Mt Healthy Class of 1983, with Twin Sister Lynn.
It’s that time of year, Graduation season. Whether you or your children are graduating( I see a big smile on the parent’s faces, no more tuition), we all remember that day.
Congratulations to all the Graduates!
We were sitting around the pool talking about when we graduated from College. I asked the question, knowing what you know today, would you have selected a different major?
Interestingly, most people said yes or some variation of their current career. I graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a degree in Broadcasting, but my vision was to be a Sports Broadcaster. I did my internship at a local tv station. Thirty-six years ago, there were few female sportscasters. At that time, you had to move to a smaller market to get your experience, which I wasn’t willing to do then. All my besties were in Cincinnati and my family, so I shifted to broadcast sales.
How would you answer the question about selecting a different career path?
Would you have chosen another industry knowing what you know today?
Here is an interesting fact: only 46% of college graduates who earned their degree work in that field. That percentage didn’t surprise me. Most of us that went to College learned about other industries that appealed more to us. We were limited to what we knew was available as careers. I didn’t realize broadcast sales and management was a career until I went to College. My vision was limited to thinking a broadcast career was the talent in front or behind the cameras.
I started thinking about the lessons I learned that helped me succeed in life and business. So no matter what you majored in, we learned something from our experiences. We earned a degree in how to navigate our lives and careers.
The Three Lessons I Learned in Graduation That Helped Me Succeed in Life and Business.
Graduating College might seem like just another chapter in your life’s story, but it’s a significant milestone that shapes who you are. It was a moment of pure joy – the realization that I’d made it through four long years of hard work and countless all-nighters, not from studying but celebrating late into the night with other students.
I recognize now that the years I spent in College taught me valuable lessons that have shaped my success in business today.
Three things I learned in College that have been instrumental in my business life.
Perseverance is key.
Graduating College taught me a vital lesson – that perseverance is critical to success. In College, I never gave up, no matter how hard or long it took me to achieve something. Whether it was pulling an all-nighter for an exam or submitting a project with a tight deadline, I persevered. Today, in the fast-paced business world, I hold on to the same principles – that success takes time and determination. When I face business challenges that seem too overwhelming, I remind myself that strategic persistence is critical to achieving my desired outcome.
Relationships are vital to every success story.
In College, I met new people, formed friendships, and nurtured connections that have lasted to this day. These relationships have become essential to my success as they’ve opened doors and created opportunities for me. In the same vein, relationships in business are the key to building a successful enterprise. Whether creating a robust network of mentorships, forming partnerships, or engaging customers, building supportive relationships is a must-have skill for everyone.
Learning never stops.
Our lives are one big classroom! Learning to lean into diverse experiences, ideas, and cultures in College helped shape my perspective. I honed my critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills, which I still apply today. My experience taught me that learning is a continuous process that never stops, and that’s the same in business. Constant learning allows us to evolve and stay ahead of the competition.
My advice, keep majoring in the majors, your life!
We all can learn life-changing experiences to prepare us for the classroom called life. These lessons, which include perseverance, the importance of relationships, and the fact that learning never stops, have been instrumental in shaping my success story.
I would love to hear what you learned in College that has helped you in the business world.
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