The Journey

1.6.20 / 8:56pm

The Journey

It’s been a good minute since I’ve written in this CC blog. I’ve been busy recording videos, editing, pursuing my other interests and endeavors. But one of the main things I’ve always preached is the art of consistency – especially if you want to be a successful transfer student. It would be hypocritical of me to not continue updating this blog..

Ending strong is always very difficult for any task. Whether it’s ending strong in a 1 Mile Run .. or a basketball game.. and community college is no different.

It’s always easy to start out strong.. I mean, everyone starts out with an A grade – a 100% in all your classes. Now, the real and true challenge is being able to maintain that 100% as the semester progresses. That is when the true test of your consistency comes along. That is when the successful transfer pool gets smaller and smaller.. when the people who were never truly serious in transferring gets weeded out.

But sometimes, it’s good and even beneficial when things get harder. It makes you want to try harder.. it makes you want to step your game up. At least that’s how it was for me. I didn’t want to be part of the statistic of a “failed” transfer student. I didn’t want to be that kid in CC who spent 2 years then transferring to a “mediocre school”. Then what’s the point of even attending CC in the first place? Everyone has their own personal reasons but I wanted to see my true potential and what I was capable of doing.

Pat Riley, one of the greatest basketball coaches ever, has a good quote that I often go back to. He talks about how winning an NBA championship ring is only a fleeting experience. He says that winning the final prize is an incredible feeling like no other.. but that feeling only lasts for couple days… maybe couple weeks. 

What really makes a lasting experience is The Journey that you had to take in order to achieve your goal. The trials and tribulations you had to endure… the emotional and mental hurdles you had to jump to reach your destination. Pat Riley, who’s won numerous rings and accolades said this… I’d take his word for it.. lol 

So to tie it back to transferring from a CC, you have to keep in mind that CC is not a 1 month thing… its not even a 1 year thing for most. It’s a full 2 years of dedication and commitment to the goal you set at age 18.. or 19.. or whatever age you guys are at. 

You can start out real strong and with a bunch of confidence. But can you maintain that same level of intensity for 2 years straight…? Now that’s the real question my friend…… #mambamentality 

/khr