Motivation, Success, and Haters

A few years ago I had someone in my life tell me that "you're not going anywhere". Admittedly, that was true at the time. I was a few months away from graduating from college, I had no idea what I was going to with my life, I had no job lined up, and I was an emotional mess.

It was really hard to hear at the time, but hearing, "you're not going anywhere" was the one of the most motivating things I've ever said to me. It was unintentionally motivating, I'm sure, but look how far I've come since then.

I'm married now. To a doctor. I married the most beautiful, smart, and kind woman in whole world. That's awesome. She's awesome. WE are awesome. I love her more than I thought possible. She's the best thing that has ever happened to me and I've never been happier.

I oversee HR for a multi-million dollar business. My employer is sending me to Costa Rica! That's an awesome opportunity for me. I'm working toward a PHR certification too.

I'm taking night classes for two master's degrees. Okay... well, maybe I've been slacking on classes lately, but the intent is there. I'll have those degrees in two years or so...

My relationship with my friends and family has never been better. I have an amazing "urban family" here in STL. I'm closer to my Dad, Mom, and Brother than I have ever been.

I guess when it comes down to it, sometimes the hardest things to hear at one point in your life will one day make you look back and smile. I'm smiling because I have I have accomplished so much in the last few years. I'm proud of how far I've come and how far I have yet to go. And at the end of the day, you know what they say, "haters gonna hate".