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AFTER SCHOOL–REAL WORLD HACK
A thread
https://academicexcellenceblog.wordpress.com/2021/04/13/after-school-real-world-hack/
A thread
https://academicexcellenceblog.wordpress.com/2021/04/13/after-school-real-world-hack/
While schooling, I noticed different behaviours from my classmates as well as other students. These behaviour could be seen in the rigor of course work but in some, it's quite the opposite.
Looking at different personality types as it relates to Academic Excellence one could miss certain fundamentals for navigating into the real world of work.
These personality types was well demystified in the book: Academic Excellence in 21 Days ( https://paystack.com/buy/academic-excellence-in-21-days-ihhqdj) and was also extended in the forthcoming book: Excellence from the classroom to the real world pre-order here ( https://chat.whatsapp.com/CvVhuh7vnxEFylf6HmlsBm).
However, we are going to discuss three types of people traits in school and how they are translated to the real world of work.
The Self-Learner (School) and the Intrapreneur (Real world)
The Self-Learner (School) and the Intrapreneur (Real world)
These are people that are good at their school work, who are intrinsically driven and love learning on their own. These set of people do not only read their notes or school work but also read other books ( e.g.
Academic Excellence in 21 Days) they eventually translate these behaviour to their jobs after graduation and eventually become very good at their jobs and love the entrepreneurial environment. They often work in a Start-up and like taking the the entrepreneur approach to work.
They are exposed to leadership, freedom, asynchronous workplace situations and everything else that comes from the real world of work. They also know there's a lot more room for growth both within workplaces, being armed with a sound work-ethics and it's demands.
Here, learning from mistakes and networks grow exponentially as they understands and learns to think on their feet. Intrapreneurs may not want to start their own business, but they do love working for entrepreneurs.
For these types, what we're going to go over will make growth and navigating the real world much easier.
The Spoon-fed learner (School) and the Corporate Person (Real world)
The Spoon-fed learner (School) and the Corporate Person (Real world)
Whether this is you or not, you may know someone who may exhibit these traits while in school or even at your work place. This set of people, aren’t going to gain anything from what I'm going to go over here.
Best advice is to go get the book Academic Excellence in 21 Days or prepare to get Excellence from the classroom to the real world.
These persons shouldn't think of being an entrepreneur neither finding the real world easy. They often stay longer Job hunting or unemployed for longer periods or easily replaced at the workplace.
The corporate person has spent years being "schooled", nonchalant attitude at school and the habits they've formed can be difficult—if not impossible—to break.
In the real world of work, these are the timeclock punchers, the people that stick to rigid schedules and the people that are obsessed with plans, meetings, complains and no initiative.
These people don’t thrive in the workplace and startup environments because of lack of initiative, self-drive and grit.
If there are any entrepreneurs reading this that have a “corporate person” employed, I would honestly suggest helping them, that's if they are willing or you get the books for them or skill them up.
The SELF-LEARNER (SCHOOL) AND THE ENTREPRENEUR (REAL WORLD)
The SELF-LEARNER (SCHOOL) AND THE ENTREPRENEUR (REAL WORLD)
These are people while in school they have taken up roles outside the classroom, volunteered for some projects while schooling or are working and schooling at same time or have their own physical products or course worthy of recognition.
They may take up freelance roles and must have worked for startups with the dream of owning their own business. This is fine, and I actually encourage these types of people.
There is no problem with employing people this type of people that have the drive that will lead them to being great entrepreneurs one day, but from my experience, make sure you compensate them well.
Now that we’ve gone over the 3 types of Learners/employees, let’s take a look at what employees can do to skyrocket their careers and become invaluable member of any workforce in the real world.
It's okay to do the 9-5 jobs but work for yourself from 6-12am and on weekends
It's okay to do the 9-5 jobs but work for yourself from 6-12am and on weekends
I could still remember turning down some interviews just because of its rigidity. Although, in a country where the unemployment rate is about 33% it could be tempting to take up job roles that are demeaning. Flexibility is very important too.
Work with a company that gives room for much growth opportunities and career advancement.
Their is no need for unnecessary witchy hunting. A good workplace culture and an engaging environment helps individuals grow faster and companies grow too. Give much value than what you're being paid for.
Go the extra mile, come early and close late and be diligent with your job description. By doing so, you will get opportunities for growth and career advancement in the workplace. During the off work hours, do something meaningful and on weekends too.
I work and still find time to write. Yours may be painting, music, coding, graphics or whatever it may be. Love it, and become good at it. Trust me, you may need it at your workplace.
Don’t Be Entitled
Don’t Be Entitled
Its a crime for you to want more but putting in less. Real world exploits after leaving the classroom is not Ponzi, not MMM (Mavrodi Mundial Moneybox). Their is this strong entitlement culture these days where people want things but don’t want to put in the work.
Instead, it’s, “gimme, gimme, gimme!”
The truth is that, just because you exist in a company, doesn’t mean you are entitled to anything. If you're existing in a company and aren’t getting any raises, bonuses or promotions, it’s probably because you aren’t entitled to them.
You may have grabbed lunch with the MD or CEO yesterday, but being friendly doesn’t entitle you to a raise.
Just because you’ve been around for a year, doesn’t mean you deserve anything either—it just means you’ve done enough to not get fired. You're entitled to nothing. So many graduates have a distorted view on the real world work and earnings.
They think they deserve the world just because they exist. In the real world of work, this attitude doesn’t fly.
BE A GO-GETTER
BE A GO-GETTER
Excellence in the real world requires you to be innately in the “go go go!” mindset. It all starts from the classroom. Get busy. Never be idle. Keep your "heads" up. Look forward.
Anytime you get used to looking at what other people are doing, you lose sight of what is ahead of you. No need for comparison. Your journey is different, so is your goal. Maintain absolute focus.
Your metric of success is the impact to your dream career, not just your setbacks and mistakes. Trust the process. A setback is an opportunity to take a break, not to prove your worth. Then, take calculated risks. Again, do it from your core values and based on your interest.
Do something, take a step, get congruent and build momentum.
FORGET YOUR DESIRES AND PLAY TOWARDS YOUR STRENGTHS
FORGET YOUR DESIRES AND PLAY TOWARDS YOUR STRENGTHS
The real world of work is completely different from the classroom. "School requires you to learn about things after the answer has already been decided. Real world requires you to learn about things while the answer is in the process of being decided.
Just because you're an "A" -student, doesn’t mean you’d be a great manager. What are your strengths? What comes to you easily? Fit your self or position your self for that. Don't know what your strengths are? Or how to leverage your capacities.
Don't worry... follow this blog, order the books.
These tips will help to skyrocket your career.
These tips will help to skyrocket your career.
If you follow them you will excel in the real world and excellence is guaranteed. But how do you get started? Get this after school real world hack: Excellence from the classroom to the real world pre-order Now ( https://chat.whatsapp.com/CvVhuh7vnxEFylf6HmlsBm)
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