As the week winds down, Friday Cogitations invites you to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and shape your future through the lens of faith, hope, and your unique journey.
Own Your Narrative, [FIRST NAME GOES HERE]
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Hi Reader! One thought that has consumed my mind as I'm figuring out life and adulthood is the kind of person I want to be. How do I want people to remember their encounter with me? A few things come to mind, and I’ll highlight one today. Growing up, I've always been among the “smart and outgoing” kids. You know those kids who get decent grades, speak or perform confidently in public, write and memorize well. But in university, especially after graduating, I quickly realized that whatever I had going on for me wasn't enough, especially in the marketplace. I had to be more than smart. I needed to be quick and excellent, obsessively so. Quick to learn and execute, quick to improve my results. That means I should never get comfortable with being “good enough”. Instead, I need to exhaust every possible option without cutting corners to achieve great results for myself and anyone I work with. I decided that I want to be remembered as someone who gives her all and excels in all she’s entrusted with. Will people always appreciate my efforts or like what I do? Not really. Sometimes, they will. But I want to control how I behave since that's really the only thing under my direct influence. So I'm encouraging you too. Decide to do things well. Spend the extra time it takes to go beyond just “okay”. And, know at the back of your mind that it can always get better. Keep learning and sharpening your version of excellence. Alright, that'll be all for now, until next Friday. Light & Increase, Osose Christabel. To share this newsletter, please copy and paste this link: https://osose-friday-cogitations.kit.com/4541619a80 Something to think about: How do you want people to remember their encounter with you?
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Friday Cogitations
As the week winds down, Friday Cogitations invites you to reflect on the past, embrace the present, and shape your future through the lens of faith, hope, and your unique journey.
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