wherever the night takes you...

Do you remember in 2nd grade when your teacher would allow the classroom to take a break and to let everyone grab a water fountain break?

It was usually in late May and the air conditioner seemed to always be broken. 

I still remember her screaming for everyone to get in a single line and to not skip ahead.  However, some of the kids had the initiative to sneak downstairs to the other water fountain (to the colder, more free flowing water fountain).  Sure, it was risky, but c'mon, the water tasted better and they didn't have to wait!


In the end, the students that found another/better/faster way, were the ones that succeeded..and got what they wanted.


This lesson learned at 8 years old, can be applied for years to come.  The other day I received a phone call from one of our interns, Carolyn.  She told me some exciting news.

For the past few months, she and another one of our interns, James, have been waiting to hear back from a few of the law schools they have applied to.  The entire time, they have been submitting applications and getting in line among thousands of other people.

Both students have incredible resumes and high grades.  For some reason, they were not hearing back from schools.  Time and money were becoming limited, so they needed to make a decision.  They had the initiative to step out of line and make a bold and risky move.  They both hopped in a car and drove a crazy distance to visit one of their dream schools, Charleston School of Law.  They made an appointment with the DEAN to learn more about the school.


And guess what?  After meeting with DEAN, seeing the gorgeous weather, and getting the grand tour, they both were ACCEPTED.  Their initiative was noticed.  And that means one helluva a lot to people that can actually get things done.

Just like the water fountain with the line of people that stretches around the hall,... there is always a better one nearby.  And with that one, you don't have to wait for it.

It just takes initiative.


Congratulation Carolyn and Jim!  Well done on finding another way!