3 Lesson for Graduates

With graduation season upon us, there is a collective sigh of relief resonating across the globe. High school and college graduates are claiming victory and saying “Finally, I’m never doing that again…” Silly kids.
 
Some of the high school kids are snapped back to reality as they realize that they are transitioning to additional schooling through 2-year, 4-year or trade school routs. UGH!
 
Other high school kids are preparing for the workforce, ready to start making bank and grateful that they are done with all those lessons and tests. Oh, get ready.
 
College kids are either knowingly continuing their education by design or maybe fear of the unknown but enrolling for additional classes to lead to advanced degrees, or unknowingly as they enter the workforce with the misguided concept that they classroom is behind them. Buckle up!
 
Welcome to the classroom of life!
 
Where you never stop learning because if you do, the impact of a failing grade is a lot more serious than repeating a test or class.
 
Instead of waxing poetically about the importance of learning and a growth mindset, I want to share 3 key takeaways for graduates based upon past articles that I have written. Take the time to continue your learning by re-reading the articles and see where they currently connect in your life. 

1. Finals are not the end; they are the beginning. Be on the lookout for life lessons.
2. Be positive. It makes life easier and a heck of a lot more fun.
3. Surround yourself with those who make an impact. 

 
Finals are not the end; they are the beginning. Be on the lookout for life lessons.
Never stop learning. You may never again sit at a desk and take another test, but you will be tested every day. Find opportunities to learn and grow so that you can IMPACT others.
 
30 Lessons Over 30 Years
My List of Books for 2023
If You Want to Change the World
I Just Don’t Have Time to Read
A Coach Getting Coached
 
Be positive. It makes life easier and a heck of a lot more fun.
Life is so much better when you seek and find the good in others and, possibly more importantly, in yourself. Looking for hate, brings it to the front. I have a code I try to live by: 1) Assume positive intentions in others & 2) Question yourself. Choose a positive mindset.
 
Choose to be Positive
2 Tips to Refresh Your Outlook
What Goes In
Giving Thanks
Top 5 Podcasts
 
Surround yourself with those who make an impact. 
Seek out those people who want to make a positive impact in life. They say water seeks its own level, so don’t be the one bringing everyone else down. Humbly share your gifts with others and freely receive the gifts of learning and wisdom that are shared by others.
 
Impact is a 2 Way Street
When Mentoring Finds You
Speaking Truth to Young Leaders
Power of a Mentor
Iron Sharpens Iron
 
In the end, our journey through life may not always be in our control. so all we have is how we can influence that journey and our attitude along the way. Graduation is not the end of your learning, but only the beginning of a lifetime of learning Beyond Today.

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