Career questions tagged lifelessons
Where can I find a mentor in business and life ?
Advice in finances, business, personal relationships. Mistakes I can avoid with your personal wisdom and experince that has came before me. ...........
What was the biggest goal that you achieved during your journey?
I would like to know, and how did you feel about it? Humble, Tired, etc... Some people get pretty high scores on their MCAT, while others pass their CFA exams. People get to do their dream job while others do entrepreneurship. Did you tell should your family about the goal you completed that was huge, or was it a quiet thing. What do you plan to do after completing this goal, and how will it affect you? Are you satisfied with yourself, do you think you could've done anything better while completing this goal? How much did you have to go through to complete this? What were the good choices you made that helped?
What do you regret in life?
Hey there, I was wondering what you regretted in your life such as misbehaving in class, not caring about certain oppurtinities that would've helped you with life, or even rejecting offers that were huge. I'm going to 7th grade, and I just wanted to know if there's anything that I should not do, or should do. In addition to that, I also want to know people's experiences.
What did you wish that you could do or join at the ages of 13 - 17?
Does anyone have anything that they knew such as a opportunity that they turned down or something they didn't know that they wish they knew?
Tell me about a time you changed your mind about something important. What caused that shift, and how has it shaped the way you approach learning, leadership, or your future goals?
Whether its a time in the workplace or during a random day.
What is the BIGGEST life lesson you have learned thru becoming an engineer ?
I am a high school senior setting out to be a mechanical engineer with a concentration in biomedical. I have heard that you “marry your schooling” because it is tough and can be very demanding. After all of the needed schooling, what is your biggest take away from college? I would LOVE words of wisdom to cling to thru college. Thank you! #Spring2026 #Spring26
What changes have you noticed within yourself after graduating college, or during college; are you satisfied with how you or your life has turned out now that you are older and (possibly) wiser ?
I'm a bit worried and excited about how i'll fare on a personal level in college. My parents haven't gone, so I'm going in blind. (Or, metaphorically, with cataracts.) I'm honestly just curious to see other people's experience in a post-college perspective.
Looking back on your career, what is the one challenge or pivotal choice that most reshaped who you are as a professional, and what advice would you give a student so they’re prepared when their own transformative moment arrives?
I’m in my second year of college, working toward becoming an elementary school teacher. I’ve always been drawn to helping children learn, especially through tutoring and creating simple, creative ways to explain new ideas. I’m patient, empathetic, and a strong communicator—skills I’ve grown through reading, writing, and staying organized in both school and life. I’m asking this question because I want to learn from people who have already gone through the turning points that shaped their careers. Understanding their experiences will help me prepare for the challenges and breakthroughs I’ll face as a future educator.
As a senior in high school, what is the difference in the perspective of life of some who HAS went to college from someone who HAS NOT?
I want to go to college for Business Administration/Management. I just want to know if the college experience and the work toward the degree would be worth the time spent.
History Teachers: What are some of the most memorable or impactful history lessons you've taught or lessons you've seen??
What is the most important thing you want your students to take from your history class after high school? 10th grade, interested in us, and world history. I want to go to bgsu or terra in Ohio to be a history major.