FOLLOWING OUR BLISS. Put something wonderful in the world that wasn't there before. Dare to be your best. Reach beyond your grasp, and surround yourself with people who believe you can. Follow your dreams, they know the way. -Anon
ASPIRING AND INSPIRING through the moments, travels, stories, treasures and dreams. Click on any name and link below and meet our special guests from the last two years: writers, illustrators, animators, photographers, travelers, jewelry designers, budding artists, and possibilitarians. For our special guest posts since 2010, click here. Let's Do. Dream. Believe.
Matthew Michaels
OUR NEXT SPECIAL GUEST ~ Matthew Michaels, a graduate of the University of Illinois. He held an accounting degree and a full-time job offer at Deloitte starting in the Fall of 2012. But in his heart he wanted to follow his childhood dream of becoming a broadcaster.
Matt considered looking into journalism grad school, only sharing the idea with his parents and brothers. It was time to take a risk and pursue something he loved. But he had many concerns:
Matt considered looking into journalism grad school, only sharing the idea with his parents and brothers. It was time to take a risk and pursue something he loved. But he had many concerns:
* Is this just a crazy dream?
* Is this something I can actually be successful in?
* I have no journalism experience, how would I even get into grad school?
* What would my friends think?
* Will people respect this decision or think it's a joke?
Facing his fears and following his dream, Matt changed his career and the course of his life.
It is with great honor and joy to share Matt's story with you. We hope you'll join us here each Monday in April 2012 for a special feature, including Mia's chats with Matt. Mark your calendars or subscribe here to receive the posts via email. You will not want to miss this journey with Matt:
* from accounting to sports journalism
* the Northwestern University application process
* meeting Michael Wilbon
* from here to there
Prepare to be inspired.
* A top story in Anita's Finding Inspiration Daily. April 2012. *
* Is this something I can actually be successful in?
* I have no journalism experience, how would I even get into grad school?
* What would my friends think?
* Will people respect this decision or think it's a joke?
Facing his fears and following his dream, Matt changed his career and the course of his life.
It is with great honor and joy to share Matt's story with you. We hope you'll join us here each Monday in April 2012 for a special feature, including Mia's chats with Matt. Mark your calendars or subscribe here to receive the posts via email. You will not want to miss this journey with Matt:
* from accounting to sports journalism
* the Northwestern University application process
* meeting Michael Wilbon
* from here to there
Prepare to be inspired.
* A top story in Anita's Finding Inspiration Daily. April 2012. *
