JUST GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL… REMEMBER THESE!

1. Fight the urge to stay up late for no good reason and go to bed early.
2. DON’T THINK HIGH SCHOOL-OR EVEN COLLEGE_IS THE PINNACLE OF YOUR LIFE

These years shape you, but they don’t define you; you may not know what the future holds, but you don’t want high school to be the best years of your life…branch out and widen your circle.

3. YOU DON’T HAVE TO HAVE IT ALL FIGURED OUT

Life is fluid_just because you haven’t found your passion yet doesn’t mean you are a failure.

4. FIND A HOBBY

Networking for business is important but networking for life is essential.

5. ALWAYS SAY YES (OR) GIVE A POSITIVE, UPLIFTING RESPONSE / LEAVE THE DOOR OPEN…

( it also helps you live a happier life. Connection is the key to fulfillment.

6. DON’T EVER BE AFRAID TO START AT THE BOTTOM AND DO THE GRUNT WORK
7. LIVE FRUGALLY
8. TRUST YOUR GUT
9. TRAVEL! GO ANYWHERE!

10. FIND A MENTOR,

11. BE UNCOMFORTABLE.

Sign up for new things that make you feel weird; challenge yourself and your thinking

12. DON’T BE FOOLED BY SHINY THINGS.

13. DON’T THINK YOU WILL BE HAPPY “ONE DAY” IF ONLY       {lol}

14. IF YOU FEEL LIKE YOU ARE THE SMARTEST PERSON IN THE ROOM, YOU’RE IN THE WRONG PLACE.

JUST GRADUATED FROM COLLEGE…REMEMBER THESE!

1. REMEMBER THESE FOUR WORDS

BE positive principled, proactive, and productive.

2. DISCOVER YOURSELF

Consider this job a journey to learn about yourself. The purpose is to grow as a human being; to discover what you’re good at, what you love to do, and what you dislike.

3. BE OPEN to CHANGE

Don’t get discouraged when a job you really want does not pan out for you. It just opens up doors to other opportunities.

4. DON’T HIDE FROM MISTAKES

Be honest. Not sure about something? Ask questions. Screwed up? Own up!

5. KEEP MOVING FORWARD
6. LEARN FROM EVERYTHING

Remember every moment is an opportunity to learn from everyone around you, no matter their title.

7. MAKE CONNECTIONS

Your biggest asset is your network.

8. BE PATIENT
9. UTILIZE YOUR CO-WORKERS

10. TREAT EVERYONE WITH RESPECT

11. KEEP YOUR OWN COUNSEL

12. PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE

 MOST OF ALL…REMEMBER…

“THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER”    “YOU ARE THE PEARL”

YOU can do anything you wish or go anywhere you want in your life because YOU have the ability to do so.  On a personal note, place GOD and HIS WORD in ALL your thoughts, and actions and HE will guide YOU …always!!!!

 

Brenda M. Jelks~Hutchinson

A ‘child of GOD’ who desires to continue learning, and exploring for all the beauties of this World.