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How to Be President One Day
So, I'm going into my junior year of high school. I'm in this one club that I really love. I applied for a board position and got secretary, (it's not an election, the former board members decide) which I was ok with until I found out something else. There is of course, a president but also two co-vps. One of the vps was on the board already but the other wasn't. The one who wasn't, Bridgette, is sort of the equvalent of me in terms of being dedicated and contributing to the club. What hurts me though is that she's smarter than me and has more friends which is probably the reason she has a higher position than me (again, we are on the same level with being dedicated to the club.) What upsets me the most, though is that I can probably never be president, now. The vp who has already been on the board, Luke, will definitely be president after this year and probably Bridgette too since she is vp this year. There can only be two presidents at a time. So is it totally hopeless for me? What can I do to try to get myself the position senior year? help!
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well if shes about on the same level as you then work hard and show her up! its kind of like a regular student council election without the voting.. does that make sense? you have to be friends with different groups of people (try to be closer with everyone in the club.. especially the adviser and the board this year!) get involved with diff. things.. (try to participate as much as possible! even if you do already try to find new things for yaall to do or find new information for what yaall are doing. everyone will be impressed!).. and i know this sounds bad.. but youve gotta suck up some! im not saying be up their butts but if you see them in the halls say hey. ask how there day is.. good luck!! hope this helps!
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Your problem is that you're too focused on their talents and what they do than on yours. Focus on what you can offer, be a team player and also set yourself apart from them.
The person who can do the best job in the end and still be fun and outgoing is going to be elected to the position. Things change rapidly you just never know where the people you mentioned will be next year or if they'll even have time for said club.
You have as good a shot as any of them. Truly believe in your abilities and do your absolute best. People will notice that. If they see you're not insecure or wrapped up in yourself stewing over things or feeling inferior they'll think of you later on when it counts.
Don't compare yourself to anyone else. Just have fun at this and stop taking it so bloody seriously. Relax about it and do what you can and use your talents wisely in the role you have now. The difference is you take this too seriously and well they don't. You need to become more playful, open, energetic and focused on having fun and doing your best.
In the end that's what they notice and that's how you advance. I've been there. Did all that and won an election in senior year (acclaimed actually) and was VP for three years. I got there using the advice I gave you now.
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