Goals and dreams are something everyone should have because it’s all about having something to look forward to. It’s about working towards something. In a sense, its a process of striving for success. Everyone’s goals are different; but at this point in time, mine may be similar to other students my age. Graduate High School, stay out of trouble, go to college, and make something of myself. Well, as for one minor post college goal, I would really like to write and publish a book.
Winston Churchill once said, “Writing a book is an adventure. To begin with it is a toy and amusement. Then it becomes a mistress, then it becomes a master, then it becomes a tyrant. The last phase is that just as you are about to be reconciled to your servitute, you kill the monster and fling him out to the public.”
I think this quote could really influence a writer because it seems to crawl to the bottom of a general interpretation of a story and truly bring out its meaning; It’s such a unique comparison.
As for the journey before I get or hope to get published, I’d like to major in Mass Communications in college at Salisbury University in Maryland. They have a wonderful Communication Arts program that I am thrilled to become a part of. Initially I would like a career as a journalist, but I favor the art of writing so much more than just reporting.
I find myself writing the most in times of stress, sadness or even to just block everything else out. I use it to bring me back down, or even to reach another level. Some people enjoy many other activities over such a simple task such as writing, but everyone also copes differently. By cope I mean dealing with anxiety, stress, or what have you. It travels along the same lines of which path to take when you’re angry. You could go ahead and behave in a way that you will regret later, or you could pause and analyze your thoughts in order to make perfect sense of a situation; The second option primarily being my reason for writing. It gives me the chance to clarify the cluster of words circling in my head.
In order to reach this goal that I speak of, writing a book and becoming a published author, a lot of practice is required. I plan to be successful as possible in college and continue to read and write throughout. The more writing techniques that I explore, the better it will be to enhance my own style of writing and even help it.
My goal is not as simple enough as excelling in a sport, but it is also not as difficult as becoming a Doctor or some type of special engineer. It really comes down to writing a lot while not holding back, but also being aware of all of my limits. When exploring different writing technique’s it is important to decide on which one fits my pen the best.
Ever since I was little I’ve kept a journal to organize my thoughts. I used to take it as a joke, but I’ve grown to see it in a more mature manner. I never knew having a career in writing or journalism could be possible for me but now I know all of the steps to take to follow my dreams. Regardless of what others things, I’m just another person with a notebook and ideas.
{previously used in my public speaking class as a goal speech.}