Long Term Goals, Present Challenges
Don't know for sure if this will help anyone or if it's already been done, but I would like to open up a discussion on what some of your long-term goals in life would be and the challenges your are being faced with right now in accomplishing them. If anything, maybe we can give support, direction, or encouragement in the challenges and perhaps even challenge each other to think bigger.
The challenge for me would be that I want to get into the gaming industry, but my work and resume seem to be going in the opposite direction. Hard and long hours at work, yes, but getting me no closer to being a narrative director or the sorts. I do, however, write and have written several stories/books--but with no standard other than my own, it's hard to get that across on resume. I guess long-term would be saving up money to go back to school and get a degree that would better reflect in future applications. Anyone else finding themselves in that boat?
"Dreams are meant to fuel one's ambition, but one must still live reality." -kalian
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Aww I like the idea behind this thread.
I know this feeling, it's how I've been feeling this whole year so far...
I'm currently deciding if I want to continue going to school after I graduate with my associates degree this December. I'm terrified of being in $30,000 worth of debt from loans and whatnot, and right now I only have about $1700 I have to pay off. Sooo... yeah, and I'm getting my degree in History so thats not exactly the sort of degree that has a broad spectrum of jobs to choose from once I graduate.
My dream would be to draw a manga of two of my stories I'm currently working on. My other dream that would complete my life and having one of my story ideas made into a video game series.... but that's pretty silly for me to think I could do either of those things.
My goal right now is that I really, really, REALLY want to write novels and get them published. I have two big projects I'm working on, and both of these book series have about 6 or more books in the saga of a certain group of characters. So, all in all, I haven't finished writing one book but I have 12 - 14 books in my mind that I have to get out on paper and try and start working on.
The problem is for me, I feel like I'm just writing crap, that it isn't good enough and would never sell. So, I give up before even trying, and so I give up on the only real thing I love to do, which is write and draw. I just feel I'll never be good enough to get my stuff out there, so I don't really try.
Right now a few things are bothering me,
I want to be a police officer in Savannah Georgia, but my entire family lives in Ohio and they insist I should be an engineer.
I think I have many great ideas that might change the way things are done in my school, but no one ever listens to me.
My friends are dwindling down and I only have a few left. ( I refuse to be friends with druggies and assholes)
I can't even get a date to homecoming! Seriously, I've asked like 7 girls now? And they all said no or made an excuse to not go with me.
I've been recently feeling more and more excluded from my own family, like I'm being put on the back of the shelf and forgotten about. But their my family, and I love them. Even if they don't feel the same. I'm a kind man, I always allow others to speak their piece and I'm always considerate of others. I've always put others before myself, even if comes to be negative towards me. My kindness often backfire on me, I guess in this world its ' gay' to help another man or you have a crush on someone if you try to help them.
Want to see what one writer did in conjunction with some Telltale forum members?
http://www.telltalegames.com/community/discussion/26684/give-idea-get-story-now-with-20-more-haggis-update-hardback-cover-book
If you think you're writing garbage, try writing some shorter things and invite others to read them and let you know what they think. You win either way. If they think it's bad, see if you can find out what they don't like about it, and if you could have done it better. If they think it's good, maybe it'll encourage you to go for more.
OK, I'll bite. Why specifically a police officer in Savannah Georgia when your family lives in Ohio?
Being an engineer pays a whole lot better than being a cop, but if you don't like what you're doing, it doesn't matter how much you make. A law enforcement career can also go a whole lot of directions, so make sure you have a good understanding of what sort of work you'd be doing.
I skipped homecoming myself. It's not that big a deal in the grand scheme of things. If you want to increase the number of people who, if they aren't friends, at least they won't snarl at you, try smiling, engaging in a little small talk, with no expectations, and see what happens.
My goal in life is to get a life goal. Seriously, I have no idea what I'm doing. Going to school for journalism/PR but I'm still trying to figure out if that is actually something that I want to do.
Haha, we all have those times it seems:P As for journalism, is that something specific you enjoy doing? Or just writing in general? There are some paid positions where all you do is travel resort to resort writing reviews:O Do you have any hobbies/things you enjoy that you find yourself defaulting to?
I know for me, I used to be in psychology (and still love it), simply from the way I engaged people in conversations. My sister was literally like, "Yo, you should totally do psychology":P though that wasn't word-for-word, lol
The best thing for writers to do is just to buckle down and write, so keep it up! Don't worry so much about quality at the start, that'll come in time. I really liked what WarpSpeed had to say--try writing short snippets, really, it helps a TON to look back and see stuff you've written steadily accumulate:) You got this!:P
Wow, that's pretty cool!
