Advice to a Millennial
I volunteered today for a “Career Jam” (career development fair) for Skidmore College students to talk to them about their career goals [in October 2016]. That inspired me to compile some thoughts about what I would tell a college student today, * if asked *. I think there is useful info here for anyone at any age that is trying to “level-up” their career or life. What career advice would you give to a college student today? My advice: Be Optimistic! You can change your life, your body, your mind, your future! “I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.” ~ Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), American philosopher & naturalist “We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them.” ~ Epictetus (c. 50-120) Roman Stoic philosopher, former slave & tutor of Marcus Aurelius A Good Book for the start of your career! : ...