We have and will discuss a lot on this site about degrees and other qualifications but what is it that really makes you qualified? We believe its the value that you add to society that really represent your true qualifications. Many people go to college, graduate but never really perform at the levels that society would expect from some one with that degree. On the other hand you have those that dropped out of school to pursue their passions making billions of dollars. Think of the likes of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Michael Dell and many others including much younger guys, they pursue passion and succeed.
Now that we understand what it is that you want to achieve in life, I think that is what should drive your focus and honestly, you may not need a degree to do that in most cases. You can always higher the best and brightest out here there.
Here are some simple tips you could use to raise your profile as well as achieve good recognition for your work.
Goal Setting - There is a saying that you should "begin with the end in mind". What end are you seeking to achieve. The more you have a picture of where you want to go, the easier it is to get there as it will dictate your focus. This could be broken down in terms of spiritual, family and career but in any case try to get this done upfront.
Time Management - Once you have your goals in place, manage your time accordingly. You could call time management your execution plan. This does not mean you won't relax and speak with friends but everything will have its place in what you want out of life. Several suggestions are to break your activities into what is important and not-important and get rid of the not-important as much as you can. The other key suggestions is to perform task with 30 minute cycles. This means you focus on a cycle for 30 minutes then take a mini-break then repeat as needed.
Build your Brand - Nowadays there are several ways to let people know more about you and what you are about. You could start a blog on the topic of interest. You would be surprise how much you can write on something you really like. The bigger one you can do in getting your brand out there is to becoming an author or basically writing a book. There are several resources available to make writing a book very easy nowadays except you need to present the knowledge. Other options for branding are join professional bodies to give your contribution and share with others.
Do your Best - This is a very simple one. Never make any excuse to not work at your fullest in what you do. Even if you find out that the job you have is not the what you should be doing, it's better for you to do your best in that job. You can develop a transition plan but do not make excuses for poor performance. You have a moral responsibility to fulfill your obligations. Thats why we think the spiritual things in life should be first priority in any thing.
Get unstuck - Most of us have had some cases where we want to get something done but not sure how to do it and it gets delayed and make things even worst. Get help or move on from that point. Get things resolve, do not make your pride stop you from getting the help you need or clarifications. Be honest with life and move forward.
Portfolio - Keep track of projects and activities that you have done in life. This could be used when applying for a job or getting funding for your business for investors. The more you show your competence and capabilities the more its likely that you will get what you want on the other side.
Now that we understand what it is that you want to achieve in life, I think that is what should drive your focus and honestly, you may not need a degree to do that in most cases. You can always higher the best and brightest out here there.
Here are some simple tips you could use to raise your profile as well as achieve good recognition for your work.
Goal Setting - There is a saying that you should "begin with the end in mind". What end are you seeking to achieve. The more you have a picture of where you want to go, the easier it is to get there as it will dictate your focus. This could be broken down in terms of spiritual, family and career but in any case try to get this done upfront.
Time Management - Once you have your goals in place, manage your time accordingly. You could call time management your execution plan. This does not mean you won't relax and speak with friends but everything will have its place in what you want out of life. Several suggestions are to break your activities into what is important and not-important and get rid of the not-important as much as you can. The other key suggestions is to perform task with 30 minute cycles. This means you focus on a cycle for 30 minutes then take a mini-break then repeat as needed.
Build your Brand - Nowadays there are several ways to let people know more about you and what you are about. You could start a blog on the topic of interest. You would be surprise how much you can write on something you really like. The bigger one you can do in getting your brand out there is to becoming an author or basically writing a book. There are several resources available to make writing a book very easy nowadays except you need to present the knowledge. Other options for branding are join professional bodies to give your contribution and share with others.
Do your Best - This is a very simple one. Never make any excuse to not work at your fullest in what you do. Even if you find out that the job you have is not the what you should be doing, it's better for you to do your best in that job. You can develop a transition plan but do not make excuses for poor performance. You have a moral responsibility to fulfill your obligations. Thats why we think the spiritual things in life should be first priority in any thing.
Get unstuck - Most of us have had some cases where we want to get something done but not sure how to do it and it gets delayed and make things even worst. Get help or move on from that point. Get things resolve, do not make your pride stop you from getting the help you need or clarifications. Be honest with life and move forward.
Portfolio - Keep track of projects and activities that you have done in life. This could be used when applying for a job or getting funding for your business for investors. The more you show your competence and capabilities the more its likely that you will get what you want on the other side.