Yeah, I started out writing fanfictions when I was younger, and published a few and got some good but small amount of reception that was overall very good. I had a lot of people who enjoyed my stories and writing styles. But, the last time I published something was about 2011. I'm actually working on a Walking Dead fanfic right now which will kinda act as a practice run and see what people have to say about the aspects of my writing. I'm about to put up the first chapter(maybe even advertise it here on the forums in a board for the fanfictions) and I'm gonna ask some people to read it if they have the time.
Thank you for the tips and advice!
Yeah I've learned that just having a brain dump and getting it out is better than letting it sit in your brain and fester until you forget about it all. I'm doing my best but I just get so discouraged, its like, I just feel like I'm wasting my time on something nobody will like! But I'm working on a Walking Dead fanfiction which will act as my trail run for a sort of short novel, and will be just good for me to get feedback and opinions.
Thank you for the tips and advice!
My goal is to just live a normal life I guess and keep doing what I'm doing lol. I'm done with school and currently working a part time job. I guess my goal right now is to buy a car and meet some people.
I enjoy writing, and I can be pretty decent at it when I put effort forth. Journalism was just an idea that I grasped at though. I can't even say that I actually have any interest in the idea.
Unfortunately I don't really have many notable hobbies. I am a low key kind of guy that just likes to relax. I have gotten into weight training, so there is that I guess. I also like to run (mostly sprints), but I haven't done that in awhile. I almost feel like I wouldn't mind looking into becoming an athletic trainer of some sort.
Other than that I'm into video games, reading, piano, hanging out... stuff like that.
Nice. I was actually pointed in that same direction, though I haven't really looked into it other than doing basic courses.
I don't really know why I want to go to Savannah, its always been a dream of mine. And thanks.
My long term goal is to live till I'm at least 102 years old so I can boast about living in 3 different centuries.
My goal right now is trying to graduate high school, but have a good experience throughout the way. I want to go into law when I graduate, but another goal of mine is to serve in the U.S Army for some time.
My goal right now is to figure out what my college major will be. I'm taking a few classes right now, one of them being this career planning class. All is going well so far and the career planning class seems interesting. I've learned that I'm a type-B personality and that I'm a phlegmatic person. Results in which I totally agree with.
My goal is to FINALLY be done and over with school. I'm graduating in the spring with my Bachelors degree in Social Science in Child Development. I just obtained employment as a preschool teacher, so its rewarding knowing I'm almost done!
I do projects on the side, so perhaps learn Photoshop and sell some of my drawings for extra cash; I wanted to be a children's book illustrator for awhile, so might pick that idea up again one day. Plus, have a baby on the way, so here is to being a wonderful father to that tadpool.
Congrats =D
You should name him Georgie :P
My GF actually threw that up in the air, should we find out its a boy.
Its tempting.....XD
I don't have a goal in life, my life is empty. Same old shit everyday, wake up, go to school, come back from school, eat, play video games, go to sleep and same thing all over again.
I'm so broken that I don't almost feel anything and I don't wanna really do anything because I'm so depressed all the time. My grandma- who I liked very much- died couple days ago and I didn't feel anything because I'm so empty.
I'm sorry for your loss, man.
My prayers go out to you and the family.
I was in a rut like that YEARS ago my Freshman year in high school. Try spending time with family or friends; find a project, hobby or something you enjoy doing. Or, take a class in something new and expand your views on life.
But never bottle in those emotions; should you need friendly advice or someone to talk to, I'm here as are many others willing to listen.
I guess long term I want to develop the confidence needed to live a meaningful life and not fear the journey it takes to build it. Even be enthusiastic while experiencing it. I wish I fully understood what would get me there and plan accordingly.
My condolences... Sometimes a change in routine can inspire, but allow yourself to grieve first.
My goal is to live as happy and good as possible, and figure out what I want to do with my life. :P
As weird as it sounds, for me, I found that obtaining a peace of mind often meant I had to rage war upon it--a wholehearted decision that not only did I want to no longer bear it, but I was going to conscientiously fight it. I know not the level of which you prescribe, but only you can decide how much you want it. As for "destroying your soul", that is never a fun feeling. And for peace in that retrospect, I can only share with you where I have found my peace to endure, to overcome, and to heal.
Keep at it! Hope you can find something that fuels you!