You’d be wise to spend time figuring out what your priorities are (ex. making lots of money, helping people, solving problems, living frugally, etc.), and then figure out how those priorities align with your professional goals (ex. starting your own business, working as a consultant, conducting research, doing work in the community, etc.).

So, while it's wonderful to study something you love, just for the sake of learning, it’s also important for you to figure out ways to ensure that you leave school with a set of skills that are in demand in this economy, and that you can develop into skills that will be in demand 5-10 years down the line.

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Tips if you’re still in school/starting school soon:

• Be thoughtful and strategic when planning for college. I strongly encourage you to read through this. I posted it a few weeks ago, and it should be very helpful.
• Think about what kinds of jobs will still be around in 10 years and what kinds of fields will have a high barrier to entry. This should help you get a better handle on which industries and occupations will be the most lucrative and offer the most job opportunities. No one is clairvoyant, so no one is expecting you to