Wisdom from the wise

"Top 10 bits of advice for graduates"

1. Deadlines matter. Almost as much as quality - not quite but very close.
2. Appearance matters. How a project looks is the first impression of the content that is going to be inside. If it's not your best- don't turn it in
3. Show up. Most of you competition won't at some point.
4. Errors kill. Get yourself a trusted proofreader and be that person for them as well. You can't catch all your mistakes, even with multiple passes.
5. Learn from your mistakes. Keep a file of what you don't know and add to it every tome you make a mistake.
6. Avoid time killers until it's time. Social media can eat up your time and even cost you a job. Limit social media to the time allotted for it and no more.
7. Read a lot.
8. Write a lot.
9. Consume news. Know what's going on in the world, and switch new outlets frequently to make sure you're getting the real thing.
10. Budget time for yourself and your relationships. If you don't budget it in, you'll never find the time.
11. This one is your bonus, but it's SO important I broke the rules:

Enjoy the ride.

Dr. P.

4/22/10

I just love this teacher. Good thing I'm not graduating this week. This reminds me a lot of "Everyone's free to wear sunscreen." Such a great song/advice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfq_A8nXMsQ

Favorite part:

"Don't worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum.

The real troubles in your life are apt to be the things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4 p.m. on some idle Tuesday."