My reason.

I was doing fine in school in first year, and I was doing okay for the first bit of second year. However, I lost all motivation to succeed in October 2010, when I received a co-op job offer. My peers told me that as soon as I got this job, my life was set, and I could coast through the rest of my courses, as long as I got a 75 average. It didn't matter anymore if I got 70's or 90's, because all I had to do was perform adequately at work, and I'd receive a return offer for the rest of my co-op terms and after I graduate.

So I settled for mediocrity. And there I was 7 months later with a 50 on my transcript, and still lacking real motivation to succeed. I'm not sure why I'm doing what I'm doing, nor am I sure whether I really enjoy my job right now. All I know is that something's wrong with me, and I'm not the keen, eager-to-learn student I was in first year.

That was until this afternoon. I've been thinking about my future for the past couple of months now, and I realized how quickly I ended up in the job I currently hold. I still wonder why I chose the profession I did, and to be honest, I can't really provide myself with a sufficient explanation anymore.

I went for coffee with my mentor today, one of the people I have the most respect for out of everyone I know, and someone who I find has quite similar views and perspectives as I do. He asked me where I wanted to be at 35. For a split second, I was stumped, unsure how to approach his question. I regained my composure after thinking for a bit, and told him my answer. As I was telling him, I instantly realized that it was virtually unattainable in the path I'm currently on, and needless to say, he told me I have to do something else to accomplish my long-term goals.

Anyways, I'm happy to say I have finally found a reason to wake up in the morning. I have a very clear idea of what I want to do with my life. I have more motivation than ever before to work hard and persevere, as irritating as statistics and business law may be. And I know that this time around, I'm doing exactly what I need to do to achieve my wildest dreams.

Here I stand today, one step closer to ruling the world.