C students run the world If you have wasted your time writing essays and trying be a straight A student, it really does suck to be you. It is about time someone explains to you that C students run the world. While you were studying, they were strategizing how to take over the world. We no longer live in a world where being book smart helps you, but rather having the entrepreneurial intuition gives you the advantage and upper hand. School is a place where A students teach B students how to work for C students. 3. Network I’m unsure if your well-educated professor warned you, but your network is equal to your net worth. We live in a world where it’s not what you know, but whom you know. Make sure to meet many different types of people in different industries and find the synergy between them. Make friends with the nerdier kids and definitely make friends with someone who knows how to code. You will never know when you will need to reach into your Rolodex and call someone. Networking will be essential. 2. Actions will have reactions In college, you do what you please with no severe consequences, perhaps barring your girlfriend catching you cheating with a freshman, but even that you could get out of with one hand tied behind your back. In the real world, you are going to have to understand that all your actions and decisions will have dire consequences, so be prepared for the ramifications. The term YOLO will rapidly leave your vocabulary (as it should) as you are now building your reputation and writing your story in the world. 1. Hard work and dedication Your ability to succeed in this world will be solely based off your hard work and dedication. Talent can only take you so far and your tendency to procrastinate will be your downfall. There are no handouts, no short cuts, no nerds you can pay off and no Adderall that will get you through the crash course of life. It is solely dependent on your input, as that is what you’ll get out of it. Lastly, don’t be afraid to fail and don’t ever let anyone discourage you. Question everything and never settle for mediocrity. When you are done with college, don’t simply become a college graduate; become a problem solver. - See more at: softkenya/the-10-things-they-dont-tell-you-at-graduation/#sthash.RyobUiKQ.dpuf
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