All throughout life, we encounter numerous different ideologies. Everyone has their own opinion of what's right and how one should live their life. Many times we even find that some ideologies seem to contradict one another. The particular ones I'm referring to are the "Work for it" vs. "Wait for it" theories of living. When you compare both of these side by side, it looks like they are absolute opposites of one another. They require you to act in completely different ways in order to get what you want. However, it wasn't until recently that I've found that you can and should incorporate both into your life.
The first idea is that if you want something, you have to work for it. This is the one theory that I've followed almost all of my life. From a very young age, I was taught that hard work, discipline and unwavering persistence will always get you to your goals. For my entire life, if I really wanted something, I would put all my time and effort into it until I got the desired result. It's something I've always practiced and I will continue to practice for the rest of my life.
There truly is no greater force on earth than human determination.
With this mindset, I've always looked down on the theory that good things come to those who wait. I've always thought it sounded like an easy way out that lazy individuals use. Why sit there and pray for something instead of actively trying to get it yourself? Through my experiences, however, I found that life doesn't always work the way you think it should. (Who would've thought?). Instead, sometimes things are simply out of your control and there's nothing you can do to affect the outcome.
Life is filled with uncertainty, both good and bad. At times, you may feel like the world is collapsing in on you. You feel helpless as life continues to put you through hardships that you have absolutely no control over. You do everything in your power to change things, but nothing seems to let up. Life will constantly test you like this and even occasionally drag you through hell. Without warning it can crush you, break you down, and tear you apart for no reason whatsoever.
It's in times like these where I've learned that patience and faith are just as important as work ethic. Regardless of what your belief system entails, you've all seen that life is full of twists and turns of good and bad. Having faith that things will get better is something I've found to be vital to making it through this world. Good things really do come to those who wait. If you're going through a hard time right now, know that there's always a light at the end of the tunnel. Have faith that good things will come to you when it's time and sometimes, you just have to be patient.
Both of these ideologies, despite being polar opposites of one another, should be practiced in your everyday life. There's no need to choose one over the other. They are equally important to live out. In summation, do everything you can to go after what you want and when you can't do it anymore, have faith that the good will come to you.
