The Best 10 Pieces Of Advice For Your College life — Tips You Will Read This Year
I’ve skimmed a wave of articles with the above title (or similar) during my college years or so. Some from individuals I know, others from different lifestyle magazines and blogs.
Since I had passed my college this year, I also feel obligated to contribute to this ongoing meme. I cannot say that the college days were the best days of my life, but certainly, I learned many important lessons at that time which can’t be missed.
#1: Seek Criticisms
If the right people (teachers, mentors, or even parents) in your life are constantly telling you something (especially criticisms) about yourself, most probably it’s true.
Try to seek honest criticisms in your learning days, as this is the only way you can improve yourself without wasting time on trial and errors method.
#2: Learn To Negotiate
In today’s world, a greater part of your career will depend upon your ability to negotiate with people.
Now don’t start yapping, “I am better myself. I like to do work alone…blah..blah💤😒
Except for a few nerds, ascetics, or scientists, neither one wants to live nor can live an isolated life. So give up this absurd notion of living and enjoying life on your own. All you will do is just binge-watch TV or play video games.
No matter what line of profession you choose, you have to deal with people. So better learn how to deal with them effectively.
Personal Tip: “When it comes to negotiation, 90% of success is in starting it.
Even if you think there is no chance, just ask for it. You don’t know what might happen. Don’t be afraid of rejection.”
#3: Don’t Argue Over Life Philosophies
Famous Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan used to say this line often,
“Don’t become a philosopher before you become rich.”
Arguing over life philosophies is normally a waste of time. Trust me, you will regret all the time wasted on fighting some random guy on Social Media.
So do not try to convince others, just keep doing your work, and let your results speak for themselves.
#4: Be Articulate
Learn to think clearly. There so many people who look like junkies, just because they don’t know what the hell they are saying.
You should be able to formulate your ideas, opinions and say it aloud clearly in front of people. Clear thinking makes you act effectively in the world. It makes you win the battles you undertake and those could be battles for the good things.
This may sound absurd, but in this generation of Zoomers if you can think, speak and write ‘clearly’ — you are way ahead 90% of the people of the world.
Clarity is most the powerful weapon you can possibly provide yourself with.
And if you can formulate your arguments coherently, explain them to people, layout a proposal — people give you money, opportunities — everything.
You will have your influence everywhere.
And that’s why you’re at college for.
#5: There is no such thing as Once in a Lifetime Opportunity
In your 20s, there is rarely anything in the world which you can’t do it again. Scarcity is usually just a sales tactic. Do not let yourself disillusioned by the advice of other people. Only take those projects in your career that you want to do them at that moment, not because of the ‘For a limited time period’ tagline.
#6: Read at least one book a month, preferably non-fiction
If you stop sitting in front of the TV, you will have a lot of time for this. Spend time developing yourself. Find out about new fields you have no exposure to. Fiction is alright as well, however, this is such a huge (and satisfying) opportunity to learn: the whole knowledge of the world is available at your fingertips.
How can you not be interested in it?
#7: Value Experience than Knowledge
Now, just cramming lots of books and articles over the internet can’t make you successful or learned man. It’s the experience that converts that knowledge into wisdom. Otherwise, it is just a bunch of information, clogging your mind.
Learn to act on what you read.
For a great many people, learning has become an escape from doing. Filling your head with pointless data is something opposite to hard-won wisdom and skills, which can only be achieved by applying that knowledge in the real world.
#8: ‘Change’ — Expect it, Embrace it, & Love it
Growth commonly comes when you do something contrary to what was working before.
The majority of people fear change. However, change is the one constant in our life. People and times change. Do not stick on to old, inflexible adages that may not concern you in the present.’
Being afraid of something consonant is nonsensical, you’ll never be happy. Rather, love it, embrace it, and support us by pushing things ahead to a better society.
#9: Seek out a mentor (and be one)
Find someone in your career-line eager to share their experiences (you would be amazed to see how open most experts enthusiastic about their profession are). This kind of relationship is significant and fulfilling in an unexpected manner in comparison to the relationships with your friends are.
Simultaneously, you ought to be at a point where you’re quite comfortable in your career. Guide someone best in class and inspire them to make the change.
# Tip 10: Over to you!
The 10th is open to you, feel free to leave it as a comment — I’m curious to hear what you would add.
