Currently reading..
Never Eat Alone and Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith Ferrazzi
I picked up this book on Amazon after hearing about it from some friends and colleagues. It's about professional networking and building interpersonal relationships- you've probably heard about it. This is a very interesting quote from the book that is, sadly, very true among a lot of people going through their quarter life crisis:
“Too often, we get caught up efficiently doing ineffective things, focusing solely on the work that will get us through the day.”
Throughout my years in school, I've come to realize that I spent countless hours efficiently doing very ineffective things. I would start homeworks as soon as they were assigned, go to office hours, plan study sessions, and study my ass off for tests in subjects I didn't even care about to get that A - thinking it would get me the “dream” job. I never stopped to think about what I wanted out of all this. Were these “dream” jobs I was setting myself up what I really wanted to do? Instead of stopping and exploring the world around me, I let the work that would get me through the day dominate my life. Even though the work was tough, it took less effort and deep thought than it would have to find out what your true passions are. Exploring yourself forces you to come out of your comfort zone and do things that you are not accustomed to. I wasn't ready to come out of my shell during my undergrad days. I won't make the same mistake this time around as a grad.
We were taught from a young age that hard work would get you places. This still holds true, but don't forget to put some thought into whether you are investing your hard work into the right places. That what your setting yourself up for is where you want to go.
Anyways, I just started reading this book. I'll let you know how it is.