College success and satisfaction are driven by having a meaningful purpose.
When I went off to college as a young 18-year-old, I clearly lacked any level of meaningful purpose for it.
After 2 1/2 years of academic struggle, majoring in Political Science, I needed a big change. I joined the USAF, where I spent 5 years in Colorado and Germany. I worked in the Accounting & Finance Office.
When my term was completed, I returned to college with a strong and meaningful purpose. I majored in Business- Accounting. I received my degree with high honors. A CPA firm immediately employed me. Within two years, I passed the CPA exam, and the rest is history.
I graduated as a 27-year-old, and according to my Mom, I turned out well. Through it all, I learned a valuable lesson, and that’s the basis for one of my favorite quotes. It’s my quote, and I often use it in discussions with students and their parents.
“Life success is about direction, not velocity.”
When I lacked direction, I was heading nowhere. It took me well into my 20s, but once I found direction, coupled with a meaningful purpose, my life took off.
I ask everyone, what’s the rush? We don’t need to speed to the finish line. Instead, we need to be moving in the right direction, but without rushing.
If you would like to discuss how I can help with your child’s direction, let’s chat.
Hans- CollegeLogic Office # 203.470.3704, hans@mycollegelogic.com
