10 Success Quotes To Help You Chase Your Dreams
Start writing a post
Student Life

10 Success Quotes To Help You Chase Your Dreams

The most successful people find their inspirations and fight for them.

114
10 Success Quotes To Help You Chase Your Dreams
The Odyssey

As a college student, the one question that is repeatedly asked by everyone from my aunt to my cab driver is, "What do you want to do when you graduate?" Personally, I am not one of those lucky people that have known from the age of 7 that I want to be a doctor, a teacher, or a lawyer. But in the last decade, the idea of what a "typical job" looks like has changed drastically and will continue to evolve. Now that we have reached the age of free-lance writers and social media monitors, there are many jobs out there that require skills other than a perfect GPA. The job market can be a scary place to navigate and feeling lost can lead to settling for a job that pays the bills but breaks your heart. Studying abroad has made me realize that not knowing what you want to do is okay, and the dream job that you have in mind may not be far out of reach. I’m not saying you should drop out of school to become a cupcake taste tester, but I think the people of our generation could use some career confidence, including myself. Here are some quotes that I hope will inspire you to find your dream job.

1. Wake Up and Be Awesome

The best things come from taking risks and putting yourself out there. There will be people that tell you you're not ready for the job or that you don't have what it takes. The only opinion that matters is your own (and maybe your Mom's).

2. Dare to be Different

To be educated is a privilege that is often taken for granted, and those who have the opportunity to use their education in creative ways do not take advantage of this. People who seek not only to learn about a field but also to change it will be closer to making their dream job a reality

3. Not Lost...Just Wandering

Feeling lost is the first step toward figuring out what you want to do. As long as you follow the ideas and goals that are important to you, your dream job will be within your reach.

4. It's All Relative

Everyone has their own definition of success. Although some people are lucky enough to have the best of both worlds, the emphasis on monetary value does not always lead to a job that you love. Find success on your own terms and recognize that someone else's version of the "perfect job" may not be the same as yours.

5. Productive Procrastination

Your procrastination may actually be your saving grace. When you are forced to prioritize, the things you want to do first may just end up being what you spend your life doing.

6. Be a Role Model

One of the best motivators is to know that there are people who look up to you and want you to succeed.

7. Stand Proud

Shoutout to Ceci Hyland who showed me this wonderful quote. Don't forget to appreciate your hard work and feel confident in your abilities.

8. Look Forward

Even if you feel lost, starting where you are is the only way to start achieving your goals. Think about how thankful you will be later when you have a job that makes you want to get up in the morning.

9. Support

It's important to remember that everyone else is also struggling to figure out what they want to do. Instead of trying to compete with others, help them find their own way to success and cheer them on when they achieve it.

10. Bloom

Finding your dream job is a process and it will not happen over night, but if you remain open to new possibilities and take on new challenges, you will find your happy place.
Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

49114
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

31220
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

954969
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

180254
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments