Episode 202, Your Life Degree!

Create Sales meetings in minutes. Lisa Thal is an Author, Speaker, and Business Coach. She has over 36 years of marketing, sales, and leadership experience. She wrote the book "Three Word Meetings."  Lisa coaches leaders on creating sales and business meetings with fun and interesting 3-word topics to create a conversation and inspire your sales team.

 

Here is an interesting fact: only 46% of college graduates who earned their degree work in that field. That percentage didn't surprise me. Most of us that went to College learned about other industries that appealed more to us. We were limited to what we knew was available as careers. I didn't realize broadcast sales and management was a career until I went to College. My vision was limited to thinking a broadcast career was the talent in front or behind the cameras.

 

I started thinking about the lessons I learned that helped me succeed in life and business. So no matter what you majored in, we learned something from our experiences. We earned a degree in how to navigate our lives and careers.

 

The Three Lessons I Learned in Graduation That Helped Me Succeed in Life and Business.

 

Graduating College might seem like just another chapter in your life's story, but it's a significant milestone that shapes who you are. It was a moment of pure joy – the realization that I'd made it through four long years of hard work and countless all-nighters, not from studying but celebrating late into the night with other students.  

I recognize now that the years I spent in College taught me valuable lessons that have shaped my success in business today. 

 

I'll share the three things I learned in College that have been instrumental in my business life.

 

 

Perseverance is key.

 

Graduating College taught me a vital lesson – that perseverance is critical to success. In College, I never gave up, no matter how hard or long it took me to achieve something. Whether it was pulling an all-nighter for an exam or submitting a project with a tight deadline, I persevered. Today, in the fast-paced business world, I hold on to the same principles – that success takes time and determination. When I face business challenges that seem too overwhelming, I remind myself that strategic persistence is critical to achieving my desired outcome.

 

Relationships are vital to every success story.

 

In College, I met new people, formed friendships, and nurtured connections that have lasted to this day. These relationships have become essential to my success as they've opened doors and created opportunities for me. In the same vein, relationships in business are the key to building a successful enterprise. Whether creating a robust network of mentorships, forming partnerships, or engaging customers, building supportive relationships is a must-have skill for everyone.

 

Learning never stops.

 

Our lives are one big classroom! Learning to lean into diverse experiences, ideas, and cultures in College helped shape my perspective. I honed my critical thinking, analytical, and communication skills, which I still apply today. My experience taught me that learning is a continuous process that never stops, and that's the same in business. Constant learning allows us to evolve and stay ahead of the competition. 

 

 

My advice, keep majoring in the majors, your life! 

We all can learn life-changing experiences to prepare us for the classroom called life. These lessons, which include perseverance, the importance of relationships, and the fact that learning never stops, have been instrumental in shaping my success story.

 

I would love to hear what you learned in College that served you in the business world.  

 

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