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re: Things I should know for the future?
Posted on 8/18/14 at 9:48 am to ItsAllGucci
Posted on 8/18/14 at 9:48 am to ItsAllGucci
Don't give up
Don't you ever give up
Don't you ever give up
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Posted on 8/18/14 at 9:49 am to ItsAllGucci
What I posted is entirely too important to be last on the page
Hopefully you're not retarded and are still in college. If so the most solid advice I have ever received in my life, and the only bit I will gladly give to anyone and everyone.
Replace "high school" with "work" "get a job" or "graduate college"
Hopefully you're not retarded and are still in college. If so the most solid advice I have ever received in my life, and the only bit I will gladly give to anyone and everyone.
Replace "high school" with "work" "get a job" or "graduate college"
Posted on 8/18/14 at 9:53 am to ItsAllGucci
I'm only 3 years older than you, but assuming you are a junior/senior in college this is my advice
You may have a ton of friends now but remember only a small number will remain your true friends after college. That doesn't mean you will hate everyone else, but the natural progression of life will drift you apart.
If you move to a new city after graduation be prepared to go outside your comfort zone, join clubs, go to things you wouldn't normally go to, join your local alumni association and start meeting people. It's a lot harder to meet like minded people in the real world than in college
You may have a ton of friends now but remember only a small number will remain your true friends after college. That doesn't mean you will hate everyone else, but the natural progression of life will drift you apart.
If you move to a new city after graduation be prepared to go outside your comfort zone, join clubs, go to things you wouldn't normally go to, join your local alumni association and start meeting people. It's a lot harder to meet like minded people in the real world than in college
Posted on 8/18/14 at 9:57 am to ItsAllGucci
Enthusiasm is a skill in itself.
My sister works in the career services department of a New Mexico university. A kid there did not have the grades to get access to the interviewing process during a job fair. He knew which company he wanted to work for though, and just sat outside the booth. As soon as someone didn't show up, he asked if he could take their spot, and showed a knowledge of the company and extreme talent in the interview process. Other companies were clamoring to talk to the kid after he had finished with the first interview. His biggest asset was preparation and enthusiasm. Both of those will get you far in life.
My sister works in the career services department of a New Mexico university. A kid there did not have the grades to get access to the interviewing process during a job fair. He knew which company he wanted to work for though, and just sat outside the booth. As soon as someone didn't show up, he asked if he could take their spot, and showed a knowledge of the company and extreme talent in the interview process. Other companies were clamoring to talk to the kid after he had finished with the first interview. His biggest asset was preparation and enthusiasm. Both of those will get you far in life.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 9:59 am to ItsAllGucci
How to be as self sufficient as possible. Learn the arts.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:02 am to ItsAllGucci
Work in the oilfield for ten years, don't piss away your money like you're rich or something, bank all your extra cash and start something new if you're not in the office by that point.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:08 am to ItsAllGucci
quote:It is where you and I will spend the rest of our lives
Things I should know for the future?
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:15 am to ItsAllGucci
You ever heard that song by Joe Jackson "Is she really going out with him"?
The first verse is telling, "pretty women out walking with gorillas down my street". Always hit above your average, go ahead, ask that OT dime out. All she can say is no, and chances are she'll say yes, hence the first verse of the Joe Jackson song.
Trust me on this.
Oh, don't spend much on college and make good grades. It worked for me.
The first verse is telling, "pretty women out walking with gorillas down my street". Always hit above your average, go ahead, ask that OT dime out. All she can say is no, and chances are she'll say yes, hence the first verse of the Joe Jackson song.
Trust me on this.
Oh, don't spend much on college and make good grades. It worked for me.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:17 am to ItsAllGucci
Eatin' ain't cheatin'.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:21 am to ZacAttack
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Time flies, enjoy the moment
Agree...pretend you'll be 54 in 3 weeks because you will
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:30 am to ItsAllGucci
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I'm 21 and often times I find myself saying "if you knew then what you know now things would be so much easier/better." So what are some things I should know so I won't be kicking myself in the future. Older folks of the ot feel free to chime in. Tia
Don't get married.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:31 am to mikelbr
All solid advice in here. I appreciate the responses 
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:34 am to ItsAllGucci
One shouldn't know too much about their own destiny.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:36 am to SEClint
From Richard Pryor; you don't get old bein' no fool.....so don't be a fool! 
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:40 am to ItsAllGucci
Regret is far harder to deal with than failure is. This advice can be applied personally and professionally.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 10:54 am to ItsAllGucci
Don't be afraid to take a couple of risks (new city, different kind of work, etc). It will never be cheaper/easier to shake up your life than it is today.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 11:01 am to ItsAllGucci
Don't go the typical route through life simply because you think that's what you're supposed to do. There is no pre-made outline for life. Life is too short to live the cookie-cutter life of working a 9-5, buying a house with a white picket fence, and hoping you retire at age 65, only to be too tired to enjoy your free time. Do what you want and don't look back.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 11:27 am to rintintin
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Don't go the typical route through life simply because you think that's what you're supposed to do. There is no pre-made outline for life. Life is too short to live the cookie-cutter life of working a 9-5, buying a house with a white picket fence, and hoping you retire at age 65, only to be too tired to enjoy your free time. Do what you want and don't look back.
Well frick. Just have him read Eat pray Love.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 11:28 am to rintintin
If you have the opportunity to go on a trip (and can legitimately afford it without succumbing to CC debt) do it. You won't be able to take a 6 week vacation when you start working. Right now is the point in life where you can do anything cheap.
Posted on 8/18/14 at 11:31 am to ItsAllGucci
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