12 Ways to Set Yourself Up for Success in Your 20’s

1.The people you hang around with and the friends you keep will influence your life more than you think.  So hang around people who have goals/ambitions/dreams that they want to pursue, irrespective of what they are.

2.If and when you can develop a stream of income to help when things are not working out with your job search.

3.Focus heavily on career-related stuff than extracurricular. It’s way easier when you focus on stuff that matters

4.Fitness is very important. Work out and eat right, because sitting and drinking all day will destroy you. Not only will this make you look better, you will feel better and boost your confidence.

5.Don’t shy away from decisions just because you are tired. If you get an opportunity that needs you to relocate, do it.

6.Stop doing the same thing while expecting different results, that’s insanity. If you want to go far, learn new skills, go an extra mile. You can’t do what everyone else is doing and expect something to come your way

7.Stop trying too hard to appear cool to other people. That's the most uncool thing to do. Just Be yourself, as long as you are not hurting anyone.

8.Don’t be a pain in the ass. Treat strangers with respect, don't intentionally try to hurt someone else, and stop thinking you're superior to someone just because you have something that they don't.

9.Have good interpersonal skills. Know how to interact with people in a social setting. Interpersonal skills coupled with intelligence will make you a persuasive, hard to turn down kind of person who will thrive in any condition

10.Expand your knowledge and boost your resume, to enhance your credibility.  Read too and stay informed. Reading will boost your intellect, writing skills, and conversational savvy.

11.Lose the ego, it’s not attractive. It will make you lose opportunities and fail to connect with people who may help you get ahead.

12. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it, academic or otherwise. There is no shame in trying to make things better