Post; What if your plans don't materialize?

wrath1 · February 8th, 2006

Hi, I truly enjoyed every member's description of what their plans are!

If I may, I'd like to say something?

When I was your age I was the same. My dream was to become a Navy SEAL and after about 10 years of service leave and start my own company.

This is what I ate, shat and bleed on a constant, daily basis. In my mind there was nothing out there that could stop me. I was wrong, though!

I'm not saying your dreams will not come true but, I think it's important to have some kind of back up plan.

I actually found myself at BUD/S, Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL school in 1995. I thought I was living my dream and really was. I was injured, though, and couldn't continue on and was thrown into the regular Navy without remorse from anyone. I was depressed, alone and hated life because I actually thought I was a failure for not passing BUD/S. In my mid 30's now I'm still haunted by the fact I never achieved my dream.

All I can say is this, keep strong, always have a back up plan and never put yourself down for not realizing a dream. Giving all you've got is good enough.

If I had it to do all over again I'd go to college first and become an officer. Get your degree...trust me when I say, you will not regret it. A good warrior is a smart warrior.

Wishing you all the best...

John,
http://johnanderson75.blogspot.com

February 8th, 2006
wrath1 Banned	Post; What if your plans don't materialize? Hi, I truly enjoyed every member's description of what their plans are! If I may, I'd like to say something? When I was your age I was the same. My dream was to become a Navy SEAL and after about 10 years of service leave and start my own company. This is what I ate, shat and bleed on a constant, daily basis. In my mind there was nothing out there that could stop me. I was wrong, though! I'm not saying your dreams will not come true but, I think it's important to have some kind of back up plan. I actually found myself at BUD/S, Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL school in 1995. I thought I was living my dream and really was. I was injured, though, and couldn't continue on and was thrown into the regular Navy without remorse from anyone. I was depressed, alone and hated life because I actually thought I was a failure for not passing BUD/S. In my mid 30's now I'm still haunted by the fact I never achieved my dream. All I can say is this, keep strong, always have a back up plan and never put yourself down for not realizing a dream. Giving all you've got is good enough. If I had it to do all over again I'd go to college first and become an officer. Get your degree...trust me when I say, you will not regret it. A good warrior is a smart warrior. Wishing you all the best... John, http://johnanderson75.blogspot.com