Finding Success

Success is not an easy route to take, but it is THE route to take. At times we feel like we are not doing enough, but when you look back you realize all your baby steps added up, and you saw a bigger picture. Success for example, is when you are building a house. You have to create a plan/design, buy the tools, set up the land. At first there seems to be nothing, but everyday you continue to lay a brick or put up a piece of a wall. Slowly, you start to notice how much you have progressed. Success can be looked at as building a house. You create a vision in your head, and layout the design, everyday you continue to take steps 1 month , 6 months, years later you will see all pieces falling together. You do not need an exact plan just a blueprint. We need to focus, and work hard because if you don't someone else might beat you to your own dream. Or even worse, you will live your life not knowing what your are capable of.



Life is all about balance. I love spending time with my family, going on vacation, doing fun activities. I also know that the amount of fun I have I need to work ten times harder than that. As a Latina I was raised family oriented, and sometimes I feel obligated to be at every family event, or every get together (my family gets together almost every weekend). It is a wonderful value to have, but to reach my dreams I need to sacrifice that time to stay focused and work harder. Especially now, I am maintaining my shape and building muscle. It is hard to stay on track when I am being offered tacos, quesadillas,tortitas, empanadillas, bread, and flan!

The new age Latina is conflicted with old core values, but at the same time having american values, knowing that we must work harder to achieve the American Dream. This isn't just about working "overtime", but literally taking the time out to find out who you are and what you truly want out of life. To separate yourself from your family/friends to see who and what you can achieve in life. Not saying that family/friends hold you back, but in my experience getting out of your inner circle or comfort zone can really show you what you are made of. So go out there, meet the world, try new foods, go on new adventures, make new friends, and show the world who you are. Most importantly, DO NOT GIVE UP!