school.

a.       What did I just say? Yes… law school. It might be hard to believe, but I love to argue. More specifically, I love to prove I’m right. When I’m not, I proceed to argue my point until it’s a draw, which essentially is a win for me… so for all intents and purposes, I’m always right.

                                                              i.      For the past year I’ve thought that I would finish up at Baruch, take my LSAT, and head off to Harvard. I even had the opportunity to sit on a jury for a criminal trial earlier this year. It just reinforced my true desire to pursue a career in the justice system.

                                                            ii.      But more recently I’m not sure that will be the exact course. If things keep going well in my career, I may take a little extra time and pursue law as a “second” career.

5.      I see myself with a family

a.       Ok… maybe not 2.5 kids, a dog, and a Volvo; but I definitely want to have 21’st century version of a family.

                                                              i.      Trick question to explain how I plan to achieve this. It’s really not possible to plan this when you’re still missing some of the key component (i.e. a husband/wife who either have children themselves or want to pro-create). But it’s definitely something I envision for my future, and I have no doubt that one day that piece of the puzzle will fall into place.

 So there they are... 5 of my personal/professional goals. Not sure I can say it any better than this... so I leave you all with the lyrical styling of the great John Cena. Enjoy! 

Cheers~

Seecr

"My Time Is Now"
Your time is up, my time is now
You can't see me, my time is now
It's the franchise, boy I'm shinin' now
You can't see me, my time is now!

In case you forgot or fell off I'm still hot - knock your shell off
My money stack fat plus I can't turn the swell off
The franchise, doin' big bid'ness, I live this
It's automatic I win this - oh you hear those horns, you finished
A soldier, and I stay under you fightin'
Plus I'm stormin' on you chumps like I'm thunder and lightning
Ain't no way you breakin' me kid, I'm harder than nails
Plus I keep it on lock, like I'm part of the jail
I'm slaughtering stale, competition, I got the whole block wishing
they could run with my division but they gone fishing -
- with no bait, kid your boy hold weight
I got my soul straight, I brush your mouth like Colgate
In any weather I'm never better your boy's so hot
you'll never catch me in the next man's sweater
If they hate, let 'em hate, I drop ya whole clan
Lay yo' ass down for the three second tan

Yeah, uh
It's gonna be what it's gonna be
Five pounds of courage buddy, bass tint pants with a gold T
Uh - it's a war dance and victory step
A raw stance is a gift, when you insist it's my rep
John Cena, Trademarc, you all are so-so
And talk about the bread you make but don't know the recipe for dough though
Aimin' guns in all your photos, that's a no-no
When this pop, you'll liplock, your big talk's a blatant no-show
See what happens when the ice age melt
You see monetary status is not what matters, but it helps
I rock a timepiece by Benny if any
The same reason y'all could love me is the same reason y'all condemn me
A man's measured by the way that he thinks
Not clothing lines, ice links, leather and minks
I spent 20 plus years seekin' knowledge of self
So for now Marc Predka's livin' life for wealth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JAa3NvP6f4