| | We are all driven by our own motivations to succeed in life. During my travels, I find it varies from generation to generation, and from culture to culture. Some motivations are fulfilling and some seem to only bring emptiness (surprising, right?). This is my perspective for the US:
Refugees tend to have a survival motivation. It's not uncommon for them to have a wife/husband and several little ones to feed. And when they are in a position where a professional job is not within reach, it boils down to two choices: labor work and/or business. Ones that choose business have the most to worry about, but it takes their mindset to the next level. If they are comfortable with taking the risk, fortune is within reach.
Second generation kids, such as me, are typically motivated by different factors. We tend to blend more into the white collar middle class. This is because the school system pushes us toward that direction. In some cases, the child will also be an entrepreneur like their parents if the parents raise them with that kind of mindset. But white collar jobs seem to be enough because there's rarely a case of life or death situations that a refugee will face when entering this country.
With second generation kids, the motivations vary the most because we tend to have more options to choose from. Some want to be financially free, while others do it because they found the love of their life and want to do the best to take care of them. The coolest ones are those that find a passion in life that grows into a huge business. Those are the most greatest stories.
What's your motivation to move ahead?
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| | Posted 6/21/2009 1:05 AM - 1 View - 0 eProps - 0 comments
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