Journey to Success

Success is not given, success does not find you, and success is not measured by how much money you have. Success is measured by how much hard work, time, and dedication you put into your dream. If you want to become a successful doctor you would have to put in long hours of studying, eight years or more of college and medical school, and work hard to after that to become a successful doctor. If you want to become a successful movie director, or producer, you would have to go to a film school, intern with a production company or major network, network with people in the industry, and work on as many film projects as you can until you become successful in your craft.

I am on my journey to become a successful screenwriter, director, and producer. I have been on this journey for a while because I have had many obstacles in my way but I will not let the obstacles stop me from becoming successful at something I love so much. I have always been told that when one door closes another one will open, and that is the way I have looked at things all of my life.  I have always put myself, dreams, and needs aside to ensure my family were taken care of, but I have learned over the years that if I do not put myself first and work towards my dream, then my dreams will be lost and no one will care because they either achieved their dreams or are on the path to achieve their dreams.

 

This is why I have achieved the goal of a college education, because not many people in my family can say that they achieved a college education due to disabilities, or lack of motivation. I am now in graduate school to achieve me Master’s Degree in Entertainment Business, this will bring me one step closer to my dream.

It is very important to never give up on your dream, because you can become something greater than what you are now. Everyone has a dream, and it is important to lock in on your dream, learn everything in the industry you chose, and master your craft, because you control your destiny. Everyone will have obstacles in their way to success, it is up to you overcome each obstacle with determination, a positive mindset, self-control, and perseverance you will overcome the obstacles in your way.

Learning About Financial Stability

Many people in America are struggling to become financially

 stable, there are so many ways for people to get into debt whether they take on too many credit cards, further their education, take on loans they cannot afford to pay, or just try to buy things they cannot afford. And before they know it they have more debt than they can handle. Most people are not taught the value of money, or about debt when they are young and therefore when many teens get their first job they spend their money on having the newest tennis shoes, hottest jackets, new IPod, and the latest cellular phone. I was one of those people when I first started working. I never thought about being financially stable when I wanted to purchase my first car, buy my first home, or starting my business. I just new these were things I wanted to do when I got older.

Learning the value of money, and how to spend money should be learned when a child receives their first allowance. When children learn at a young age about the value of money, and becoming and staying financially stable and free of debt, they will more likely save their paychecks as teens and spend their money on what is important. I now know how important money is and I’m trying to get financial freedom. I have learned that having poor credit and no money can hinder you when trying to start a business, purchase a home, and even purchase a car. Some employers even check your credit and ask about your assets during the interview process. I have learned to pay my bills on time and even before time if I have the extra money to do so. I try to pay a little extra on the principle, which will help the interest go down.

I want to own my own production company one day and I know I will have to make a lot of sacrifices in order to make my business a successful one day. Which I am starting now, I have cut majorly on recreation, dining out, and frivolous purchases because I know I want to be greater than what I am now. Learning about finance, seeking investors, and stocks, will help me a lot because I will have to know all of these things when running my business.

Life is all about choices and successful people did not become successful by wasting money, and not learning about finance, stocks, and accounting which are the three important factors when starting, and running a business.