Many times, we complain about the way different people treat us, we wonder why we are constantly losing jobs and friends, we worry about our spending habits, we continuously worry about problems which we cause due to our ignorance or excessive pride. And in such moments, we wonder if we are useful in society, we take bets on our own lives and most times, we lose.
Not many self help solutions lie around waiting to be used, and some of this stuff, no one will take you to class to acquire it, it’s only common sense, or rather rare sènse easily acquired – Raise Your Standards!
Raise your standards, by this, I mean you should change your ways, do the things you think you must be doing, get it out of your thoughts into action, if you can think it, I believe you can do it. It all begins with an active imagination, if you want to join the league of the smart, simply pull your pants up, get your shoes clean, make sure your scent is on point, and dress unquestionably.
When you feel left out – Raise Your Standards
If you can’t step foot into certain rooms – Raise Your Standards
If you are overpassed for a promotion – Raise Your Standards
If you have failed to get a decent well paying job – Raise Your Standards
So, how do you raise your standards, one might ask – let’s get right on it.
Take courses
Many young people leave learning at their graduation parties and never think to add onto what they already know or even hone their skills. Taking various courses in line with your career gives you an upper hand for a promotion, and also opens doors for many more job opportunities. So raise your standards by taking that course you have been procrastinating on.
Get a mentor
Having a mentor is a very solid way to advance your career and one could even say faster. Mentors are thought leaders in their fields of expertise and also have a large network of professionals that they don’t just call colleagues but also respect. Having a mentor will help you get industry relevant advice on available jobs, it will also get you into the faces of other professionals in your field, probably even your future employer. If you don’t yet have a mentor – Raise Your Standards.
Improve your communication skills
Your communications skills, both written and oral are your ticket to career advancement and also standing out among your peers. Hone your communication skills by taking courses, talking to your mentor or reading a book. The way you communicate has a very big influence on whether you will be heard or not.
“For changes to be of any true value, they’ve got to be lasting and consistent. Any time you sincerely want to make a change, the first thing you must do is to raise your standards… If you don’t set a baseline standard for what you’ll accept in life, you’ll find it’s easy to slip into behaviors and attitudes or a quality of life that’s far below what you deserve… Whatever happens, take responsibility… The only thing that’s keeping you from getting what you want is the story you keep telling yourself.” ~ Tony Robbins
In order for you to leave a clear first impression, you’ve got to raise your standards, stop being the shy up country dude, get your courage package open and show it off, stop cursing God or the gods yet you are the problem. You are to blame for your own misfortune, raise your standards, life and success ain’t meant for mediocres, it’s survival for the fittest.
MaryAnne is a renowned Kenyan author and career strategist dedicated to helping students and young professionals unlock their career potential. With years of experience guiding individuals through the critical stages of career planning and skill development, she writes with a deep understanding of the unique challenges in today’s job market. MaryAnne’s engaging articles provide practical, step-by-step advice on everything from choosing a career path to excelling in interviews and building a professional network. Her mission is simple: to empower her readers to find fulfilling careers that align with their passions and strengths.
