Post by Mehdi Ait Oukhzam
Inspiration…
Students are the most likely to be desirous and ambitious due to the sensitive stage of their life, but the challenge is that the road to reach the destination point is not always paved. Indeed, to fulfill aims means to obtain self-satisfaction and inner-peace, therefore it is helpful to learn from those who succeed to achieve their goals, especially that this may function as a rich source of inspiration.
In fact, human history provides us with many examples that may inspire us. Let us take for instance, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Edison, Einstein, Malcolm X, and others. So why do we not take advantage of these successful experiences. It is noteworthy to state that the secret of these heroes was the pure faith in ones' dreams, as well as they were equipped with courage, perseverance, determination, and sacrifice. Thereby, they kept on striving for their goals regardless of obstacles or difficulties.
When I finished reading the biography of Malcolm X, I really was astonished to realize how this person came about making a radical change in his life. He accomplished it by reading for every single minute during the whole ten years that he spent in prison, to the point that he ended up needing glasses because of it. The end result was that he became a well-rounded person, and a brilliant debater. Malcolm X believed in the power of knowledge, and he worked diligently to make himself a cultivated person even though he left school at an early age. In doing so, he left some insightful advice for us all which is, "Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."
I remember quite vividly when our study skills professor was telling us about his own experience as a student, and how he worked doggedly to reach his goals. Some of his words still echo in my mind such us, "We study to defend ourselves," Frankly speaking, I'm impressed with his career and what he has accomplished. I also completely understand why he was insisting that we watch Steve Job's commencement speech at Stanford University. This is because our professor is passionate in his belief of the power of inspiration, and how it is useful for us as students in the beginning of our journey. In closing, "Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick, do not lose faith." ( Steve Jobs )
Students are the most likely to be desirous and ambitious due to the sensitive stage of their life, but the challenge is that the road to reach the destination point is not always paved. Indeed, to fulfill aims means to obtain self-satisfaction and inner-peace, therefore it is helpful to learn from those who succeed to achieve their goals, especially that this may function as a rich source of inspiration.
In fact, human history provides us with many examples that may inspire us. Let us take for instance, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Edison, Einstein, Malcolm X, and others. So why do we not take advantage of these successful experiences. It is noteworthy to state that the secret of these heroes was the pure faith in ones' dreams, as well as they were equipped with courage, perseverance, determination, and sacrifice. Thereby, they kept on striving for their goals regardless of obstacles or difficulties.
When I finished reading the biography of Malcolm X, I really was astonished to realize how this person came about making a radical change in his life. He accomplished it by reading for every single minute during the whole ten years that he spent in prison, to the point that he ended up needing glasses because of it. The end result was that he became a well-rounded person, and a brilliant debater. Malcolm X believed in the power of knowledge, and he worked diligently to make himself a cultivated person even though he left school at an early age. In doing so, he left some insightful advice for us all which is, "Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."
I remember quite vividly when our study skills professor was telling us about his own experience as a student, and how he worked doggedly to reach his goals. Some of his words still echo in my mind such us, "We study to defend ourselves," Frankly speaking, I'm impressed with his career and what he has accomplished. I also completely understand why he was insisting that we watch Steve Job's commencement speech at Stanford University. This is because our professor is passionate in his belief of the power of inspiration, and how it is useful for us as students in the beginning of our journey. In closing, "Sometimes life hits you in the head with a brick, do not lose faith." ( Steve Jobs )
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