Discover Yourself

Imagine that I really was talking about a romantic relationship.
What if your best friend who was no longer in love with his or her boyfriend/girlfriend, told you that he or she was getting married, because they did not want the past four years of their relationship to go to waste.
If you are a good friend, you may tell your best friend that they did not waste their time. More than likely, they've grown and learned valuable life lessons that they can use moving forward. They probably have a better idea of what they like, and what they don't like. You may tell them that in the grand scheme of life, four years in a relationship is not enough time to justify an eternity of unhappiness. Now, look in the mirror and give yourself the same advice. Say, "Hey self, you have learned a lot! You have so many valuable, transferable skills."
Now that they are gone, let's talk about your wasted time.
Next we'll address the most pressing and complicated concern -- Money. I do not intend to down play financial limitations. I am right there with you. After earning my Bachelor of Technology degrees, I am yet to secure a job, and so I owe a lot of people a return of the favour to have all the opportunities of a quality education  (I am not kidding). Some of you may owe much less, and sadly, I know some of you owe much more. Some days I am paralysed by the fear of without a job for the rest of my life. Those days are not good days. Today is not one of those days.
Today, I have perspective. No matter what your religious beliefs are, one thing remains true. You cannot take your money with you to your grave. You can spend it, save it, and leave it behind for loved ones, but once you're gone, it no longer belongs to you. With this attitude in mind, I began to think about my life. Is out of job worth a lifetime of unhappiness? Can you put a price tag on the quality of your life? Sure, my future children would love it if I could pass down boat loads of money, but how wonderful would it be to pass down lessons in persistence, faith, and hard work instead?
From a practical standpoint, the education you had was not to give you money but rather to give you options, from the the many business idea. These ideas allow you to earn money at a rate you can afford. You may also have to make some sacrifices, learn a skill . Maybe you can't afford to get chips an chicken every time you go to shoprite. Maybe you ditch cable television. Maybe you have to use your Phone  for longer than two years. Or maybe you have to start using those buy one get one free tickets you throw out.
Maybe you are still unconvinced. Maybe you are still afraid to take a leap of faith and step into the unknown. Maybe you are afraid to leave behind the comfort and stability of your current lifestyle, where a relative provides for you. Maybe you feel inadequate. If that's you, take another look in the mirror and try to see the potential that lives inside of you.You are powerful beyond measure. The most common way people give up their power is by believing they do not have any.
I am a firm believer that we are the most successful at what we do when we are passionate about what we're doing. We are all born with talents, gifts, and inexplicable passions. If you are searching for meaning and purpose in your career, don't start with your degrees and your qualifications, start with your passions. Fifty years from now, make sure you can say you chose your life, you didn't settle for it. The choice is yours, my friend. Choose wisely, and get out of your own way.
Think about buzz words like, "leadership skills", "critical thinking", and "project management".