The competition for improving the standard of living ranging from better jobs to better health care is becoming the norm of the day. Like many questions out there, It is also gaining momentum: Why do students need to set a goal for their lives? Many of you may have heard the famous quote “ if you plan to fail, you are planning to fail”. It means that planning is extremely crucial if you really into achieving something meaningful in your life. Students should be ambitious and plan whatever they think they should be doing in their lives accordingly. Here are some pragmatic tools you can apply as a student:
Identify Interests:
Many students look down this super important indicator while planning their career. Interest is something which drives you in. Something which catches your attention and drains the least of your mental health. You love your work and each value added to your work makes you happy. Interests can be identified by doing different ways. Choose a set of things (jobs, subjects etc.) from your previous observations and experiments which added value in your life. Analyze each with utmost effort, you will definitely identify something which will direct you towards answering the question. It may not be so simple but its worth giving an attempt given the value it can add in your life.
Meet with Professionals:
By professionals I mean self-driven and successful individuals in your area of interests. Those who are adding value and contended with the value they are adding in the society. If you cannot interact them in person, try contacting them through social media or email. Reach out to them by all possible ways. Ask them what you want to know, ask for sharing their success stories and efforts they have made for becoming what they are today. It is necessary because visual inspiration is the best form of motivation that will last and affects you the most. It will help you to be more focused towards your goal.
Start Earning:
It does not mean you have to earn huge from the beginning. You just need to start earning. It will give you a tangible touch to your efforts. It will encourage you to invest more in your skills and dig deeper into your interests to open new horizons for earning. It will help you to make broader plans and realistic goals for years to come in your life.
Summary:
Students should be planning and setting goals by identifying their interests, meeting with professionals and initiating earning as early as possible. These will definitely help them in pursuing their dreams and living a contented and happy life.
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