The Little Engine That Could

It's interesting to note how we learn some of life's most valuable lessons when we're young. I remember reading this book as clueless little kid just like it was yesterday. It was one the most memorable books of my childhood! I know I most likely understood the illustrations more than the moral of the story, but I'll forever remember the saying "I think I can, I think I can.." now what does this teach exactly? Looking back, it definitely reveals

- optimism: something that, although it may seem I generally allude, I definitely need more. Also known as self efficacy, if we think we are able to reach our goals, we will make it happen.
- hard work: nothing worth having comes easy in life, everyday is a struggle. But these self earned moments in life is what makes life worth living.

As I take my summer anatomy class, which is about halfway done and exponentially getting harder (for instance, I have to learn all the muscles and the nervous system by WEDNESDAY!!!) I'm definitely trying to concentrate on moving forward. Although I did well on my first test, I didn't do so well on the second because I really psyched myself out. The way you think really can get the best of you.

So as I end this post, I leave with one piece of advice in mind:

Make it happen.