Key Messages from Part 1

 
  • You are going through a transition from education to work. Do it well by gathering help, such as this book and course.
 
  • Your results from the education system are important, but they are by no means the whole story. Don’t sit on your education results (good or bad).
 
  • Your education should continue for the rest of your life.
 
  • On average, an additional year at school will add $1m to your life earnings.
 
  • People make up these averages. Those who do better than average will be the late developers, and the self-improvers.
 
  • Employers say about 75% of work starters are NOT ready for work. Chances are that means YOU. Get help.
 
  • Work is important. It will have a huge impact on your lifestyle.
 
  • The difference between work and leisure time is disappearing.
 
  • Work has changed in the past, and will continue to change. But you will almost certainly work longer.
 
  • Rely on yourself to succeed at work. Not your employer.
 
  • Work success comes from learning to work with others.
 
  • Your first job is important. Learn from it.
 
  • Work doesn’t have to be a drudge. You can learn to love your job.