Honestly? If you're leaving school today, I want to talk to you like I would to a younger sibling, or even to my younger self because there’s a lot I wish someone had told me when I left school not in juicy words or motivational quotes, but in realistic and honest terms.
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Leaving school can feel like stepping into the unknown, a world you know little about and aren't prepared for but it’s also full of opportunities and growth. You don’t need to have it all figured out at the beginning, you just need to take the next right step by always showing up for yourself, every single day.
First thing you should understand is friendships change after school, people grow, drift apart, or move to different cities and even grow at different paces in life. Don’t beat yourself up over it, some friendships are for a season, some are for life likewise your destinies or purpose. Just make sure you surround yourself with people who uplift you, not those who drain or discourage you.Life isn’t a straight road, it’s full of corners and U-turns, some people discover their path at 18, others at 30 so don’t rush yourself or compare your journey to others rather learn, explore and adjust wisely.
After school there's usually so much pressure to make it, you'd want to get rich, become famous, be successful but no one tells you that success without peace is just stress in disguise. Don’t just chase money or titles build a life worth living,one where you have meaningful relationships, time to rest, good health, and moments of joy. Don’t let work consume your entire identity, life is bigger than a job description.
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Honestly,i feel most people miss this point in life;they lack skills and aren't ready to learn.School grades can open doors, but what keeps them open are skills, real life skills like solving problems, communicating well, managing your time, handling failure, learning fast and even being a tech literate, these things will carry you far beyond certificates,all this count more than most people think.
Invest in yourself like you’re building a business begining from your mind,your body and soul, these are your biggest assets. Learn continuously, read widely, ask questions, never wait for permission to grow whether it’s youTube tutorials, books, podcasts, or just asking someone more experienced, soak it all in. And please, take care of your health eat well, sleep enough and hit the gym.
There’s no shame in starting where you are,the shame is in remaining where you're,whether it's a low income job, a business that struggles at first,start it and make sure you out hard work into it. Everyone starts somewhere, just because your life doesn’t look impressive on social media doesn’t mean you’re not growing. What matters is progress, not applause,a time will come when you'll be applauded, accept the applause and keep moving else you remain yrapped in the glory of the past because you're not being applauded for what you're about to do but for what you've done
Honestly i can't guarantee you won't make mistakes,you may make mistakes. You may trust the wrong people, you may fail at things but that’s not the end. You’re allowed to restart, to try again, every version of you that fails teaches the next version how to succeed so don’t fear change, don't fear failure,don’t fear starting over.
So to anyone leaving school today,try breathe you’re not behind,you’re just beginning and that’s a powerful place to be trust me.
Yours' sincerely.