Many people wonder why, with almost $300,000 in college debt and no job, how I can not be down in the dumps as they are. There are many reasons that I am satisfied, and even thrilled, with my life, and I want to share those reasons with my readers.
First, I realize that there is so much opportunity out there for me. I am still decently young and have a long time ahead of me. About a decade ago I would have never imagined traveling all over the world. In fact, I had never left the Northwestern United States where I was raised. If someone told me I would be traveling to Europe (4x), Africa (2x), Asia (2x) and Central America (4x) in ten years, I would have thought they were crazy. Yet, the truth was, I longed to travel, and I made it a goal of mine. In fact, I have found that goal setting has helped me become the person who I have wanted to be and it has allowed me to do so much in life. Yes, even go to, transfer, and graduate from law school!
Second, I want to say that I realize that there are many ways to get things done. I can own a home on IBR. I can purchase inexpensive land. I can learn to build my own tiny home (see this awesome website: Tiny House Swoon). There are so many opportunities in life for those who are willing to become creative.
Third, I have always believed in maintaining good health, eating right, and abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. This includes "mind drugs." I define "mind drugs" as things that damage how one thinks. Mind drugs are all over the internet. Lately, however, I have found myself getting somewhat involved in mind drugs, and I have realized that they do nothing to help me. Internet forums where people whine and lament about life have no part in a healthy adult outlook. If you spend time reading websites where people are telling you that you can not succeed no matter what, or that you will fail, you will probably end up failing. You have to remove yourself from that way of thinking if you want to succeed. Pure and simple.
Forth, I am a Christian and believe in God. As such, it would be to spit in His face to not be thankful for the life He has given me. My life may not be completely perfect, but I have so much to be thankful for. God has assisted in me traveling the world and I have seen firsthand the lives of other people. I realize that many people have not seen the struggles that go on in poorer countries, and it is hard for many to realize (or even care) that others have a hard life. However, the reality is that many U.S. citizens have it exceedingly good and have little to no cause to complain. I do not believe that a student debtor who went to law school has any cause to complain upon graduation day. In fact, to do so is incredibly selfish and even somewhat vile. Of course, I have found that too many people only care about themselves and can not appreciate how well they have it in life. Complaining on the internet, sadly, has become a sport for some, and I honestly, with all my heart, hope that some of these people can one day make it off of the couch and see the world that is beyond their living room.
I have many goals for the future and I am very excited about them. This blog will continue to share how I go about reaching those goals while being thankful for and using my law school education. We have been taught so much in law school and I can not let all that go to waste. And further, I must remember that those who are vocal about and angry at law school are only a very small minority. Most law school graduates seem very happy about their choice to go to law school, and I am sure they will continue to be, as long as they stay away from toxic sites such as the ones that I used to frequent.
Perhaps after I am finished with my current book I will write a book on why law school can be a good investment and how a positive outlook in life will help a law school grad. Until then, please keep reading this blog and e-mail me any questions you have. Thank you.
First, I realize that there is so much opportunity out there for me. I am still decently young and have a long time ahead of me. About a decade ago I would have never imagined traveling all over the world. In fact, I had never left the Northwestern United States where I was raised. If someone told me I would be traveling to Europe (4x), Africa (2x), Asia (2x) and Central America (4x) in ten years, I would have thought they were crazy. Yet, the truth was, I longed to travel, and I made it a goal of mine. In fact, I have found that goal setting has helped me become the person who I have wanted to be and it has allowed me to do so much in life. Yes, even go to, transfer, and graduate from law school!
Second, I want to say that I realize that there are many ways to get things done. I can own a home on IBR. I can purchase inexpensive land. I can learn to build my own tiny home (see this awesome website: Tiny House Swoon). There are so many opportunities in life for those who are willing to become creative.
Third, I have always believed in maintaining good health, eating right, and abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and drugs. This includes "mind drugs." I define "mind drugs" as things that damage how one thinks. Mind drugs are all over the internet. Lately, however, I have found myself getting somewhat involved in mind drugs, and I have realized that they do nothing to help me. Internet forums where people whine and lament about life have no part in a healthy adult outlook. If you spend time reading websites where people are telling you that you can not succeed no matter what, or that you will fail, you will probably end up failing. You have to remove yourself from that way of thinking if you want to succeed. Pure and simple.
Forth, I am a Christian and believe in God. As such, it would be to spit in His face to not be thankful for the life He has given me. My life may not be completely perfect, but I have so much to be thankful for. God has assisted in me traveling the world and I have seen firsthand the lives of other people. I realize that many people have not seen the struggles that go on in poorer countries, and it is hard for many to realize (or even care) that others have a hard life. However, the reality is that many U.S. citizens have it exceedingly good and have little to no cause to complain. I do not believe that a student debtor who went to law school has any cause to complain upon graduation day. In fact, to do so is incredibly selfish and even somewhat vile. Of course, I have found that too many people only care about themselves and can not appreciate how well they have it in life. Complaining on the internet, sadly, has become a sport for some, and I honestly, with all my heart, hope that some of these people can one day make it off of the couch and see the world that is beyond their living room.
I have many goals for the future and I am very excited about them. This blog will continue to share how I go about reaching those goals while being thankful for and using my law school education. We have been taught so much in law school and I can not let all that go to waste. And further, I must remember that those who are vocal about and angry at law school are only a very small minority. Most law school graduates seem very happy about their choice to go to law school, and I am sure they will continue to be, as long as they stay away from toxic sites such as the ones that I used to frequent.
Perhaps after I am finished with my current book I will write a book on why law school can be a good investment and how a positive outlook in life will help a law school grad. Until then, please keep reading this blog and e-mail me any questions you have. Thank you.
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