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Life Is Just A Couple Peaks And A Bunch Of Valleys

But we love the challenge, right?

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Life Is Just A Couple Peaks And A Bunch Of Valleys

A wise man once told me "Life is full of peaks and valleys." For further clarification that wise man was my dad and my rock. Well one thing that he conveniently left out was that the valleys can be rather difficult. For most of my life I've found myself at some type of valley. I don't have the best luck, I guess. To be fair I've also experienced some wonderful peaks. Peaks with beautiful views and life changing memories. But no valley hits harder than one of your own design.

You see, the valleys that I've often encountered where just that, bad luck. There was nothing I could have done to prevent them, they were simply going to be there, whether I liked them or not. But a valley of my own design? That was something I've never experienced before. Well, until recently.

Somewhere along my path I've managed to find this crazy, insane, wild career goal. It wasn't until recently that I've fully accepted my goal and have found the faith in myself to fight for it. That's put hundreds more peaks and valleys in my way than I've previously planned for. Not to mention the many I've already encountered. Let's just say it made me uneasy of my decision.

So when I found myself right off the bat in a valley, I started to question if I was up for this roller coaster. Then I realized, my life wouldn't be the same without this challenge. No matter how close or far I get to my goal, nothing would be the same if I didn't at least put one foot in front of the other and try, despite all odds.

Yes, I've created more peaks and valleys for myself but everyone who has a dream worth fighting for does. Life wouldn't be nearly as meaningful without them. At the end of the day we love the challenge, and we find bliss in reaching our goals.

With the support of my family and friends I plan on taking on the peaks and valleys of my own design. If I think about my goal for too long it really scares me but it wouldn't be a good goal if it didn't scare me.

So if you have a dream or goal, go after it with all you have because once it's all said and done, you will leave this earth at the very least knowing that you tried.

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