catchingfire
Jan 16, 2013
Undergraduate / "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" essay for Hillsdale College [5]
Hi Everyone! please give me your honest input.
Discuss how an event, novel or experience has significantly influenced you or has changed your life.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" this quote has always inspired me to reach for the impossible. I am naturally not a very outgoing person, but over the past few years, I have worked very hard to change that aspect of my personality which has lead to many opportunities for personal achievement.
My first step was recognizing my problem and realizing I needed to change. I wasn't taking any risks and my comfortable familiar routine was getting boring, and depressing. I had to take a risk and try something completely new; and after much thought, I decided that meant getting a job.
My sister worked at an indoor play cafe for kids called the TreeHouse. I had always planned on getting a job there, but never had the courage to actually send in my resume. One day in May she told me they were hiring, and if I wanted to apply, I had to do so that week. Although it seemed scary, I knew I needed to if I wanted to step outside my comfort zone. So I sent in my resume and was called in soon after for an interview. I ended up getting the job! Even though I was excited and proud that I had made an important step toward my goal, I was a bit scared about the challenges this job would bring.
During the first few weeks of my new job, I was very shy and quiet. Everyone who worked there besides me went to school together, and had known each other for years. I had nothing in common with them other then my job, and I wasn't the type of person to join in on a conversation! Again I pushed myself to expand my comfort zone because I didn't want to be like that. After awhile, I became more confident and actually enjoyed working with other people and interacting with the customers. I started hosting birthday parties; a privilege only the top employees get.
Becoming more outgoing has drastically changed my perspective on life. I view new experiences as opportunities instead of frightening situations. I am much more comfortable talking to strangers then before, and while I know I will never become the most outgoing person around, I have come a long way from that first step!
Hi Everyone! please give me your honest input.
Discuss how an event, novel or experience has significantly influenced you or has changed your life.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" this quote has always inspired me to reach for the impossible. I am naturally not a very outgoing person, but over the past few years, I have worked very hard to change that aspect of my personality which has lead to many opportunities for personal achievement.
My first step was recognizing my problem and realizing I needed to change. I wasn't taking any risks and my comfortable familiar routine was getting boring, and depressing. I had to take a risk and try something completely new; and after much thought, I decided that meant getting a job.
My sister worked at an indoor play cafe for kids called the TreeHouse. I had always planned on getting a job there, but never had the courage to actually send in my resume. One day in May she told me they were hiring, and if I wanted to apply, I had to do so that week. Although it seemed scary, I knew I needed to if I wanted to step outside my comfort zone. So I sent in my resume and was called in soon after for an interview. I ended up getting the job! Even though I was excited and proud that I had made an important step toward my goal, I was a bit scared about the challenges this job would bring.
During the first few weeks of my new job, I was very shy and quiet. Everyone who worked there besides me went to school together, and had known each other for years. I had nothing in common with them other then my job, and I wasn't the type of person to join in on a conversation! Again I pushed myself to expand my comfort zone because I didn't want to be like that. After awhile, I became more confident and actually enjoyed working with other people and interacting with the customers. I started hosting birthday parties; a privilege only the top employees get.
Becoming more outgoing has drastically changed my perspective on life. I view new experiences as opportunities instead of frightening situations. I am much more comfortable talking to strangers then before, and while I know I will never become the most outgoing person around, I have come a long way from that first step!