NY Day 13

So, it has been almost two weeks since I got to NY, and I just wanted to provide an update on what has happened so far.

1.) I passed my accounting test so I won't be fired.
2.) I learned that when I come to New York again in January for additional training, I have more tests where I can get fired.
3.) My coworkers are pretty nice and awesome
4.) The buzz of the 'welcome week' feel is dying down for myself and everyone else working.
5.) I have just been by myself and independent for the first time in a long time (without parents, the same group of friends, etc.) and I think it is really a growing experience that I like.

Usually, I try to not cause any waves and just go along with the group. It is harder to compromise than to argue and be selfish because you sometimes have to sacrifice what you want to do in order to have the group be harmonious. But, in New York, I like just being able to do everything that I want to be able to do. It is a brand new feeling and I really enjoy it, having seemingly complete control over my outlook.

Another outlook that I am having is that there has to be an additional way of making money. I met this guy at this bar that was an actor who was on the other extreme of myself, living paycheck to paycheck, but claiming that he was 'living and loving' life. That is a bit too extreme, but he did have a point, you can't get stuck in the same cycle of just working a job, paying your bills, and repeat. It is indeed important to make the capital at the beginning and young in your career like I am doing right now, but at the same time, you need to not fall into the cycle and break out of it.

Since moving to SF, I went from about 40k to 15k in terms of capital. The majority of which, came helping my parents put a down payment on their house. Essentially starting over in terms of raising capital, it has taught me some more lessons. I really need to save for big expenditures later. Also, spending money on family is money well spent. Finally, I need to make more in order to be able to help out not only those I care about, but also myself.

My final revelation while I have been in New York is the awareness of my inefficiencies back in SF and at home. I need to become more proactive and a go-getter. Before going to Cal, I was a very diligent person and because of that due diligence, I was able to reach some successes that were pretty awesome. However, I fell out of that pattern, and have become quite lazy in certain situations. I need to become that diligent person again because life isn't easy and only rewards those who work hard. So many times, I just do the bare minimum to get by, and cheat myself out of experiences for that reason. I will be changing that and following the principle of the Jim Carrey movie, "Yes, Man", and say 'yes' to more opportunities that come in my direction.