Business Without A Bachelors

College students look at their schedule for classes they need to attend, I look at my schedule for the clients, events, and trade shows I will attend. 

To dip even just a toe in the business world can overwhelm anyone, myself included. From out of high school, with no direction on where to move next genuinely horrified me. 

However, I did not let the way I felt hold me back from the goal I was so determined to accomplish. The idea of networking at events intimidated me especially if I am the youngest person in the room. Although I am feeling these emotions, I do not allow them to consume me. I learn through experience, if I make a mistake I figure out a way to go about it more efficiently so that my mistakes do not repeat themselves. 

Although I did not commit to any colleges, I can confidently say that I do not need a physical piece of paper to determine if I am worthy enough to even be in the field of business. Only I can determine if I am worthy, and with the right mentality, confidence, and dedicated research, I can and will become successful

Guide To Overcome Self Doubt

• Research

  • Familiarize yourself with the materials you are going to need to become successful .

  • Write down detailed questions to ensure proper research, as you will answer them yourself.

  • Keep a journal to jot down important notes to look back at.

• Handling the Room

  • Remind yourself that everyone started as a beginner.

  • Focus on listening more than speaking to learn from others.

  • If you are confused and have no access to the internet do not be afraid to speak up and ask.

• Growth Through Action

  • Treat every awkward moment as a lesson, not a failure.

  • Take notes on what went well and what did not so that you can improve.

  • Set one small goal for the next event to keep moving forward.