4. Get an internship while you’re in college.
Don’t settle for working at McDonald’s unless you eventually want to own a McDonald’s. In the real world, what distinguishes one candidate from another is quality experience.
Get experience doing what you hope to do in the future. Don’t wait for the internships to come to you. Go out and create them … even if you have to volunteer.
5. Get a real job when you graduate.
It’s highly unlikely that your first job after graduation will be your dream job. But your first job can prepare you to work with and influence your peers and your boss. It can help you begin to process conflict. It will help you learn what you enjoy doing, where you’re skilled and what someone will pay you to do.
6. Get married to someone who shares your values and dreams.
You need a teammate. You need a close friend. You need to help them fulfill their dreams, and you need someone who will help you pursue your purpose. You can’t do that if you marry someone who doesn’t share your core values for life.
7. Get a savings account instead of a car.
If you want to pursue your dream, you can do that in a 10-year-old car. You can’t pursue your dream if you don’t have a savings account.
That savings gives you the freedom to take calculated risks to pursue your dreams while still providing financially for you and your family.
