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May 6, 2016

171 – 7 things they don’t teach you in school

You would think that when you leave school you’re prepared for the “real world” and have the tools and knowledge you need to succeed on the road ahead…but that’s not always the case. Although it’s argued whether school (college) is a good idea or not, there’s no denying the fact that life lessons (call them, “street smarts”) are critical for the masses to learn, practice and master. There is a small majority of people who can rely on their book smarts to make it through this world, but for the rest of us, we need street smarts…and lots of them.

I break down the top 7 things I’ve learned since I graduated college that have paved the road to my accomplishments. These skills make the world go ’round so dive in, take notes and be prepared to step up your game in music, life, business and more.

“The bigger the problem, the bigger the opportunity. Nobody will pay you to solve a non-problem.” Tina Seeling (Tweet This)

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I’d love to hear your comments below…