I used to hate challenges. Amid the myriad of smaller, pleasant distractions in my life – studying German, fixing cars, biking, and kayaking. I always thought, why seek out challenges? At 18, the risks seemed to outweigh the benefits.
I could probably have gone through my undergraduate career like that – hiding from challenges – had the challenges not found me. Again. And Again. But I didn’t.
My search for the right path in life has continued in earnest for four years now. In that time, I’ve held half a dozen jobs and claimed three academic majors while attending as many institutions. Each time, I’ve traded anxiety-laden changes and huge new challenges for increased confidence and self-knowledge.
From farm hand to line server to sales associate to desk assistant to associate producer, it’s certainly been a long journey.
Looking ahead to the new titles I will acquire this summer during my time with Lawrence & Schiller – both “intern” and “husband” – I am only certain of two things: there are many more challenges to come, and I welcome them.
Because it’s worth it. In a world of bears, I am the Goldilocks searching for the best things in life, and my troubles have not been without reward. Four years ago, I was not prepared to take on a challenge like this internship. Now? Bring it on.
Turns out I like challenges after all.
