Have you ever gone through a moment in your life when you think you can’t do or don’t want to do more than you are actually doing? We have all experienced such “stages” at certain point in our lives–consciously (“I’m not good for school”) and/or subconsciously (“My job gives me everything I want. I don’t need to learn anything new”). Whichever situation you have found yourself into, it is always limiting ourselves from doing more with your life–and in mine too some time ago.

If you are not good for school, for example, don’t feel bad because society tells you “if you don’t graduate, you won’t be able to have a good paying job.” This is, always, far (very) from the truth. In my case (some time ago, and I’m not turning back), I was the “I’m not good for school” type. Not that I don’t like to study or learn new things; it is the fact that school/college/university felt too slow for me and somewhat a waste of time, and I ended up getting awesome grades (GPA of 3.5), but felt I was just in the wrong place. But why? I love learning and studying about what I love (meaning colleges bombard you with stuff you don’t love and will never use in your life); and I love a lot of stuff. Since a young age, I was interested about almost anything: art, science, religion, cuisine, the human mind, cultures, languages, family, and countless of other topics–and I’m still am. This interest leads me (and has led me) to want to learn quicker than usual and at my own pace–I don’t plan to stop ever; the more I know the less I do, and the more I continue learning! It took me about 10 years to realize that “if I want I can.” And this includes you too. Digging a little bit about my “revelation” after about a decade, I’m glad to say that I could start my own successful website design, SEO consulting, and computer repair business about a year ago; I have made more money, done more things, helped more people, has given me time to work on my passion (music), and learned a whole lot more stuff than I could have ever imagined. What’s best, I’m a better person, I’m capable of more, and in my case it has reassured that I’m definitely in the right direction. But I need to give credit to all those who helped me to reach this far; no human can do anything on its own… Hopefully, you know who you are!

On the other hand there’s the “I know everything already” type of individual. Definitely not me. These individuals have either graduated from a prestigious college, and/or have worked for many years and have lots of experience. When not everyone that fits into this description are limiting themselves in any way and continue learning and pursuing more in life, however, many are. They cannot see that there’s a whole world out there of knowledge and fascinating stories, and just settle caved in into their bubble. So when I see on the news that a “young kid discovered something experts could not believe” and that sort of thing, makes me reassure that we don’t know all the answer to all the questions.

Finally, I can only say that going to college is the smartest decision if you are 100% sure that that’s what you want to do. And when you graduate, don’t stop learning!

Don;t limit yourself, ever, and listen to your heart always.

k.

Book recommendation: Robert Kiyosaki‘s “Rich Dad, Poor Dad;” a book that changed my life.

Disclaimer: This is what I believe is the truth. If you don’t agree with me is fine and I respect your opinion.