When college students are looking to me for career advice, I am blunt (as opposed to my demure self on any given day... Quit the giggling).
I am blunt because I am preparing them for a life outside of their most difficult decisions dealing with nap times and should they get boones farm for the BYOB party.
Truth is: you can dream til you are blue in the face, but if you don't hustle... There are hundreds more just like you that will.
Take every opportunity that is thrown at you. From networking and internships to interviews to volunteering. These details are the difference between someone who is along for the ride and someone who wants it so bad that they will bust their butts to get ahead.
I know, I know... My story isn't all that glamorous right now, but one day I will be a leader in a top organization making decisions that matter and not because I dreamt it, but because I crave learning and pushing myself to the limit. I may not always win the short term battles, but the hustle to keep going after a failed attempt is what will push me beyond my wildest expectations.
Here's to the hustle.
Xoxo,
Em
