“I am so thoroughly convinced that if we don’t set goals in our life and learn how to master the techniques of living to reach our goals, we can reach a ripe old age and look back on our life only to see that we reached but a small part of our full potential. When one learns to master the principles of setting a goal, he will then be able to make a great difference in the results he attains in this life.”
– ELDER M. RUSSELL BALLARD
TALK GIVEN TO SALT LAKE AREA YOUNG ADULTS,
OCT. 18, 1981
(Preach My Gospel, Chapter 8)
Okay so recently I have decided that my life was to stagnant. I didn't like that I wasn't progressing, and too scared to move forward, for fear of failure. I came to realize that in not doing anything I was failing.. failing to reach my potential, and failing to truly live my life. I didn't think I was a big worrier, but somehow over the last year I became a massive worrier, and became way too boring for my own good. So I decided to set some goals.... and here is how they are going...
Get my motorcycle license: Finished the course, and got a 99%. So all I need to do is take the written test at the DMV, and then I will have my license!
Buy a Motorcycle: Done the research, and now need to go to the bank, and dealerships!
Become an EMT: Enrolled at UVU.
I am feeling so good about the direction my life is taking. I don't know if I will succeed in all of my goals... but good heavens, I am going to give it my best effort!
Now the only goal that I am failing at, is being more social in my ward. I really know I should but I just can't get myself to be an active participant of the ward... any ideas?
May 2021 piano recital
2 years ago
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Yay Jagger! I'm excited for you to become the best motorcycle-riding, life-saving gal you can be! I'm so excited to hear you enrolled at UVU to become an EMT -- you are so good at that kind of thing. You've got healing hands and a clear head. There are very few people in the world for whom that comes naturally -- to be able to care enough to want to help, but keep a clear head enough to actually do so. That's a great gift. I'm so glad you've been there for all of us in all of our injuries and ailments...I don't know what we woulda done without you.
I need to become a little more social in my ward, too. A handful of my roommates are new freshmen and still enthusiastic about...everything. I found that attending FHE is a big helper to me. I usually end up having a lot of fun and it's a good way to meet new people. And once you KNOW people, socializing comes naturally. Good luck.
Hey guess what. I'm going to see you TOMORROW.
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