New Mantra

Over the weekend we watched the movie Breach, which was good. I would say 3 stars. There were a lot of interesting things to think about from that movie, but one thing really struck a chord with me. I guess it is because I have been struggling with my job and wanting to be there and thinking a lot about quitting. Last week was especially rough. I started a new project with a company and their first official job for me was to go get lunch. Awesome. I'm glad I got my masters degree for that kind of mental workout. So it hasn't been the best work week, but that's not the point of this post. The point is that I found some perspective from the movie. In the movie, the main character who has been pursuing becoming an FBI agent is realizing that his job isn't exactly what he had hoped for. That is is hard and messy and not awesome. So he goes to his dad for advice on what to do. I really liked the advice he received. His dad tells him about when he was shipping out with the Navy and was scared and worried and didn't want to go. His dad kept it simple: Get on the boat, do your job, and get back home. For some reason that really hit me. So I have been trying to think of my situation like that. Just get on the boat, do my job and get back home. It reminds me too of President Hinckley's mission story where he was struggling and his dad told him to forget himself and go to work. So I guess in the end, I just need to suck it up and do it. I have felt better ever since. Thanks Hollywood!!