Congratulations to all who are graduating and moving forward in their life. Each year we are all called to graduate into something new in our life. It can be from kindergarten to first grade, high school to college, or college to the working world. We take what we learn and move into a new phase in our life.
Often, we think we are starting over but in reality we learn from our experience and graduate into a new stage in our life. So, what do we need to know to survive the next stage?
High School Grads:
Enjoy the summer – Have fun and de-stress. Later in life, it will be rare to find a whole summer of having fun.
Find a FUN summer job – Be a lifeguard, camp counselor, hiking guide, or work at your favorite store. You may get some great discounts and make a little money at the same time.
Prepare your mind. Set a goal for what you want to do in life and break it down into small steps. If you feel college isn’t for you then make a plan for the career you want. Find out what it takes to be successful in the company. Most companies have workshops, seminars and certification schools.
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College Grads:
Take a two-week vacation and de-stress.
Find your dream company. Most of the time we look for a job but forget about the company itself. If you like a company in your field that is making a difference and has a similar philosophy as yours then this may be your dream job. Imagine going to work at a place that supports your lifestyle.
Get out of debt. Pay off your debt immediately. As you begin to make money you might forget you have student loans and credit card debt. You will be accruing debt as you get older (cars, house, wedding ring, furniture, kids, etc). So, paying off old debt is essential. If you figure out the compound interest you might realize that the stereo you bought in college via credit card will cost you five times as much in the near future if not paid off.
Invest: Start investing in 401k plans, mutual funds, IRA’s, insurance etc. If you invest $100/month today at age 22 your retirement portfolio will look amazing. You might be able to retire early or live a very comfortable retirement life.
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For the rest of us:
You might be in a position of change or feel you are in need of some change in your life. Your job may be getting old or you may feel its time for a new career.
Set a goal: What are you passionate about? What is your dream job, career or situation?
Make a plan: What steps can you take to make this goal come true. This can be from doing research on the internet, asking for information from schools or companies, or saving money to achieve this goal.
Execute the plan: Name five steps you can take within the next two weeks in which you will start on this plan. Put each step on a calendar and commit to it. You will soon find out how close you are to living a life that you love.
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Don’t forget to get your graduate a gift. It’s never too late to get a gift card.
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Vincent (Vini) Nunez
Agape Life Coaching LLC
http://www.agapelifecoaching.com/
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