Quotes that motivate

Quotable Quote

Infuse your life with action. Don't wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Make your own future. Make your own hope. Make your own love. And whatever your beliefs, honor your creator, not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high, but by doing what you can to make grace happen... yourself, right now, right down here on Earth.

Bradley Whitford

The secret of success

"It is easy for high-achievers in demanding professions to find fault with themselves and seek confirmation of their  self-worth from others and in their accomplishments. Follow that route, however, and you'll be easily derailed by setbacks. Real success, and the foundation for strong leadership is rooted in a deep-seated sense of personal power.
That's why the path to real power starts from the inside.
Beverley Spencer, Editor National

Success is a subjective definition

There are many formulas for success in any given field, in any given country but the final analysis is what success means to you.
Many of us define success by how others define success and we try to live up to those standards which promote success as getting a well paying job, buying a big car and a big house in the suburbs and cruise along.  That may be success for some but what does success mean  for you?
Success can mean getting a job where you are valued, completing grade 12, being able to speak fluent English and French, getting your children into a good school or just finding a job to get off income assistance.  Success can mean being able to buy a car to take your children to beach on hot summer days or having time to volunteer with people less fortunate than you are.
Define your own success, reach for your own goals and live your dream without regard for how others perceive you. Other people's perception of you is just that - a perception, an idea that is neither right nor wrong.
As a new comer immigrant may I suggest that you do the following for yourself
:Prioritize your life according to what is important for you:
Finding a place to live
Learning the language (if English or French is not your first language)
Get a working understanding of the culture
Ensuring the safety and well-being of your children
Go to school or find a job (sometimes you have to take what is offered until you can choose what you want), and so on.
Below is an article that talks about the success that some immigrant women have achieved and how they made it that far. You might learn something from their experience. Take what you need from it but always measure that  against your own values and priorities.


http://www.cnmag.ca/current-issue/1019-immigrant-women

It's not what you know it's who you know

"Whatever you focus your attention on is what grows and manifests into your life."
Dr. Wayne Dyer

We've always heard the adage, it's not what you know but who you know.  This is not only true in Canada but it's true in many parts of the world including the countries we migrated from. The name for networking in the old countries is nepotism.
If you want to find a job, and find a job rather quickly, you have get out of your comfort zone  and make acquaintance with those who are in positions to help you or at least know someone who can help.
   Your qualifications and lofty credentials are not enough. You need to network, connect and infiltrate groups.
    You can do that by taking out memberships in certain organizations, volunteer in key organizations which align with your interests, find someone who can mentor you informally and stick with the plan.  I've seen it work with others. It can work for you. Start spending time with people outside of your cultural group and expand your circle of friends.  When people get to know you as a friend or as a colleagues, you become less fearful to them and in time they will embrace you and go battle for you in board rooms and places where critical decisions are made.