I see members here in BHW making their own mistakes.
I suggest that you read these 20 item titles, read them again,
read the full article, read the full article again, and apply what you learn.
Good Luck
- Time is Not a Limitless Commodity
- You're Talented, But Talent is Overrated
- We're More Productive in the Morning
- Social Media is Not a Career
- Pick Up the Phone
- Be the First In & Last to Leave
- Don't Wait to Be Told What to Do
- Take Responsibility for Your Mistakes
- You Should Be Getting Your Butt Kicked
- A New Job a Year Isn't a Good Thing
- People Matter More Than Perks
- Map Effort to Your Professional Gain
- Speak Up, Not Out
- You HAVE to Build Your Technical Chops
- Both the Size and Quality of Your Network Matter
- You Need At Least 3 Professional Mentors
- Pick an Idol & Act "As If"
- Read More Books, Fewer Tweets/Texts
- Spend 25% Less Than You Make
- Your Reputation is Priceless, Don't Damage It
How You Spend Your 20s Will Define You
According to Meg Jay, Ph.D., a psychologist and author of
The Defining Decade: Why your twenties matter--and how to make the most of them now,
many 20-somethings believe they have all time in the world and how they spend their 20s doesn't matter. But Jay says they matter most.
The foundation you build in your 20s will define the rest of your life.
Forbes has the full article
Code:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonnazar/2013/07/23/20-things-20-year-olds-dont-get/
This is great....I'm 26 and for the last six years, (since I've always read a lot and was pretty mature), I always told myself, "This is when you become who you will always be.." and I've tried to take as much guidance and advice as possible, but it's natural to trip over yourself every now and then, which I did, and recovered gracefully. I've learned that it's important to learn how to look at the big picture. It's hard to give advice to younger family members, because young people never really like to hear, "When I was your age...." but the truth is, you can't tell anyone how to act or what to do, because if he/she doesn't experience it for his/herself, they'll never genuinely understand the reason why.....so I guess what I'm trying to say is it's great to be aware of advice...but not kick yourself if you mess up anyway.
If I could go back (
even though I have over three years left in my 20s!), is to realize that
it's okay to be different, that those who are different are the one's who become the most successful, providing they embrace what they are....and to never be embarrassed of your interests and ambitions. I remember at like 11 years old I was able to build websites, sell things online, and had many adult mentors who I spoke to more than kids my age. I was so embarrassed of this when it came to telling people in school. If I learned at an earlier age, (that it's a trivial reason to feel embarrassed), I would've achieved more, and earlier.... now I'm not really embarassed by much though, as you get older your confidence grows, and although life gets harder, it also gets better.
The ones that I really learned the last six years, that most 20 year olds probably DON'T know...
A New Job a Year Isn't a Good Thing
So, so true. You want to show that you're dedicated, in it for the long run. That you're reliable, and decisive.
You're Talented, But Talent is Overrated
Talented will allow you to do a job, it won't do the job for you. And other people have the same talent as you in something, if they work harder, you're not as valuable (to a company or client)
"Speak Up, Not Out"
- Such a big difference I see, even with adults of all ages, of speaking out, and going against someone in a defensive matter....as opposed to speaking up, and trying to open someones mind, showing them a different perspective.
Just some thoughts...also I do think Social Media can be a career, lol...but strategically planned.
