I have a really hard time maintaining goals. I want to blame it on the immediate feedback world we live in where we want instant results instead of working on something for a long time, and that's definitely how I see some of the things in the world. I just want the results now instead of working for them even though I know I'll cherish it even more if I take the hard work and time to get the results.
I see myself doing this when I go to the gym or when I'm studying for a test or practicing guitar or anything that takes a while. I see the other people in the world with the results already and I want that but I forget to realize that they spent time learning to do those things or get to that point in their life rather than getting it immediately like I want it. I see myself also becoming envious because of this inability to take the time, I want a good job and money but I'm envious of those driving these high profile cars and living high profile lives and again I forget to realize the work they did to get there so I'm trying to keep myself in check to achieve those goals.
Story of my entire existence. At the same time, it is so worth it to work, which is easier said than done. I came into college not expecting to do exceptionally well, but then I did right off the bat, and ever since it has been about maintaining that, which is stressful, and yet it feels sooooo good when I do so. Motivation is hard to find, but you WILL get there, and it WILL be great when you do. I don't want to say 'don't worry if you sometimes lack motivation' as I am supposed to be like 'GO OUT THERE AN GET IT!' but also, if you put too much pressure on yourself, you risk collapse. You will get the results you want, but you can't do so by expecting it. Not that I think you expect it without work, of course. Right now the road may seem long, but I PROMISE these four years will fly by. Take advantage of it while you have this chance, and it will all fall into place. :-)
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