For this post, I'm going to write down tips and ideas-- from A to Z-- that have had a large impact on forming who I am today.
A: Always brush your teeth before bed.
B: Befriend the people who sit alone.
C: Care for your pets like you would for your child.
D: Don't care too much about what other people think.
E: Eat your vegetables.
F: Forget about your failures; embrace your successes.
G: Go for your top choice because if you don't try you will always fail.
H: Have a piece of pizza when you're craving a piece of pizza.
I: If you don't do it now then you're going to have to do it later.
J: "Jokes" are not always funny.
K: Kick your bad habits while you're young.
L: Love you who love, and don't be embarrassed.
M: Make sure that your weaknesses are not fatal, but focus on improving your strengths.
N: No one determines how successful you'll be except for yourself.
O: One bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
P: People are going to be jerks for no reason sometimes.
Q: Question everything that doesn't feel right in your gut.
R: Resist the urge to eat everything in the pantry when you're bored.
S: Steal the spotlight because no one will give it to you.
T: Take. Your. Time.
U: Ultimately, your friends are a reflection of who you are.
V: Virtually no one cared how your hair looked today.
W: Wisdom never has a maximum capacity.
X: Be unique.
Y: You can always have too much of something.
Z: Zero people plan to be mediocre.
Realistically, it's much easier to understand these phrases than to actually incorporate them into my everyday life. But focusing my daily goals around just a few of these tips helps remind me of the person I'm striving to become. I've realized that most of the advice given to me by older individuals is centered around not evaluating my self-worth based on what others think of me-- but instead remembering that growth should be centered around improving myself.
Improvement is not about changing yourself to fit some unobtainable standard either. Ultimately, it's about shifting my habits and mindset to be a happier and more successful me. Maybe in 30 years, I'll be able to look back and see which advice was bad and which was good. Then I'll write a follow-up post that someone can use to help improve their life (in the year 2048).
A: Always brush your teeth before bed.
B: Befriend the people who sit alone.
C: Care for your pets like you would for your child.
D: Don't care too much about what other people think.
E: Eat your vegetables.
F: Forget about your failures; embrace your successes.
G: Go for your top choice because if you don't try you will always fail.
H: Have a piece of pizza when you're craving a piece of pizza.
I: If you don't do it now then you're going to have to do it later.
J: "Jokes" are not always funny.
K: Kick your bad habits while you're young.
L: Love you who love, and don't be embarrassed.
M: Make sure that your weaknesses are not fatal, but focus on improving your strengths.
N: No one determines how successful you'll be except for yourself.
O: One bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
P: People are going to be jerks for no reason sometimes.
Q: Question everything that doesn't feel right in your gut.
R: Resist the urge to eat everything in the pantry when you're bored.
S: Steal the spotlight because no one will give it to you.
T: Take. Your. Time.
U: Ultimately, your friends are a reflection of who you are.
V: Virtually no one cared how your hair looked today.
W: Wisdom never has a maximum capacity.
X: Be unique.
Y: You can always have too much of something.
Z: Zero people plan to be mediocre.
Realistically, it's much easier to understand these phrases than to actually incorporate them into my everyday life. But focusing my daily goals around just a few of these tips helps remind me of the person I'm striving to become. I've realized that most of the advice given to me by older individuals is centered around not evaluating my self-worth based on what others think of me-- but instead remembering that growth should be centered around improving myself.
Improvement is not about changing yourself to fit some unobtainable standard either. Ultimately, it's about shifting my habits and mindset to be a happier and more successful me. Maybe in 30 years, I'll be able to look back and see which advice was bad and which was good. Then I'll write a follow-up post that someone can use to help improve their life (in the year 2048).
Hi Campbell:
ReplyDeleteI really like your creative approach to random blog posts. You truly know how to engage readers effectively by making the topic relatively personal, which makes your content interesting and incentivizes people to read further.
In my opinion, I truly admire and agree entirely with your tip that says do not care what other people think. It is important for one to be authentic and pursue what they are passionate about regardless of what their peers think. However, if other people preserve your best interests and do not want you to engage in any sort of activity that harms your health, family or psychological stability than it is important to embrace their feedback. Also, I like the fact that you mention how your peers shape how you act. Make sure to hang out with genuine people whom impact your life positively and help you learn.
I disagree with your point that says forget about your failures; embrace on your successes. It is important to note that many people fail in life and those failures serve as invaluable opportunities to reflect and learn from. For example, Michael Jordan did not make the varsity Basketball in high-school, which can be categorized as a failure. However, this failure urged him to work hard and remain committed, which eventually made him one of the best Basketball players to ever play in the National Basketball Association.
Very good random blog post!
Best,
Amirteymour Moazami
Hi Campbell!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the format of your blog post! Super creative and witty! Good job :)
I really enjoyed the creativity of this post. Also - reading through your list really brightened my mood and made me think a lot about what is currently going on in my life. Great post :)
ReplyDeleteCampbell,
ReplyDeleteThis was a great post — simple, light, yet hard hitting with life advice. I can relate to you in that we're always doubting our perspective on life, considering that we have much more to experience in the coming years. I think you're onto something with these.
Letter X was especially creative — that one made me laugh.
All the best,
Carter
Hi Campbell,
ReplyDeleteH, T and Z were my favorites. Gotta have a pizza when you crave one haha. Also, "zero people plan to be mediocre" - this made me reflect back on my lazy days this semester.