Judge Griffith spoke about his career and how he had moved around to different opportunities seeking to find his passion. Please describe what you feel you are passionate about today and where you think these interests will take you as you start your career path.
I'm really passionate about making other people happy. I love when I influence someone to smile, or to think about a life changing experience, or to call their mom and tell her how much they love her. I'm not huge on having to see a numerical result [even though that is nice] but knowing that I've helped someone realize how much they are loved and then see them love others in return gets me through the day. I guess this means I'm passionate about loving others?? I know I'm not the greatest at being an event leader but I like to think that in some small way I'm helping others feel good about themselves and learn what kind of person they want to be. Is there a career for that?!?! I think there is and it's called motherhood... too bad that doesn't pay for college.
Judge Griffith quoted several versus in Jacob 2, in reference to the pursuit and use of wealth. How will you apply the concepts that Jacob shares with us as you experience success in your career.
I was thinking about something similar over Christmas break. Poor people can't help others because they don't even have the funds to take care of themselves! I need money if I want to help people! Of course there are people like Ghandi and Mother Teresa who did wonderful things without a ton of money, but what about those days when I just want to make dinner for a struggling, single mother and her 3 kids but hardly have money for my own top romin? What do I do then? Sometimes the sentimental things are best when I'm trying to show how much I care and more than usual those sentimental things cost money. Judge Griffith talked about how the LOVE of money is the root of all evil but money in general is a good thing! I want a good job that will pay well so that I can take care of myself, my future family, and others! That isn't too much to ask for, is it? When I get that fantastic job as a private school councilor and basketball coach, I'll use the money to give service and have my kids come help. It's killing two birds with one stone really.
Please share something you learned about leadership in your career from judge Griffith’s presentation.
I realized that even though I would like to be a poor hippie who spreads the good message of love and peace, I don't have the life style to keep such a low income budget haha. Soooo something's got to give! I like being middle class and I also like helping people. I feel like I'll learn more on my mission (my first interview is on Wednesday!!) and after that I'll better understand what God has in store for me. I don't need to rush through life nearly as quickly as I used to think I needed to. Life is so full of opportunities! I should take more time to stop and smell the roses because most of the time I don't even realize I've passed them until I'm stuck in a garbage dump.
As for how this has anything to do with leadership I don't know really. I feel like we are always having to look forward to the next thing and thinking of the future and how to prevent the bad stuff from happening at an event. That doesn't really leave time for smelling anything except the sweat from your forehead because you're so worried that you forgot something. If there is one thing I've learned this year it is this: it always works out; do your best and don't worry about what you can't control; love others for them to love you back and don't sit in the corner when something needs to be done; be proactive and not overbearing; make a situation better than how it was when you found it. LIFE IS GOOD!
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