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If I had to do it all over again… here are a few things I wish I knew. A conversation with the students of @LaurelSprings May 26, 2016
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If I had to do it all over again…here are a few things I wish I knew.
A conversation with the students of @LaurelSprings May 26, 2016
It’s waaaay harder than youthink it’s going to be.
you will have to get up early
you will have to stay late
broker fees
broken heart
broken promises
others will steal your thunder
some things you have to look forward to…
broker fees
broken heart
broken promises
get rest
accept it
mend with time + healthy activities
read the fine print
weed out the weeds
know your worth
can be overcome by…
you will have to get up early
you will have to stay late
others will steal your thunder
You can have it all.But not all at the same time.
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Love Life Career Health Family
take my life for example…
Love and relationships matter.
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got engaged
All that glitters is NOT gold.
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focused 100% on my career
built myown company
a snapshot of what it looks like to focus
100% on career
New Approach:Focus on the big rocks first.
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focus: family,
faith, friends,
funds,fitness
dating life:
working on it
a snapshot of what it looks like to focus on the
“big rocks”
(i.e., family, faith, friends, funds, fitness)
Jobs you haven’t even considered will exist in the future.
The best way to prepare yourself is master the fundamentals.
Work on your craft daily.
Plan the work, work the plan.
Team up with A players.
Be an impeccable communicator.In all mediums.
No matter how many zeroes,your ethics are always the same.
Be OK with being uncomfortable.
Take risks, but know the tradeoffs.
Teens and 20s: Develop skills, reputation, network.
30s, 40s, 50s: Nurture your skills and network;
build wealth.
Beware of bad advice wrappedin good intentions.
“You should major in business.”
“It will look good on your resume.”
What really matters…
Family.
Helping others.
Being kind.
Giving credit to others.
Enjoying what you do.
Taking responsibility.
Thank you!
@lesliebradshaw (managing partner @madebymany)
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