Chapter 9
“When you are wronged
repeatedly, the worst thing you can do is continue taking it--fight back!” ―
Fight,
Fight, Fight…
Success
is a courageous journey, a tapestry woven with threads of ambition, resilience,
and an unwavering commitment to growth. It's not merely about reaching a goal
but about daring to step into the unknown, confronting challenges head-on, and
persisting despite the inevitable setbacks. The courage to embrace the
discomfort of pushing beyond what's familiar, risk failure, and learn from
mistakes fuels resilience, inspires growth, and motivates us to keep
going, no matter how tough the road becomes. This courage is within all of us,
waiting to be ignited and nurtured.
Within
me burns a fire that ignites whenever someone tells me, "No." It's
not just a matter of being stubborn—though I admit that stubbornness plays a
role. It's about refusing to let others define my limits, to be boxed in by
someone else's perception of what is possible. This refusal and determination
to push beyond boundaries have been a powerful force driving many of my
successes, and I believe it can also drive yours. You can
define your limits, refuse to be confined by others' restrictions, and transform barriers into stepping stones.
One
defining example of this determination was my journey to secure preceptors for
my clinical nurse practitioner training. Financial constraints had already
forced me to give up my dream of becoming a physician in Colombia—a dream I
still hold close to my heart. This might have been the end of the road for many, but it was merely a detour for me. Some family members didn’t take my
ambitions seriously, brushing off my goals as unattainable or impractical. But
that lack of support didn’t deter me. My passion burned brighter than any
obstacle. I knew I had to find a way around every barrier, and my determination
kept me moving forward. Along the way, I was fortunate to find mentors and
supportive figures who believed in me and helped me navigate the challenges,
but my inner resolve made me persevere.
I'll never forget a comment made during my graduation party after earning my BSN in
nursing. Someone remarked, "You’re so smart. Why didn’t you go to medical
school?" Though likely well-intentioned, this question revealed a common
misunderstanding about the unique value of nursing. Nursing is not a fallback
or a compromise; it is a calling, a profession built on compassion, critical
thinking, and a deep dedication to patient care. My decision to pursue nursing
was deliberate. It was not about settling for less but about finding a path
where I could make a tangible difference in people’s lives.
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