A blunt message to the generation stepping into the working world

You’ve been through years of school, college and sometimes university preparing you for “real life”. Sat numerous exams, made lots of friends and after much deliberation you’ve decided on a career. Now despite everything you’ve learnt in all your various classes, there are a few points that your teachers probably left out when giving you sugar coated information about the world over the years. 

1. The world owes you nothing and you are entitled to nothing.
2. Complaining about things changes nothing, only actions do.
3. If you want something then you need focus, dedication and the will to work you ass off. Ability means fuck all without the right attitude.
4. Nobody’s gives the perfect life to you, you have to make it happen and be prepared to make sacrifices and fail.
5. If you get knocked back then don’t cry about it, dig deep, learn from experience and try again.
6. Don’t be scared, your completion will exploit that and believe me there’s competition.
7. Treat every person you meet with respect and dignity.
8. Keep your morals even if it costs you.
9. There are no such things as stupid questions and you will never ever know everything.
10. Don’t criticise or judge other people’s views or opinions, you have absolutely no right to do this.
11. Dont allow someone to hold you back.
12. Don’t do anything half assed, always give 100% or you will be overtaken by someone that wants it more.
13. The world is not all sunshine and rainbows, it can be a nasty, challenging and difficult place so be prepared. But if you’re willing to put the work in then there are countless rewards.
14. Finally remember that the world has endless opportunities, but the onus is on you to take them so never blame anyone else for your mistakes. 

Now I should probably end by saying good luck, but you make your own luck in this world, so bring it on.......