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from ALT Magazine - April 2023

Fish Tales with Mike Brower

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

- Abraham Lincoln

How many of you think about what it would be like if you could go back in time and re-do your entire life? Or maybe just starting when you got to high school? I, for one, would never want to do that. I am all about creating something for the future, not about going back and changing what has happened in the past.

High school is such a struggle for most people. I certainly wouldn’t want to go back now when everything anyone does is on social media, and most of it is untrue. Have you wondered why everyone’s life seems so great? It’s because that is what they want you to think. Nobody has a perfect life. Everyone has something going on that is not exactly what they would picture.

My time in high school was definitely not full of perfect moments. I was very much a nerd and not a part of the “in” crowd. I’m still that person today, although I can say that I have many more friends now than I ever had back then. I would hate to think about what my life would have been like if social media had been around then. Remember that anything put on the internet is there forever! High schoolers don’t always understand that, which can become an issue in future pursuits.

This month, we are so happy to highlight area high school students. I love showcasing what wonderful young people are doing and planning for their lives. This year is the end of an era for them, and hopefully, they will begin new pursuits – college, trade school, or work. Everyone has to do what they feel is best for them. Each person must create the future they believe in.

Education is an essential part of making lifelong dreams come true. Whether you have a goal of obtaining a Ph.D. or learning a trade, each person must choose their way and make it work. There are lots of jobs open everywhere to fulfill anyone’s dream for their future.

Make it happen. Make it work. Make it a reality. Dream big. You never know what you can accomplish if you give it your entire effort. I have re-invented myself several times, having many different career paths. You can too.

May God bless you and yours…