Leadership Lessons For Today

1. Sue described several myths about careers.  One myth she spoke of was the one that identified the major you choose now will lock you into your career.  Describe at least two different career paths you have had interest in throughout your college career.  What classes have you taken that have exposed you to possible career paths. 

I truly do not believe that one choice in a major will lock you in forever, and I am in the middle of busting that myth right now. I came to BYU already admitted to the School of Music and I have been diligently taking classes since my first semester. It was definitely eye opening to see the different career paths I can go on with this major. But I also took a Psych 111 class and although due to illness circumstances, didn't do well, I LOVED the class. It was amazing to learn all of these concepts that were so intriguing, it was definitely a career path that I have considered. Now I have signed up for prerequisite School of Communications classes so that I may explore the options of that career path. 

2. "When I find my calling, work will be bliss." Please describe how this statement is a busted myth.

I think this is a busted myth because even if the work I am in is something I am good at and I like, doesn't mean there won't be hardships and challenges. There will be times of success as well as failure. Sometimes the failure may be so challenging it might instigate for desperate desires of quitting. But failure doesn't mean quitting. It's the experience that will build happiness. 

3. "Focus your work on blessing and serving others rather than getting rich or being noticed, and you’ll find great success and become extraordinary at whatever you do."  Please describe how your service in BYUSA has helped you in adopting this type of focus as a leader.

I really learned this valuable lesson this year as a BYUSA officer. At first, it was so cool to know I have my picture up on the wall and people would recognize me. But the more and more I got involved and busy with my responsibilities, I stopped caring about the outward things and focused on the outcome of my services. I was happy just to know people benefit from my work instead of people knowing that I did it.