I'm not spending all this time going to college just to get a C, I'm going for the A!But I've noticed throughout the years, when it comes to other areas of my life, there have been times when I haven't had that same aspiration.
Why is it that we sometimes settle for mediocre; doing just enough to survive, rather than giving our all so we can thrive? Is it that we are only inspired to do our very best when there's an immediate payoff or reward? Or is it that we just get super cozy in our zones-of-comfort?
Well for me, it's always been about passion, or the lack thereof. If I don't love what I'm doing, it's challenging for me to stay engaged and motivated. What can really derail me, is when I second-guess myself, and start believing my most burning interests can't support me. Of course, I know that's a bunch of bullshit, since there is no ceiling to our creative potential, even when it comes to money.
There are always rewards when we follow our soul's longing and do what we love doing, even if they're not immediate. Just as there are consequences when we ignore them. Playing small generates a meager existence. Let's get excited about our lives and trust ourselves more, follow our hearts more, and go for that A.