It's all in the attitude

As a team, we were tasked to brainstorm for possible projects for a big fundraising activity. A lot of ideas came up but we only chose three: a benefit concert where children singing groups will perform, another benefit concert where popular bands like Rivermaya, Spongecola and Bamboo will perform, and an Ateneo vs. La Salle benefit basketball game.

Since we were a big group, we were divided into three smaller groups to plan the structure of the project and to draft a project proposal to be efficient. We chose projects that would best suit our knowledge, interests and skills. In a benefit concert where children’s choirs will perform and with an audience composed of executives, embassy officials and dignitaries, I felt that my past experience in dealing with dignitaries and my interest in cultural projects would be very useful.

Likewise, my co-interns did the same: they chose a project that they were in interested in and that they can apply their knowledge and skills. However, despite having experiences in handling similar projects, we were still having a hard time fulfilling our tasks.

I can’t discount the fact that the planning stage is very difficult. We have to foresee every possible loop holes these projects had in order to be prepared and make contingency plans. While in the process of project planning, we realized that these projects are ambitious and would entail a lot of responsibility and commitment. These projects seemed unrealistic considering that we only have five weeks to do everything. However difficult it may seem, for me, it seemed easier since my con-interns and I have the same goal, which is to make a project that would raise awareness to the different programs of UNICEF, raise funds, and have fun and learn on the way.

Yes, I admit that it would be difficult for us to implement with limited resources. But I think, with the right attitude, these projects can be carried out. It can’t be denied that for every project, may it big or small, there are risks involved. However, a responsible person does not give up easily and be discouraged because of the risks. It is all in the attitude.

As John Maxwell had said, “your attitude is either your best friend or your worst enemy, your greatest asset or your greatest liability.”

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