“The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are not there to keep us out. The brick walls are there to give us a chance to show how badly we want something. Because the brick walls are there to stop the people who don’t want it badly enough. They’re there to stop the other people.” ― Randy Pausch
Throughout our lives, I am sure we have all heard wise people harp on the importance of perseverance. Although I have been constantly reminded of this importance, I do not think it ever really sunk in until recently.
Since the beginning of the Peace Stamps mission, there has been constant denials, whether it is denied visa applications, denied grant applications, denied sponsorship opportunities, the inability to find volunteer projects, or just the general disapproval of people I tell about my mission. After my most recent denied grant application, I was wondering to myself why I am even trying to achieve this goal. World peace and cultural empathy is such a lofty goal. Is it really achievable?
I believe it is! I believe in this mission so much that I am willing to persevere through the constant denials and hurdles because the end goal is worth it.
If you truly believe in something, do not let any amount of impediments stop you from pursuing your goals and dreams. There will always be obstacles and set backs; but when you overcome them, it makes that end goal so much more worth it!
I know it sounds cliché, but I hope that each and everyone of my readers will do what makes them happy and not stop until they have achieved their dreams.