The most timeless piece of writing I wrote 4 years ago.
NOTE TO SELF:
Do not be intimidated. There will always be people who might be better at things than you, more experienced in certain areas than you, or just flat out have more talent.
Don’t let these things sway you from your path. You aren’t always going to be #1, but you aren’t always going to be at the bottom either.
Know how to strengthen the skills you possess, and develop them in ways to best cater your style; create a platform of your own to display these skills, and be honest with yourself. Don’t write things, create things, or exhibit things that aren't you.
Be loyal to your beliefs and morals; don’t mold yourself into someone you aren’t because this company wants you to be something else. If you find yourself having to go against your beliefs–not simply adjust, but challenge–then you need to find a new home. Keep your integrity. Be ready to throw away your pride, especially if you’re a newcomer, but never your integrity. Guard that with your life.
Maybe my insecure self 4 years ago knew me better than I know myself today.
Maybe I'm just still struggling with the same problems I had then.
What I am certain about though, is that I keep coming back to this piece again and again and again.. every time I feel worthless or insecure about where I am in life. Every time I feel unsuccessful or like a failure. Every time I need some advice on how to move forward after one sequence of my life is over. Every time I need a pick me up and a confidence booster.
Every. Time.
This is timeless because I know that no matter where I am in life, however far along I've gotten, I'll always have those dark moments where I doubt myself and I'm not certain about the future (which honestly scares the living shit out of me), but this reminder will help me through.
It's done so for the past 4 years and will continue to do so for as long as my tumblr lives.
I'm soon closing another chapter in my life. Everyone else's life chapters seem to be so much longer, but my life changes by the year. It's frustrating yet a blessing at the same time.
I have no idea where I'll be next year at this time. I just hope I start another sequence soon so I don't have to end my life montage.