By Patara Williams
A wise man once told me, “If you ever have the opportunity to serve on a committee….run!”
Welp…I didn’t heed his advice, and I turned out fine…I think.
He was indeed wise, for a man filled with fear.
Another wise man once said, “True nobility is exempt from fear.” This, my friends is truth if I’ve ever heard it; and, it’s Cicero.
What if Moses ran, what if Martin Luther King Jr. ran, what if Jonah ran?!…well, he was a special case.
I’m not here to tell you to disobey the wise. I’m merely here to say ponder the advice you’re given.
You are entering the most critical phase of your life. Your perceptions are about to be shaped by your experiences and your own personal outlook.
- Not Mom’s
- Not Dad’s
- Not Bob’s
- Not Memaw’s
- And Not Professor X’s
So, how does this help you thrive in college?
It challenges you to think about your circumstances and problems intentionally and thoroughly.
Realize this:
- You may be part of a team
- You may be the leader of said team
Either way, your voice is necessary.
Don’t silence yourself.
- Silence is deadly
- Save an idea
By silencing yourself, you kill the potentially pivotal input that lives within you.
- It is also highly likely that someone is thinking something similar
Be courageous.
- Be prepared to risk your own comfort in lieu of the greater good
- What if we laid ourselves down and stepped into the unknown on Faith…alone
My charge to you in your upcoming journey as a college student:
Sacrifice your comfort zones. It’ll take you far, maybe even to the highest ranks…like the head of a committee.
Student Foundation Steering Committee 2014
