Getting to know my self......

I once heard that the more I read, the more I know, and more I know-the more....the more I realize that I need to know more! Sure I enjoy reading, especially things that inspire, insight and ignite a desire in me to become a better me. For example, its true that every 7 years people change from who they once were. The things we once thought were important or unimportant suddenly switch. In fact, if a person goes thru life and doesn't have a change of heart, I quite frankly feel something is very wrong with them. I use to think that if people worked really hard, they would get a great position at work and reap the rewards of the efforts. 7 years quietly showed me that people get promoted from who they know, back stabbing, lying and doing things that most people only see on television. Fast forward to 2014 and my views are much more simplistic. "Work is what I do, not who I am".
Situation #2. The need for speed no longer is paramount for me. Most people who really know me can testify that love foreign fast cars. Its something about the look-feel-and taste of the uniqueness that no other has. I find myself enjoying driving the speed limit with my seat belt securely in place. I find that I don't enjoy riding with others who take life for granted by not paying attention to the 3,000 lb vehicle they are driving because they have to text and drive or be deeply committed to road rage. Call me crazy, but life is very short and never guaranteed for tomorrow. I work in a state of art hospital and see a plethora of sick people on a daily basis. I learned that the one thing you can't buy in life........ is time on this earth. I am learning to control what I can and not worrying about what is out of my hand.
Finally, I am struggling with being surrounded with negativity. I know we all will have our moments, but I have to ask "What makes me different from the next person?" I have two goals that I am currently working on......1). Hustle until I no longer have to introduce my self to strangers and 2). Being  a catalyst to those who I come in contact with- by displaying a positive attitude and strong desire to do something good daily.
As I stated, I am getting to know my self, and I must say its been quite a ride. I am a lot like the the people I like and a lot like the person I pretend to be.
i am Ward.....