8 lessons from the professional world that I wish I knew when I'd just graduated (Nikyugi)
1. Learn to say no - To night outs, to some professional opportunities and occasionally to certain relationships. Saying ""Yes"" to everything will land you in places you wish to be rescued from.
2. Say yes to good energy - Whether its people or activities, look for the places where you feel a RISE in energy once your interaction with the place is over. Your energy levels are directly linked to your INSTINCT. Your instinct will shape up your career path for you if you let it. A drop in energy after an activity/meeting is a warning sign from your instinct.
3. Network is networth - Cliched but true. Learn to LEARN from everyone you meet. Even the bad ones. Keep the good ones close and work hard enough to become a ""good one"" yourself. Your network will grow in size and quality at the same pace that your achievement list grows. Work on both games!
4. Stay fit - No career exists without its ups & downs. Ups are easy to handle. Downs will destroy you if you don't have a stable mind. A stable mind is a direct outcome of a fit lifestyle. Also, you'll look (and feel) sexier. Which is a big boon for ALL careers.
5. Lead from the front - Delegate work to your subordinates. But delegate your work ethic along with it. People follow leaders who invoke fire in their hearts. Remember this saying for life, ""People don't quit organizations, they quit people."" Make sure you help your juniors grow and make sure you yourself are worth sticking with.
6. How to create MAGIC - Give every single work task your BEST shot. The universe registers all your hard work - even those days where you think you've worked towards no prize of your own. Magical things take place when you're too busy to notice! Keep yourself busy irrespective of who's looking or clapping.
7. Education does not stop after college - Your life's GREATEST skills will not be taught to you in classrooms. They'll be taught on YouTube, podcasts & dinner tables. Stay hungry for KNOWLEDGE. Growth will follow. Education stops in college for those who choose to be followers, not leaders.
8. Don't be an asshole. Don't work with assholes.
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