10 THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU ARE YOUNG, TO BE SUCCESSFUL AS YOU GROW OLDER

The young think they have too much time, but the old wish they could get their wasted time back.

Youth, they say, is wasted on the young.

But young people today are waking up to their responsibilities and are learning the wisdom of the old.

Blessed is the youth who also has the wisdom of the old, the energy of the youth and the luxury of time!

At 21, Kylie Jenner is about to become the youngest ever billionaire in the world, with a net worth of $900 Million.

While the Zuck at just 34 years, is the fifth richest person on the planet!

So if you are young, here are 10 things you need to start doing today, to secure your future tomorrow.

1. Discover your passions.

This is when you should be embracing big, audacious ideas and dreams.

What motivates you? What areas do you feel driven to pursue? Search for your passion and you will find your purpose in life.

2. Build foundational life skills.

No matter what career field you’re pursuing, there are certain foundational skills that will help you succeed.

We all need to learn coping skills and how to deal with uncertainty, stress and anxiety.

You must learn how to stand your ground and defend yourself when necessary.

But equally important is learning how to listen to others nonjudgmentally and without jumping to conclusions.

Don’t underestimate the importance of learning how to ask for what you want.

If you want something, go after it, and don’t let anything hold you back. Learn how to clearly communicate your expectations and needs to other people, including friends and family.

3. Be open to different paths.

You may think you’re cut out to pursue a particular career path, but when it comes down to it, it may not be the job for you.

Be open to new opportunities and trying out new things.

4. Network.

Now is the time to begin building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with others who can help you, and whom you can help in turn.

No one becomes successful on his or her own. Our friends, colleagues, mentors and acquaintances play important roles in helping us find opportunities.

Approach networking with a plan of action. Ask yourself who you should be meeting. Who are the people that can help you reach your career goals? And what talents and skills do you have to offer them that sets you apart from others?

5. Learn to manage your money.

Learn to set a budget and control your spending. Set financial goals for yourself, such as how much you’ll put into savings.

6. Cultivate marketable skills.

Increasing your marketable skills will pay off for you now and into the future. These are the kinds of skills that all employers need.

No matter what career path you choose, having these abilities is always desirable and helpful.

7. Find your balance.

Find ways to restore your mind and body if you’re going to produce at the highest level and achieve success both personally and professionally.

If you grind hard at work and then socialize and party nonstop in the evenings and on weekends, you may quickly become burned out.

Take note of your mental and physical health, and find an equilibrium that works for you.

8. Push outside your comfort zone.

Now, you should be taking risks and jumping at opportunities. Try new things that scare you and push you to the limit.

Stretch yourself to the limit, and then stretch again. You never know what you are capable of, until you try, and great opportunities are usually outside the comfort zone.

9. Set good habits now.

Start setting good habits now, such as healthy eating (including adding something green to your diet on a regular basis) and exercising regularly (you may find breaking a sweat gives you a natural high).

Avoid adopting bad habits like smoking or drinking in excess.
And don’t underestimate the importance of getting enough sleep, because an eight-hour snooze every night will give you the energy to help you accomplish all your goals and feel amazing while you do it.

10. Be persistent.

Any great achievement in your life will come only with hard work and persistence. Working diligently and consistently toward your goals is one of the most important things you can to do in early adult life.

It’s so much easier to give up, to do nothing, to relax and forgo responsibility. Persistence requires you to face uncertainty and put yourself in challenging and uncomfortable situations.

It requires you to stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone. Ultimately, persistence will create the positive mental mindset necessary to achieve success.

I know it is hard to remember all these, much less mastering all of them. But do your best to apply all these principle.

i hope this article gets to front pages because it has changed so many life.

lalastica, naijacutee, dominique take note.

Thanks bra
If only we will listen

No one could have said it better..
Thanks for the write-up.

The Kylie Jenner part though leaves me in shock!

Crossbow:
No one could have said it better.. Thanks for the write-up.
The Kylie Jenner part though leaves me in shock!

We need to wake up and take advantage