Have You Thought About What You're Willing To Sacrifice To Chase Your Dreams? - Cierra Griffin

I spent about 1 to 2 hours in my office, trying to help a young man realize the necessity in chasing his dreams.

A lot of the students I assist on a daily basis are afraid to chase their dreams because of the environment they come from.  What do I mean when I say "Because of the environment they come from"? 

For example, he comes from a family that believes in working hard, on one man's job and then retiring from that job, but his interests are no where close to what his family wants him to do.  His family thinks he should go earn a degree so that he can be successful. 

Raise your hand if you believe that having a degree doesn't guarantee success.  A degree will get your resume reviewed.  A degree with some experience will get you an interview.  The technique you use to sell yourself will possibly get you the job. 

But what if you don't want a degree?  What if you don't want to work a regular 9 to 5?  What if you're a man, who wants to become a Fashion Stylist, but everyone looks at you and thinks that you should be playing football or basketball?

Ultimately, I told the young father (yes, he has a child) that he has to figure out what he's willing to sacrifice: Is he going to sacrifice his dreams and settle?  OR  Is he going to sacrifice his current, comfort situation?

He left my office thinking.  I could see the wheels spinning in his brain.