Becoming a professional requires responsibility,
not only in keeping true to your word, but in dealing with the repercussions of
mistakes as well. Missing out on chances that have the power to further your
career because of 'not knowing' is laughable. So, what can we do to ensure that
never happens? We can be organized and present at all times. To be successful
in any professional environment one has to stay on top of assignments, deadlines,
and to always be aware of upcoming projects. This is especially true when we are still
students. An experience that helps us grow is the most valuable kind of
experience. And we can’t afford to lose points and credibility by no matter what
the excuse.
I am in school because I want to
become an occupational therapist. That is my dream and there is nothing else in
the world I want more. In the end, it does not matter how hard I have worked for
something, the reason why I was late, or the potential I have to excel. I will
miss out on countless opportunities if I do not complete assignments by the
assigned deadline. Whether it is an application, project, or even just a simple blog, the higher
we go the more impactful being punctual and organized will become. Rules are they
are there for a reason and they need to be followed. Other professionals will perceive
me as unreliable and eventually, that will hold me back from reaching my full
potential.
Making sure I am excelling in school and taking advantage of all of
the opportunities that are given to me should be a priority at all times. I guess we all need a little reminder of what's important to us every now and then. Unfortunately for me, that tends to happen with a mess up. I am very thankful it did not set me back to the point of no return.
