Best Advice You Ever Received (Or Have to Give)

[ladeia]

The person in the mirror is the one the LOVES you the most......

[mariet58]

My mother has been a wonderful source of good advice:

1. Keep your eye and ears open and your mouth shut.
2. Get good grades, go to college, and get a good job. I would add create a business for yourself and your family.

My closest friend expressed the following sayings which has benefitted me.

1. Look for the silver lining in everything.
2. When the student is ready, the teachers are there.

Just my .08 cents.

[Professor]

I hope that you don't mind me adding my $.06

When you seem lost in life and don't know what direction to go, choose one goal and let nothing stand in your way of success. As an undergrad I was lost at one point and even sat out for a semester. I was a drunk and drug user. However, I made up my mind that I was going to complete my degree. As my actions became successes I realized my potential and have never looked back.

[OneTimeSBX]

corny i know, but "follow your heart" works for so many situations. from jobs, to lovers, to other major decisions, it works. but always be sure to add just a pinch of "trust your gut instinct"!

[Infamous12]

Originally Posted by OneTimeSBX

corny i know, but "follow your heart" works for so many situations. from jobs, to lovers, to other major decisions, it works. but always be sure to add just a pinch of "trust your gut instinct"!

I gave this exact advice at a conference I spoke to last week. So yeah, two votes for that.

As well as: PRAYER. Everytime something, shoot, ANYTHING, was even slightly wrong - my mother would say, "Well have you talked to your father? Your Heavenly Father?" After I have a little talk with him, and let him deal with it...It's all good. Pray during the good. And most definitely during the bad.

[Honeykiss1974]

"Be nice to everyone."

Sounds so simple, but you wouldn't believe (especially in the workplace) how some people act because of someone's title or position. Regardless as to where you work, be sure to be nice to everyone - from the janitor to the CEO. No one in unimportant.

In my company, the first person to know who got fired (and why) is the receptionist (because she is the one that activates/deactivates your badge). If there is an opening in a department, its their admin assistant that will determine where or not your name/resume comes across her VP's desk or whether or not you will get an appointment to meet with him or her. Things like this play out everyday.

So when you get your first job, just remember that everyone is an important piece of that company - not just those with a manager or director title.

[lovehaiku84]

Lot of good advice! I like the one about being nice to everyone.

The other day my grandmother told me to not let anyone make me feel like I am less than they are because of my position within my company. I follow this advice just about every day, so it has served me well.

[OneTimeSBX]

Originally Posted by Honeykiss1974

In my company, the first person to know who got fired (and why) is the receptionist (because she is the one that activates/deactivates your badge). If there is an opening a the department, its their admin assistant that will determine where or not your name/resume comes across her VP's desk or whether or not you will get an appointment to meet with him or her. Things like this play out everyday.

listen to Honeykiss! this is 1000% true!

i am an admissions coordinator at a college which entails being admin assistant/mini-hr coordinator/mailroom attendant/unofficial spy. every call that comes into this building comes thru me. my office is 2 feet from the directors. I. KNOW. EVERYTHING!!!! (and pretend to know nothing!) who is suspended and why, who is here for an interview (and dont get nasty because when you leave i will give a full report on how you treated me!), who was fired, everything...plenty of people have not gotten jobs because of their rudeness towards me. and a select few people who treat me like the front office goddess that i am, get the classes they want, the parking they want, and even the scholarships they want. i dont just answer the phone buddy, i run this department!

which just reinforces the above... BE NICE TO EVERYONE!!!

[mulattogyrl]

Originally Posted by OneTimeSBX

corny i know, but "follow your heart" works for so many situations. from jobs, to lovers, to other major decisions, it works. but always be sure to add just a pinch of "trust your gut instinct"!

This is exactly what I was coming to post!