9 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started My Professional Life

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.- Lao Tzu

We’ve all been told “you’re not good enough” at some point- even those who seem confident may have had their confidence shaken after hearing these words once too often as they fought against what seemed impossible only moments before. But whatever has happened up until now doesn’t matter anymore.

The first step is often the most difficult, but it’s also necessary for any endeavor. If you’re not sure if your skills are up to the mark or how much time and energy will be required of yourself to achieve success .Don’t hesitate; take that initial stride!

I didn’t know about all these things when I first started working in the professional world. It’s tough to keep up with everything. Still, one thing sticks out: if you want to be a successful IT professional, you must have a confident attitude. The days of individuals just acquiring computers and going home are long gone; we’re constantly learning new skills, such as cybersecurity or social media marketing, for example!

Sometimes we need a little push from someone who believes in us more than we believe in ourselves. Someone who can encourage us, guide us — someone who’s been there. So that years from now, looking back on our lives, we don’t look back with regret and confess, “I wish I’d believed in myself enough to try that, and I wish I’d at least tried.

It’s been a fun journey so far, but here are nine things I wish someone had told me when starting out:

1. I wish I had known how to accept compliments because they’re going to come my way a lot from now on in my life! It’s not what you know that counts; it’s who knows it. I used to be scared of compliments. They came with the territory, but now I am not afraid. The key is that you need to know who is giving you a compliment and then choose your words carefully when they are being honest.

2. I wish I had known how to say “no” without losing face because it’s essential to understand how to say “no” to people who want to take advantage of you!  I used to be a people-pleaser and let everyone take advantage of me. But when I finally learned how to say “no,” it changed my life! When someone asked for something from me, all they had to do was ask in such a humble way that you couldn’t help but give them what they want without even thinking about the consequences.

3. I wish I had known how to properly use “I” or “We” statements because they make writing more powerful!  When you use “I” or “We” phrases in your work, it makes the reader feel like an independent individual. Because they make readers feel like individuals, employing “I” or “We” phrases are more successful. To remain competitive in this market, continue to develop yourself; but never stop learning!

4.  I wish I had known that no one pays attention to your plans until they see the blueprint. Nobody pays attention to what you’re doing in life unless it’s delivered by a voice as distinct and strong as yours, The Real You!

5. I wish I’d known that the amount of time and money you invest is irrelevant; what matters is the outcome of your efforts. Always double-check work with new eyes, or surround yourself with individuals who will be superior than you at specific skills so you don’t fall into a routine of monotony.

Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.- Maya Angelou

6. I wish I had known that you cannot manage something from the outside. For a change of behavior or attitude, it takes more than just watching and doing nothing about my own life – we need to get involved! Marshall gregory whitaker says “don’t criticize, condemn or reject-observe and learn.” I used to be someone who had no idea how to control her life. But then, someone told me: “It doesn’t matter what you do from the outside; if your thoughts are focused on where things should be going and not just focusing on all of this external noise in our lives; we’ll find ourselves with more energy than ever before!”

7. I wish I had known nothing good comes of doing a good deed unless you’re prepared for the consequences. It’s not until you start working on something that anything happens. The worst-case scenario is that someone says no, at which point we’ll be right back where we started!

8. I wish I had known that achieving success would take time. Don’t get disheartened, however; the process of self-discovery is well worth the effort! You must first demonstrate your competence and hard work for your objectives to be realized – never stop learning or you’ll be passed by someone who knows what’s best.

9. I wish I had known that there is always a better way even when we don’t have the luxury of choosing. It’s not about solving your problem, and it doesn’t come from seeing what hurts as pain–it comes from trusting yourself enough to see beyond all else .I’ve never met anyone who wants more than anything else for their life just to be “perfect”. But sometimes things happen in our lives – may be something goes wrong at work; an argument with friends turns sour –and these events can cause us great sadness or despair (or both!). You may not be able to see it now, but you will find your way. You’re stronger than any pain that tries its best to keep up with you and beat out life from within us all!

Bonus : Life is all about learning. Every day, we are faced with decisions and choices that will affect the rest of our lives – it’s up to us how they go!

A lot has changed since my days as an undergraduate college student; now I’m in charge (or at least hoping)of making major life changes on behalf of myself, friends/family members who depend upon me for guidance whether its financial stability or health care coverage. If you feel like there might be something missing from your current situation then don’t hesitate any longer- take action today before tomorrow becomes another wasted year living someone else’s dream instead of yours.

I hope these nine things will help you get started on your own professional journey. This is the beginning of a life full of learning and growth, where every day brings new opportunities to learn about yourself and grow in ways you never imagined possible. What are some other tips or ideas that would be helpful for people starting their careers? Let me know!