Yes, but you have to be active in finding your groove while also staying open to improvements.
It helped me to keep a structure for how I take notes, study, and put time aside for
school work. I was also open to tweaking those habits if needed during the semester,
once I knew what each class’s expectations were. |
Yes. My doubts were not about the path I choose but about whether or not I was capable.
One of the key things that helped me overcome these doubts was the support I received
from the Fall Bridge instructors and others. Honestly, if the people you are around
are not making you a happier better person and helping you to improve, then don’t
be around them. I often tell myself, if you're the smartest person in the room, you're
in the wrong room. |
Towards the end of my time one day I walking and talking with April about the challenges
being faced by the team at that time and things I found really helpful during my college
career. After I was settled into my job I stopped in one day to catch up with April
and we came up with the idea to share my learnings in a more structured way. |
It has helped me to see a path toward a goal. My personality type is that of a Master
Planner so I like to have a plan to work towards and more importantly see a pathway
to success in that plan. But one has to manage expectations and know their limits. |
First you need to know what it is you want to accomplish. Then believe you can do
it. Once you have the “I can do it” the how to do it will follow. Build a plan and
stick to it. I started creating a 10-year plan in college, and it helped me get to
where I am now. |
The key was actually learning from them and the mistakes of others. You make a mistake,
recognize it, and address it so you don’t brush it off. Also, talking to your professor.
They can provide you with all the mistakes made by past students and how to avoid
them. |
Recognize it's happening before it gets bad and that comes from mindfulness. Sleep,
physical activity, yoga, and meditation. Dedicate time to them like you do to study. |
I did poorly in school. I did not feel like I was gaining anything by being there.
I wanted to get a job and make money. Plus an opportunity presented itself for me
to get my own apt and have a good job. It may not have happened if not for the job
opportunity. |
I was exposed to some people living the kind of life I wanted to live and their skills/education
is what allowed that. One was a geologist that worked rotations. Month-on-month off.
It’s like being semi retired. The other was a master carpenter that also had a biology
degree (teaches when work is slow). He worked to make enough money to then take large
chucks of time off. Time is the ultimate currency. I wanted more time to do the things
I wanted to do. |
It helped me set and follow long term goals. Tasks that can take years to accomplish.
It also helped a lot with my BS alarm and double checking the validity of information
I am given. My history classes for example helped me understand time really is a wheel.
That mistakes people make today can be avoided if you understand mistakes of the past.
College really helped me learn about myself and that continues to pay dividends through
life and career as challenges come up. |
