Have there ever been times in your life when you thought about something, but nothing went as planned? What if God has a different plan for you? Putting a ton of effort into something that matters in your journey is important. But many people today keep doing things they don’t even like just because someone told them they must like it. When are you going to start living your life?
Jamie Kilstein discusses his life before being a comedian, focusing on stand-up, podcasts, sketch comedy, and his work as a writer. Jamie talks about the importance of kindness in life, why school is not for everyone, and how God shows us our path in life. Tune in as he shares his personal growth, life, difficulties, and more!
Quotes:
- “I want to tell you, hustle, work hard, but the reality is, some of you are going to try that over and over again, and you're still going to fail. And you're going to have a choice, whether you identify yourself as a screw-up or maybe you just haven't found the thing you love.“ - Jamie Kilstein
- “I thought anyone who got a GED, anyone who dropped out of high school, I just thought they were rejects. And now I'm seeing maybe they were rejected from a system that doesn't work.” - Jamie Kilstein
- “Every time I've tried to do something different, it clashed. And we all have this voice inside us that knows the answer. I used to think it was my subconscious. Now, I think it's God showing us the path.” - Jamie Kilstein
Takeaways:
- No matter how hard you strive to make your life perfect, failure is a part of life. But it's up to you to decide whether to keep trying to get what you want in life or just give up.
- Your entire worth should not be determined by how well you perform in school and whether or not you are smart.
- Everyone has a gift that they were given by God. However, we frequently view our work with dread. One of the reasons we dread it is because we're not doing what we're supposed to do.
Conclusion:
Once you have that confidence, you stop making all those mistakes. Always aim for excellence, but understand that failure is a necessary step on the road to success. Recognize that God has given each of us a gift. Live your life according to the direction He has given you, and you will see how He will lead you to fulfil all of His plans for you.
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