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future success, how?
how can i use careers to boost my self success and skills? is college necessary?
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Jalea !
Your question brings forth a ray of sunshine because it is perceptive and shows that you want to be the best that you can be !
There is no "how to" manual for success in life. College and Career will be a large part and a memorable part of your life and you will bring your mindset and beliefs to it. The first thing to think about is, what does success mean to you ? You will have many other facets of your life other than your college and career experiences, so success is basically a lifestyle made by choices.
Values. The first step is to ascertain your value system, the things that you believe are important for you and you alone. Not what others value, but what you discover along the way, about yourself and about the world. Many people in our culture value material objects and measure success by how many showcase houses, cars, expensive items they are able to buy and show. Many others value inner peace and are comfortable in their own skin and comfortable with a variety of people. We are a visual culture so many times, the inner success is not appreciated or recognized. If you are successful - a contentment that comes from within - you most likely will be your definition of successful in school and work.
By reading about, media and knowing people that you may believe are not successful, you have probably gained some insight on this subject already. It's nothing to worry about, it will be a natural life experience for you as you make choices based on your own value system for yourself, not from what other people do. Some people have some level of success and than downslide. As well, some unsuccessful people start out forlorn and become successful. It all depends on their choices and decisions in life. So, success can be a renewal or a reversal. That is why there is no user manual for success. It's all about learning the right choices for yourself and being you, not a reflection of someone else.
During your life's journey, you can weigh out the cause and effects of possible choices you make. Something that seems cool now may not be the right thing in the long run. That which may seem useless now may turn out to be the best thing that causes progress. So it will be up to you to choose your steps not based on what may seem right because everyone is doing it, rather based on what you believe and value.
So to be successful with school and work, always be true to yourself and establish a strong value system. Do not worry about what others think, write your own script and direct your journey yourself. Backsliding and a few bumps in the road are okay, because nothing is guaranteed in life. It's what you do about it that really matters.
College will definitely help you not only prepare for a career, but make some very interesting self-discoveries that you ordinarily wouldn't have otherwise. I would advise going to college for all good reasons. The personal development alone is worth it.
I hope that this is something to think about and I wish you all the best on your exciting life journey and all that it entails !
Your question brings forth a ray of sunshine because it is perceptive and shows that you want to be the best that you can be !
There is no "how to" manual for success in life. College and Career will be a large part and a memorable part of your life and you will bring your mindset and beliefs to it. The first thing to think about is, what does success mean to you ? You will have many other facets of your life other than your college and career experiences, so success is basically a lifestyle made by choices.
Values. The first step is to ascertain your value system, the things that you believe are important for you and you alone. Not what others value, but what you discover along the way, about yourself and about the world. Many people in our culture value material objects and measure success by how many showcase houses, cars, expensive items they are able to buy and show. Many others value inner peace and are comfortable in their own skin and comfortable with a variety of people. We are a visual culture so many times, the inner success is not appreciated or recognized. If you are successful - a contentment that comes from within - you most likely will be your definition of successful in school and work.
By reading about, media and knowing people that you may believe are not successful, you have probably gained some insight on this subject already. It's nothing to worry about, it will be a natural life experience for you as you make choices based on your own value system for yourself, not from what other people do. Some people have some level of success and than downslide. As well, some unsuccessful people start out forlorn and become successful. It all depends on their choices and decisions in life. So, success can be a renewal or a reversal. That is why there is no user manual for success. It's all about learning the right choices for yourself and being you, not a reflection of someone else.
During your life's journey, you can weigh out the cause and effects of possible choices you make. Something that seems cool now may not be the right thing in the long run. That which may seem useless now may turn out to be the best thing that causes progress. So it will be up to you to choose your steps not based on what may seem right because everyone is doing it, rather based on what you believe and value.
So to be successful with school and work, always be true to yourself and establish a strong value system. Do not worry about what others think, write your own script and direct your journey yourself. Backsliding and a few bumps in the road are okay, because nothing is guaranteed in life. It's what you do about it that really matters.
College will definitely help you not only prepare for a career, but make some very interesting self-discoveries that you ordinarily wouldn't have otherwise. I would advise going to college for all good reasons. The personal development alone is worth it.
I hope that this is something to think about and I wish you all the best on your exciting life journey and all that it entails !
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. This is a good question. Firstly, you have to find out what careers you have interest first. Some careers needs a colleges to be qualified, e.g. medical, engineering, accounting, etc. Some careers is better to learn the skills in vocational schools, e.g. culinary, cosmetic, hair styling, etc. Also, you need to establish a career development to meet you goal.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, favourites subjects, etc. and identify the related careers
E.g. If you like music, would you like to be a musician, musical artist, singer, music composer, music producer, etc.
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1 - 2 careers you would like to pursue.
5. Find out whether you need a college degree on these careers or you can learn the skills in vocational schools. Explore the entry criteria as well.
6. Establish a long term career development plan and break it down into short term milestones. Review the plan on regular basis.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, favourites subjects, etc. and identify the related careers
E.g. If you like music, would you like to be a musician, musical artist, singer, music composer, music producer, etc.
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Speak to someone who are working in these careers. Seek guidance from your mentor, school career counsellor, your parents, etc.
4. Shortlist 1 - 2 careers you would like to pursue.
5. Find out whether you need a college degree on these careers or you can learn the skills in vocational schools. Explore the entry criteria as well.
6. Establish a long term career development plan and break it down into short term milestones. Review the plan on regular basis.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
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Kevin’s Answer
This greatly depends on what you consider success? Is it wealth? Is it personal fulfillment? Is it simply being able to provide a comfortable living for yourself and future family?
Everyone has a different metric for success. I had a career that paid me well enough to support a spouse and child, with our own home and two cars. For some that's all the success needed. I was particularly satisfied with it however, and now I'm pursuing something else that will hopefully continue to do all that but give me more personal satisfaction and fulfillment.
What skills do you want to learn? Do you hope to own your own business? Do you want to build skyscrapers? Give talks in front of large crowds? Bake cakes?
Only you can answer any of this and don't be surprised if at some point in life (2 years...22 years from now) you change your mind.
Everyone has a different metric for success. I had a career that paid me well enough to support a spouse and child, with our own home and two cars. For some that's all the success needed. I was particularly satisfied with it however, and now I'm pursuing something else that will hopefully continue to do all that but give me more personal satisfaction and fulfillment.
What skills do you want to learn? Do you hope to own your own business? Do you want to build skyscrapers? Give talks in front of large crowds? Bake cakes?
Only you can answer any of this and don't be surprised if at some point in life (2 years...22 years from now) you change your mind.