College Experiences That Helped a Financial Advisor at Vanguard Succeed
Mark's undergraduate degree opened doors to a career at Vanguard, instilling "discipline and professionalism," but more importantly, it fostered a continuous learning mindset—a crucial habit for success, even beyond the need for a degree; complacency, Mark warns, is "the biggest threat to a business owner."
Discipline, Professionalism, Continuous Learning, Mindset, Habit Formation
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Mark Sloat
Real Estate Advisor
Sloat Group at The Agency
Arizona State University
Bachelors Degree
General Studies / Not Applicable
Real Estate
Communication and Marketing
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Develop strong professional habits early on.
2. Prioritize continuous learning and avoid complacency.
3. A college degree can open doors but isn't always essential with the right mindset and habits.
Transcript
Q12: College ideas for success.
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
Having my bachelor's degree obviously opened the door to start working with one of the largest investment firms in the world, Vanguard. That helped set in motion the discipline and professionalism it takes to succeed in any business.
On top of that, I was always focused on learning. This is something you work towards in college and continue to develop in the workforce.
I believe you don't necessarily need that piece of paper to succeed in business if you have the right habits and mindset. However, the college experience and early corporate career taught me that we always have to keep learning. It can set you back if you think you know everything about a field or industry. This is when you become complacent, weak, and it's a threat to business owners.
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