5 Important Things Every Student Must Bear In Mind

As a student, it is possible you are thinking that
getting a good grade is all that matters (because
that’s what you have been made to believe). So
you work hard, put in the needed effort just to
see that you achieve that. Well, that’s good but
what you may not know is that getting a formal
education is different from getting a life.
I know you are planning to get a good job
and have a successful life. The thing is that, for
you to achieve that, you have to face the real
world. It will test you. This kind of test is
different from the one you take in school. As you
may not have learnt much about the real world. I
want to point out here 5 things every student
must bear in mind before your graduation.
1. A Good Degree Does Not Guarantee A
Good Job, Your Brain And Skills Do:
To get a degree certificate is good but gone are
the days when jobs will be waiting for you the
moment you leave school as a graduate. What
matters in the job market today is what you can
offer; what you can do.
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There are thousands of unemployed people with
same level of degree that you have. What do you
think that will differentiate you and give you the
needed edge, if not your skills and your ability to
think and solve issues? You never can tell, that
skill you consider menial can earn you more
than your degree and certificate could possibly
earned you. I have a pretty long list of people
who aren’t employed or earning a dime with
their certificates but are fully employed and
earning big with one skill or the other they
picked up along the line. Look out for practical
skills in your field of discipline and learn all you
can. It does not even have to be just in your area
of discipline. Believe me, in the real world you
need the hard skills (e.g Proficiency in a foreign
language, Computer programming etc) as well
as the soft skills (e.g Communication, Time
Management, Team work etc) to succeed.
2. Your “A”s in School Will Not Necessarily
Translate To Success In The Real World
Robert Kiyosaki (one of the world’s richest
entrepreneurs) once told a story about what
happened during his senior year in high school.
He and one of his close friends named Mike
were lined up in front of a small group of
students made up primarily of the leaders
(bright students) of their class. Their guidance
counselor turned to him and Mike and said, “The
two of you will never amount to anything,”
primarily because they were doing terribly poor
academically.
Few years after graduation Robert and Mike
went for their High School Reunion and Guess
what? the so called class leaders were still
struggling and had not become successful in the
years after high school. Where as Robert and his
friend, Mike are already successful big time
entrepreneurs.
Success in life is a product of the application of
success principles. And unfortunately they don’t
teach you that in school. You need to self-
educate yourself on that. Go beyond pursuing
good grades and take time to develop yourself.
Never run from what you need to learn. Learn
and apply the principles of success (they are
universal) in all you do and you will succeed.
3. Who You Know Is As Important As What
You know
What you know may be enough to get you
through school. However, in the real world, who
you know is as important as what you know.
Now, don’t get it twisted. I am not trying to say
that without connections, you will not be
successful and live the good life you dream of. I
am only saying that with the right connections
the process would be easier and shorter.
Therefore you need to build and maintain the
right connections and learn to leverage on them
when need be. So have it in mind that your skills
and knowledge are important but then so are
the people you know. Bottom line: The two are
important to your success.
4. One Of The Most Important Things You
Need To Manage Well Is Money
In the real world Money is an important tool. It’s
going to feed you, puts clothes on your back,
and puts a roof over your head. You may not
really know the value of money probably
because you have always received it from
friends and family without really working for it.
Yeah, you have that privilege now but you won’t
in the nearest future. If you do not learn how to
manage it now you may likely end up broke
and in debt when you face the real world and
trust me, it won’t be funny at all. When it comes
to managing money I have three rules for you:
Save it! Invest it! Multiply it!
5. True Success Does Not Happen In A Flash
True Success is not by accident. It involves
process. It is an accumulation of certain habits
and principles practiced within a stretch of time.
The road to true success is often bumpy. It takes
time. Little wonder many usually try to use a
“shortcut” by getting involved in shady lifestyles.
That will only be counter-productive in the long
run. The only way I know to hasten success is to
have a PHD. I guess you are wondering what
that means? Well, it simply means Passion,
Hunger and Drive. And don’t equally forget to
put God at the center of it all.