You can be motivated to do something and stumble on a roadblock of temporary fear or discouragement. The important thing is to re-examine or re-connect with your initial impulses to enter the field. (Preferably not in the middle of a stressful, perspective-bending period like preparing for exams.) You may find that your initial decision was impulsive, or made honestly but with incomplete information. Or you may remember strong motivations that resurface when you come into contact with your subject matter (in this case puppies staring at you with big brown eyes, etc.)
So there's a balance to be struck. Respect your past decisions, even in the face of short-term stress, but also don't be afraid to re-examine them and change course if you have a better perspective. It's never shameful to revise prior decisions in the face of new information.
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Date: 2008-02-28 08:51 pm (UTC)So there's a balance to be struck. Respect your past decisions, even in the face of short-term stress, but also don't be afraid to re-examine them and change course if you have a better perspective. It's never shameful to revise prior decisions in the face of new information.