Since leaving uni, what have I learnt?
1. Security
Despite having a degree, nowhere wanted me so I did security training and worked in that field for a bit. It's hard work, not something I'd want to do again.2. Hospitality
I did a princes trust course and learnt how to cook. I even worked in a restaurant for a bit. Cooking is fun and relaxing, but being a chef is really stressful. Not something I'd want to do again as a job, but I love learning how to cook new dishes for fun.3. TEFL
I learnt how to teach English and then I taught English for 4 years. I also taught new teachers how to teach.
I loved this job. A lot of fun and watching the kids grow really gives the work meaning.
4. Coaching
I took coaching lessons and coached a few teachers out in China. I really enjoyed this as well and have offered coaching advice to friends that have been struggling. I'd like a job in this field as well. Therapy can get sad, but coaching is a much happier environment.5. Reading
I never read books. When I was 27 I aimed to read one book, after that I pushed myself to do a book a month, for a year and I ended up reading more than that. I'm not quite at that level now, but I still enjoy reading and learning new things.6. Being the best isn't good enough
I thought that as long as I was better than my peers in most things I'd be happy and get the most out of life. Yet I wasn't. It wasn't until I started to push myself to achieve more (for fun) that I actually got the happiness and respect I wanted. Being the best isn't good enough, you need to keep pushing yourself to be better.7. Stoicism
I always followed the Stoic philosophy without knowing what it was, but as I've delved more into it I've worked out better ways to live my life. I'm not a religious person, so having this framework to live by is about the closest I get to spirituality.
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