i overheard a snipped of advice passed between a professor and a medical student that i felt i could take to heart, too. the student was young, obviously very highly motivated and driven. she was explaining how she wanted to do all these things, study abroad, complete med school, finish some research, etc etc. the professor took her by the arm and sat her down.
"now, what is your goal?" he asked.
"i want to be a neurosurgeon," she responded without pause.
"no no, what is your goal?"
she stared at him blankly.
shaking his head, he said, "you want to happy when you're 65. _that_ is your goal."
i think this might be the key to life- to obtain and keep that kind of perspective.
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yes "big picture, big picture"--i have to tell myself all the time, "what will matter a year from now?" or more importantly, "what will matter on my deathbed?"
i think we all lose sight of things often. thanks for reminding us, anne.
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