Most start out by saying how amazing the movie was (sarcasm if you didn't catch that) but I need to start out by saying, holy crap...that cost $850?! I don't know about anyone else but I think we are all in the wrong business. It's time to enter the world of educational videos. Anyway, back to the topic...
Yes, we all know the video was uber corny but it did make some valid points. Having a vision is definitely necessary to have a successful career. Success doesn't come to people who just sit around and wait for anything to happen. Being proactive and confident is what will make your vision come true. Anyone can have a vision, and I'm sure most people have several but never take action to make them happen.
After I graduate (Spring 2012) I am going to be a police officer. Yes...I know exactly what you're thinking: Why does he go to Baruch if he wants to be a police officer? Well, coming into Baruch my first career choice was something in the business field and being a police officer was sort of a back up plan. After my first internship and taking more classes in the field, I decided that the business world is not for me. Being a police officer is something I've wanted to do my whole life so I decided to take action. After I decided that I want a career in law enforcement I took the next step in becoming a police officer which is taking the written exam. I took the NYPD test over a year ago and scored a 105 out of 100 (5 extra points for living in one of the 5 boroughs). I ranked 14 out of 3,500 test takers (not trying to toot my own horn....well....maybe a little).
I don't just want to be a 'street cop' for the rest of my life, I want to rank up in the department to Lieutenant in the anti-crime division. This isn't exactly an easy task so I decided to become more familiar with what is going to be required of me. My best friends father is the President of my local community police council. I started attending monthly meetings and introducing myself to the police officers, sargents, lieutenants, and captains. Long story short...I am now good friends with almost half the precinct and have learned valuable information that will help me make my vision come reality.
Networking essential for going down the path... good one
ReplyDeleteMr. Police Officer, could you catch more bad guys in financial market? Seriously, we really need guys like you to straight them (or even maybe the future some among us) up for the good. Keep up the dream of rolling the street!But remember do not ring the police car when you approach the crime scene, that scares all the criminals away! No offense, though I heard that one reason why the police sound the alarm for. Correct me if I am wrong.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you!
ReplyDeleteYou seemed to have covered the steps in achieving your vision. Networking, having friends in high circles. You definitly used Access Power to your advantage. By attending the meetings you have an idea what is discussed and are becoming familiar with the challenges you will probably face down the line. Goodluck
I think it's wonderful that you decided to pursue the dream of your life because passion is the key to success! I think more people today follow the career path they really want to because many of them just go into business because this is where money are. However, I think this is one of the reason we had crisis and also there are so many people who go to finance field for short time to "load with money" and then leave the industry. Of course these people would not be very much burdened with ethical behavior but most likely just try to make as much money no matter how and the leave.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I think it's a great profession as well as a very dangerous one so I wish you luck in getting to the top safely! I'm not sure if it's possible even in other professions though:-)
Congratulations! You really have a vision and you really know how to get there.
ReplyDeleteOne of the things that resonated to me the most about the movie is that vision without action is merely a dream.
The video also says that vision is not expressed in financial numbers. They are a consequence of vision. So, I'm proud that you don't think only in terms of financial success but also in terms of personal realization and giving something back to the world.
Good luck!