Comments on: Is Your Past Dictating Your Future? Live Your Dreams Despite Your Past

By: Emily Brown

Emily Brown — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 18:19:30 +0000

I know exactly how you feel Tasheka! I too felt I wasn’t committed to a clear path, and it showed cause I was all over the place at one point. There’s a great book that I’ve read that help me put things in perspective, called “>I Don’t Know What I Want to Do, But I Know It’s Not This by Julie Jansen. It was a great read. But from previous conversations it sounds like you already know what you want to do. Like you said, it’s the fear and doubt holding you back. It’s time to break the strongholds girlfriend! I’m sure you’ll muster the courage to take that leap of faith really soon.

By: Tasheka Cox

Tasheka Cox — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:25:30 +0000

After reading this blog, I realize that I have let my past dictate my future. I was one of those students in high school who excelled and graduated at the top of my class, went to a four year college, got a masters degree, and is now pursuing a doctoral degree. But with all of those education accomplishments, I still feel LOST! Like I don’t have a set career plan, goal, direction. I feel like i’m just going through the motions and not really committed to any clear path. I think that I let self-doubt stop me from using all that i have gained academically to propel me forward in my career. I know that what i’m currently doing is not what I want to do for much longer, but I feel like i’m in a rut and I can’t get out. I have all of these ideas and thoughts about what I can do, but for some reason I become paralyzed by my own fears and doubts. I want to break that which is bonding me, but don’t know how. I’m glad that you have started this blog because it is really helping me to explore myself and my career options!

By: Emily Brown

Emily Brown — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:11:16 +0000

Shala, I remember how your high academic honors and intense work ethic at such a young age really inspired me when we first met several years ago. Plus, you’ve founded a very successful graphic design company in the Washington area. I’m sure I don’t have to tell you this, but of all the people I know personally if anyone can juggle school, family life, and a successful career it’d be you. I just can’t wait to get an invitation to the graduation! Thanks for sharing your story. As I’m sure so many others will be able to relate!

By: Shala

Shala — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:50:36 +0000

Great post! I’ve somehow managed to put off grad school for 5 years now. Every year, I have deferred enrollment and have had to apply twice because the first acceptance expired! It never seemed to be the right timing, or enough money, or even feeling like I wouldn’t do well even though I graduated top of my class in undergrad. So many fears and concerns, some real and some all in my mind. But Lord willing, I will take the plunge this fall. I’m not really sure where the money is coming from (hopefully Uncle Sam won’t be stingy) or even how I will manage family, work and school, but all I know is I just have to do it and God will work out the rest of the details (or stop me dead in my tracks if necessary). Thanks for being a positive and encouraging part of my day! Keep blogging!