College Experiences That Helped a Small Business Owner Succeed
Howard's undergraduate experience, while not directly related to their current career, instilled valuable perseverance and self-awareness; the interviewee learned "what you are up for, what you're not for," ultimately shaping their approach to future career decisions and highlighting the importance of personal growth and learning from all experiences.
Self-Awareness, Perseverance, Passion, Adaptability, Resilience
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Howard Zuo
Business Owner
Small Business Owner
Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011
N/A
Engineering - Chemical
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense, Coaching, Speaking & Writing
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Perseverance and learning from experiences are crucial for career success, even if the initial path isn't perfectly aligned with your ultimate goals.
2. Understanding your passions and what you are capable of is invaluable for future career decisions and pivots.
3. College is an opportunity for self-discovery and growth, allowing you to learn about yourself and your capabilities, which are essential for navigating future career paths.
Transcript
What did you do in undergraduate to set you up for success in your career?
Right now, this specific career isn't directly helping me much. But that perseverance is important. Just because I didn't enjoy the prospects of my career or where my major would lead me, doesn't mean I didn't have fun or learn anything.
More importantly, I learned about myself: what I'm up for and what I'm not. I learned what passion feels like. I can give you a 10-hour Ted Talk about how I ignored my feelings through my twenties.
There are incredibly valuable lessons in success and anything that grows or refines you. You can learn from all of that experience. It's up to you to hold the perspective of how it sets you up for later, whether it's your next job, your next career, or a career pivot.
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