A Message for Millennials
There are some would say that millennials are the “me” generation that they think of themselves as somewhat “entitled” and wholly concerned with their own interests and personal gain. This generation is clearly in steep contrast with the baby boomers and the Gen X’s who were much more… you know… exactly the same! The key variant being that the millennial generation has been able to share their views more widely due to digital media.
So from one millennial of a previous decade to the millennials of today (and those to come), I have come up with a random selection of 5 ideas to not only help you be proud of your identity but to preserve as you age…
- The first thing to know is that the labels we apply to people is just a convenient way for social researchers to talk about their subject matter. They do not define who you are and what talents you can bring to the table. Remember, 74.8% of all statistics are made up and 100% of data excluded from a sample cannot be analysed.
- Hopefully, you already realise that you are special. We all are. Your views and ideas are important – but not always more important, and never more important than your contribution towards achieving an outcome. New ideas – no matter how good they are - will never change the world. But collaborative action can.
- It is not necessarily true that you have more passion, enthusiasm or energy than people older than you – it could be that they just have to spread themselves more thinly. Just don’t be afraid to take the lead and drive change at a pace that makes sense to you – when you are 25, a year is 4% of your life. Make each day count.
- If you find a t’shirt you like – buy it in a bigger size and put it away for 20 years. Our tastes change over time but it’s good to remember what appealed to us when we thought we were the masters of our universe.
And that is all I have to say about that. I know I said I would share 5 ideas, but I decided 4 qualified as my minimum viable product – and it’s important to stay current and not put more effort into things than what is required.