After 24 years of living and 2 years out of college, here are 10 nuggets of wisdom:
- Stop focusing on what others think about you or your decisions—you'll soon realize that only you know what’s truly best for you
- Be careful with the unsolicited advice that you will inevitably come across—especially since people can sometimes project their fears or insecurities onto you
- Do not wait to seize opportunities or to get started—it will never be a great time to start, so why not go for it now?
- Humility will take you far in life—especially as you go from being a big-shot senior to an entry level employee, first-year grad student, or a job-seeker in this competitive job market
- Having an attitude of gratitude will allow you to keep the highs and lows in life into the proper perspective
- Your brains and skills can't account for all of your success—it took a village to get you to where you are today
- Always trust your gut—no matter how big or small the decision—as your first instinct is often the correct one
- Be comfortable taking control of your future—you no longer need a professor's syllabus to dictate your every move
- Don't trust social media with the filtered and carefully crafted images—you're likely not getting the full story or the complete picture
- Your goals or aspirations will likely change and evolve over the next year—embrace this uncertainty and always be willing to course correct
