things that made me take my career more seriously

things that made me take my career more seriously 1. Seeing someone with my dream job and instead of being jealous or having a negative mindset "that's so hard" -> reframe that as "wow if they can do it, I can do it too" I knew from a young age I was very sharp and ambitious. I always looked up to the successful independent older girls and wanted to be like them and used that as inspo 2. Realizing my dream career doesn't just fall into my lap cuz im smart. u need structure, strategy, initiative skills and learn to be an advocate for yourself most importantly 3. Having the realization you can truly create your own reality there is nothing stopping you except your mind. You have to take risks, be brave and put in the hours. 4. I grew up in an extremely low-income household. I am also a first gen graduate. I used to help my parents fill out SNAP applications, apply for citizenship when I was in elementary school...I didn't realize it then, but I was being taught responsibility and resilience long before I ever learned it in school. I used resources around me to help mt family and that taught me how to be resourceful!!!! 5. Growing up in a Pakistani household, independence wasn't something girls were handed it was something I had to fight for. i wasn't allowed to go out or make my own choices, so i made it my goal to grind in high school and go away for college i started landing internships in high school, got full ride scholarships, had my own tutoring business before 18. Education and Money was my freedom. I had to start early cuz no one was there to help me and i wanted to be ahead because i knew i was gifted.