An article on msnbc.com titled, “Ivy League degree no surefire path to success,” discusses how an Ivy League degree can achieve a person success. Like the article’s author, Eve Tahmincioglu, states, “The prestige of an elite degree is hard to deny.” This is most certainly true, no doubt about it. The individuals that have graduated from these particular schools have earned their bragging rights. I just don’t like the fact that some people think because an individual has and Ivy League degree, that it means guaranteed success. Let’s step out into the real world. All employees of a company have to work hard enough that their boss feels that it is necessary and beneficial to the company to keep them on. Sure, many successful people have elite education backgrounds.
What ever happened to hard work?
The article discusses how an individual may receive instant credibility, which I don’t think should be the case. If anything this article goes to show how individuals shouldn’t receive instant credibility if their morals are in the wrong place. I am a very trusting individual by nature, but if I were to hire someone for my company, I would verify each individual’s information carefully. Moreover, I would look into the individuals past work experiences. Past work experience will not only tell about what they may know firsthand, but also provides insight into their work ethic. I know I’d rather have someone who has gotten their hands dirty in a sense to someone who has sat behind a desk all their lives. Now, I’m not saying that certain people don’t deserve even a glance, I’m saying that I want to hire the most fitting individual. I strongly believe that one’s success depends on his personality and people skills.
Who are you going to hire, the shy man or one that can sell a snow cone in a blizzard?
I enjoy meeting new people and my job in customer service allows me to do that. I can always tell who is having a good or bad day, who is not enthused to be here, or someone that just is a prick. I strongly believe that people with negative and unreasonable attitudes will not make it far in life. I took a general business class last year which surveyed various businesses and outlined what various employers look for. If I am not mistaken, the top three things employers seek are experience, personality, and then grades. It just goes to show how businesses work. If you have a creditable diploma, such as that from an Ivy League school, congratulations you’ve worked hard but it doesn’t mean instant success. I heard a quote one that stated “success is a journey, not a destination.”
Success is earned, not given.
The next time someone you know thinks that just because they have a certain history or a certain piece of paper, that they are guaranteed something, give them a reality check. This can be said for all sorts of things: success, love, money, faith.
I believe that life is a journey. God guides me as I go and decides what is to come.
Earning something is more fulfilling that haven it given. This can be said for all sorts of things: success, love, money, and faith for instance. Work hard, treat others how you want to be treated, love God, and enjoy life! You don't need a piece of paper to tell you your worth.
Well written. And iI would agree that success is earned, and life itself is a journey.
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