Being successful is something we all strive to accomplish. Do we exactly know how to reach our goals however? Most of us struggle on a daily basis to keep up with our responsibilities and give a good first impression. Still and all, attaining success takes more than merely working hard. Having a plan along with the willingness and motivation to get ahead does help considerably more than you can imagine. Being disciplined and following some steps throughout this long process can certainly take you further than most people. On account of them being sloppy and muddling through most of the time. In the following post, I will go into more detail about how to become an above average student. Since it all starts at school.

 

Have already written a good amount of posts summarizing Thomas Franks' videos. Even so, this particular one caught my attention even more than his previous posts.  In fact, this video is an adaptation of one of Stephen Covey's greatest books so to speak. Back to the topic at hand nonetheless. Firstly, Thomas advises students to think and plan ahead of time. Taking possible setbacks into account before they actually happen can save you some time. Not to mention that being organized and having everything ready beforehand gives you an advantage over other people. Case in point, the school supplies you purchase in advance so as not to start off your upcoming semester on the wrong foot. The second piece of advice he gives is to move towards adulthood. In other words, acting more like an adult. We tend to postpone learning mundane tasks such as cooking and doing the laundry. Be that as it may, without that elementary knowledge, we would not be able to get by on our own. Moreover, having a solution-finding mindset has always proven useful when running into unexpected issues. Hitting a bump in the road does not mean we should immediately quit. Some setbacks and difficulties might seem unlikely to be solved at first. Albeit, taking enough time to figure out how to come up with a solution is crucial. Even if the aforesaid does not work, we get to write down everything we do in order to solve the problem. Thus making it easier for the person whom we are going to ask for help next.

 

In addition, the video highlights the importance of starting to build a network at an early stage in your career. It goes without saying how important it is for you to have friends in the right places as it were. For instance, having a good relationship with your professors in college and leaders in your community can aid you in finding a suitable mentor. Not only will you be able to acquire better opportunities, but you will also have access to more resources such as valuable information, strategies, among others. What is more, something that I can relate to is definitely learning things outside of class. Some skills you will only acquire on the field and not from a book. A useful illustration would be a scholar who wants to become a teacher. He may have an almost unlimited amount of knowledge on the subject he intends to teach. Notwithstanding, if he does not experience being in front of a class and instructing a group of students, he will never be able to call himself an educator. Acquiring knowledge in different areas can benefit your performance and skill-set in your respective field. Furthermore, it is always a good idea to constantly keep your eyes open and be on the lookout for opportunities. Social media, volunteering programs in the community, online resources. There are countless places where you can look for advertisements on jobs, internships, etc. Needless to say that this tip ties in perfectly with the one about building relationships. The more people you know who hold you in a high esteem, the more chances you will have to be successful. Besides, fitting a good diet and exercise into your routine should never be disregarded. The amount and quality of sleep, exercise and food you get regularly will assist you in successfully dealing with anxiety and stress. Apart from helping you perform effectively more often than not. Lastly, some people believe they have to go to a school to learn a new skill. Nevertheless, taking action and trying to learn the basics of something does not always entail that much effort. Once you have a good foundation on a particular area, you can hone your skills by attending a course for example.

 

In review, achieving greatness requires more than putting in some effort into what you want. Taking into account how necessary it is to be disciplined, organized and socially active is imperative so as to be successful. There is no point in being knowledgeable if you are not going to put that knowledge into good use. Finding the perfect balance between studying or doing research and experiencing things hands-on is key to success. Needless to say that having people around who can help you will boost your chances of reaching your desired goals by a high margin. If you encounter a difficulty along the way, do not get discouraged. Always reflect on your past mistakes and look for ways to improve yourself. That way you will never stop growing and will find better and faster solutions to issues that arise from time to time. You can even leave your lane while on the way to success. Meaning trying out a different path due to the previous one not working out as effectively. Having said that, we should never lose focus of what our original goal was in the first place.