Formula for Success for Young People

As young person’s graduate from schools and colleges around the world and prepare to enter the world of work, many have grand ideas as to where they want to go and how quickly they want to get there. It is good that they have a dream. Indeed, every young person should have a dream and should try, through honest means, to make that dream come true. What is absolutely wrong is the idea that dreams should be realized overnight through whatever means possible. The realization of your dream will, to a large extent, depend on the soundness of the goals which you set for yourself and the measures which you take to achieve them. Your goals should be realistic and reasonable. It would be pointless to set goals which are clearly not attainable; this would only bring about frustration. Additionally, goals can be broken up into mini/short term goals which will make fulfillment appear a lot easier.

It is a fact that greater value is placed on things that are hard earned than things that have come easily. The importance, in this day and age, of education, training and a positive attitude cannot be over emphasized.

The expression, ‘education is key’ is probably becoming tired and worn, but its truth is unquestionable. Education enables and empowers; it positions you at the front of the queue. One may counter that there are some great people whose success was attained with little or no formal education. The percentage of such people would be low in comparison with the converse. Without a doubt, education is the key to a better future.

In a competitive, technologically advanced world there is no place for illiteracy and lack of ambition. Young people should equip themselves with the requisite qualifications and skills to compete in the job market. Almost every job requires college level certification and computer literacy. Consequently, the better opportunities go to those who are qualified and trained. There is, thus, an inseparable link between education and training.

In the past, it might have been enough just to learn a skill for this would equip you with the means to earn an income and raise a family. Today, skill without education is grossly inadequate! Certification is a requirement for all well paying forms of employment . It says to prospective employers that you have undergone training up to a certain level in your area of expertise. That slip of paper will help open doors to opportunities which will improve your quality of life.

Computer literacy is not an option in today’s world; it is essential! - to getting a job, to keeping the job, to beating your competitors. Think of it; if you are a bygone day’s mechanic who knows nothing about computerized engines you are out of the job race! If you are a contractor who can’t follow digitally designed plans you will soon be out of the job market and again, if you are tendering for a contract, you will find that inability to prepare and submit estimates electronically is a major setback. Clearly, certification in computer skills will enhance your academic qualifications and make you more marketable/successful.

Young people need to understand how important it is to stay away from negative influences; how not be dazzled by the temporary glitter and glamour of easy money; of wealth acquired through dishonest or unscrupulous means such as drugs, immorality and crime. Rather, they should be prepared to work hard and to live with a conscience which is clean and free.

Discipline and commitment are also key factors in the quest for success. These are what makes you hang in there against all odds. Lack of self discipline and a low level of commitment will sooner or later cause a loss of focus and put you on the road to failure.

Again, I cannot over emphasize the need for a positive attitude, for no matter how educated you are, an undesirable attitude will get you nowhere. Instead, humility, team spirit and a desire for self improvement help make life a pleasant experience for you and those with whom you interact. Selfishness and arrogance only help you to build a castle which will eventually crumble around you for “pride cometh before a fall”.

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Finally, young people are won’t to ignore the importance of prayer in bringing you to the attainment of your dreams. Prayer is powerful and it is necessary . Constant connection with the Almighty Father sets you on track and keeps you on course. If you slip and fall it is easier to pick yourself up and start again when there is strong connection with the Lord.

So here’s the formula for success in today's world: SOUND GOALS + EDUCATION + TRAINING + COMPUTER SKILLS + DISCIPLINE AND COMMITMENT + A POSITIVE ATTITUDE + A STRONG CONNECTION WITH THE ALMIGHTY GOD = SUCCESSFUL LIFE