[slightly longer than post than normal, but worth a read...:)] OK, gonna say a few things about me from my school days, but really the message I have is nothing to do with me, its everything to do with you!... read on and you will know what I mean...:) So when I was at school between the ages of 11-16, I had a great time and did very well with so many things. However, I did have one or two teachers who in their infinite wisdom decided to give some advice along the way... Advice 1).. your too scared of all the big machinery in the technology class and dont really have what it takes to learn how to use this equipment and make anything of it Advice 2).. your spelling is terrible and though you do very well in every other subject, your writings wont go far. Advice 3).. on my school report it was written, Sanjib seems overwhelmed by the size of the kitchen at school and probably wont learn to cook very well, but its ok he is good at other classes. Advice 4) at the age of 11, told even though I was good at sports, I should stick to studying as with an Asian diet, I wouldnt develop the strength to compete at the highest level... so me being me, ended up doing the following: * By the age of 16, in my technology class I have developed and produced a solar panel which won the highest mark for these GCSE exams in the entire UK. I won a national award and was offered a scholarship from 3 companies to pay for my further studies and eventually come and work for them. I turned them down as I wanted my own freedom and went on to graduate with a Batchelors of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of London * My writing regulary get read by over 40,000 avid readers from across the globe and in the last 12 months alone, I have been approached numerous times to write my own books to be published. * In the short time I have started to learn how to cook (all of 3 days!)... already had over 100 messages from people asking what I do, how they can do it and thanking me for making them realise how easy it can be to cook a good, healthy meal for themselves. * In sports, I played in our school football, cricket, hockey and badminton team, and also got selected to train with the England Under 18 national team at the age of 17. I went on to play Hockey and Badminton for my university team and had the opportunity to turn both into a career, but chose to pursue other dreams.. So why am I sharing this you?... Well imagine what would of happened if I listened to all the advice given by others.... thank god I didnt!... and neither should you!!! In life you will come across many people telling you what you can and cant do, but in reality all they are doing is expressing their limitations. Dont listen to them!!!! People can only ever do one of 2 things, either lift you up or put you down... thats it. You cant control their behaviour, but you can control where you put your attention. Only surround yourself with those who encourage you, believe in you, inspire you and genuinely from the heart wish you well. Honour these people with your life, and dedicate all your success to them. No one knows your true capabilities, no one knows what really sings in your heart and no one knows your journey. Only you can determine what you can and cant do. You simply need to decide what you want from life, believe in yourself and go out and get it! I am not even talking about huge life goals here, I am also talking the small everyday goals you desire for yourself.... lose those few extra pounds in weight, attain a few extra clients for your business, rekindle a childhood dream like learning to dance or playing a musical instrument, writing your first poem, travelling to your dream destination... etc etc.... whatever you desire, go for it!!!!:) Life is waaaaaaaay toooo short, and there is so much for you to experience and enjoy. Do not waste a single moment on the opinions of others, your self worth should not depend even 0.000000001% on anyone but yourself:) No idea why I am am writing this, but I just intuitevly felt you needed to hear this today:) oh and one final thing, incase your now thinking and searching for someone who believes in you, let me end your search.... I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!.... and if your looking for a sign to follow a dream, consider this post to be that sign!!!.... now no excuses, go forth and make it happen!!:):):) Wishing you a super awesome day, Sending all my blessings Sanjib:)
Posted on: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 08:56:10 +0000
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