I heard some great advice today about setting yourself up for a successful future. These three pieces of advice aren’t revolutionary, but can be great guides towards a better life. I especially like the first piece of advice because it’s something I need to do more of:
1. Find mentors. Pick 1 or several people that you’d like to be like in ten, twenty, thirty years. Ask those people how they got to where they are and mimic their successes, avoid their mistakes.
2. Work really, really hard. On the field, a team that’s less skilled can beat a more experienced, skilled team because they can out work them. It’s the same thing in life. Know your competition, who’s in your industry, and go work harder than them.
3. Give back. Don’t get caught up in constantly asking for favors, asking for this, asking for that. Give. Give your time. Give your advice. Give your money. Give a gift. You’d be surprised what comes back around.
Some many Americans want that silver bullet or that short-cut that will lead to a successful future. Setting yourself for the life you want to live requires the ability to listen, energy, the understanding of how important it is to give back, and most importantly, time. Set yourself up for success one moment at a time.
