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- Know yourself. Something that’s clearer to me every day is that there’s no magic, one-size-fits-all solution for building a happy, healthy, and productive life.
- Beware of drift. “Drift” is the decision we make by not deciding, or by making a decision that unleashes consequences for which we don’t take responsibility.
- Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good. I cribbed this from Voltaire, and I remind myself of it often. I can’t let the perfect, fantasy Gretchen crowd out the actual, real Gretchen.
- Write (and re-write) your own set of personal commandments. One of the most challenging—and most helpful and fun—tasks that I did as part of my Happiness Project was to write my Twelve Personal Commandments.
May 14, 2023 · Learn from experts and graduates how to set a budget, find your purpose, negotiate your salary, and more. This article offers nine practical and realistic tips for navigating the challenges and opportunities of life after school.
- Katrina Davies
- Remember These Four Words. Be positive, principled, pro-active, and productive.
- 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.
- 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.
- Don’t Hide From Mistakes. Be honest. Not sure about something? Ask questions. Screwed up? Own up! I’ve always valued someone willing to learn, and we do that in different ways.
May 22, 2018 · What do you wish you’d known when you graduated from college? 25 TED speakers reveal their insights and tips on career, relationships, learning and more.
- Start Saving For Retirement Now
- Live Your Own Life
- Read More Books
- Don’T Compare Your Beginning to Someone Else’S Middle
- Be Positive
- Learn Something New as Often as You Can
- Learn How to Make Extra Money
- Do Things That Make You Uncomfortable
- Don’T Let Life Pass You by
- Appreciate Moments with Those You Love
No matter how young you are, even if you don’t have much money to start with, I recommend that you start saving for retirement as soon as you can. It is great to start investing early because your money will have the ability to grow for years, and compound interest is your very best friend when you have that kind of time. Plus, you will build great...
I feel like so many people have this image in their head of how life should be. Family, house with a white picket fence, 9 to 5 job, and so on and so on. There is nothing wrong with that life, but it doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. And it definitely does not have to be your life. You are in charge of your own future, and I recommend thinking about ...
There are so many great things that you can learn from reading more. Reading in general is great, but as a personal finance blogger, it’s obvious that some of my best advice for graduates would include reading books about money. The best money books for young adults explain personal finance topics like saving, investing, making a higher income, and...
Do you find that you compare yourself to others? It’s okay if you do, many people do! But you need to be careful, and stop if it’s impacting you in a negative way. Sometimes comparing yourself to others can motivate you to work harder, but there’s a fine line. It can easily cause you to become jealous, stressed out, sad, and more. Remember, you’re ...
Things can get hard, and that’s just life. I know it is easier said than done, but I do believe that having a positive outlook is something that can help you tremendously. Being positive can completely change your life — why it’s some of my best advice for graduating seniors. Being positive means that you may want to laugh more, smile more, be happ...
Back when I was in school, I hated learning new things. However, I still remember one day in college when I was a freshman, and a man in his 60’s was in one of my philosophy classes. We all asked him why he was there, because, as young 18-year-olds, we all thought school was boring and that he was crazy. He then explained to us about how learning a...
Before I started blogging, I didn’t know much about making extra money. It just wasn’t something that I thought people did. Of course, I was younger at the time, and not many people talked about side hustling. Today, though, there are so many different kinds of side hustles. I am a big fan of learning how to make extra money because it can change y...
When was the last time that you did something that made you a little uncomfortable? Some people never leave their comfort zone and explore the unknown because they are afraid of what may happen. However, you’ll never know what your future holds unless you try new things and welcome different experiences. Many of the best things in life are probably...
“First I was dying to finish high school and start college. And then I was dying to finish college and start working. And then I was dying to marry and have children. And then I was dying for my children to grow old enough for school so I could return to work. And then I was dying to retire. And now I am dying, and suddenly I realize I forgot to li...
Now that we travel full-time, we don’t see family and friends as often as we used to. I’ve always appreciated the moments with those that I love, but now I make sure to make each moment that I have with them even more special and memorable. You should never take a moment for granted with those that you love.
Sep 30, 2022 · Find out how to set goals, create a personal brand, practice social skills and more in this article with 25 pieces of career advice for college graduates. Learn how to prepare for interviews, research companies, take risks and stay motivated in your job search.
Nov 30, 2022 · Learn how to pursue informational interviews, keep studying your field, communicate your goals, build a social media presence and more. This article offers tips for success and guidance for graduates who want to start their professional life and make a positive impression on their colleagues.
