{"id":17493,"date":"2017-05-13T14:18:36","date_gmt":"2017-05-13T14:18:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vailvalleypartnership.com\/?p=17493"},"modified":"2017-05-13T14:18:36","modified_gmt":"2017-05-13T14:18:36","slug":"annual-unsolicted-advise-graduates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vailvalleypartnership.com\/2017\/05\/annual-unsolicted-advise-graduates\/","title":{"rendered":"Annual unsolicited advise to graduates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Congratulations to high school and Colorado Mountain College grads
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Congratulations to our local high school and Colorado Mountain College graduates. Special kudos to those who graduate from CMC with the associates degree prior to receiving their high school diploma (and many thanks to Eagle County Schools and CMC for the dual enrollment program).<\/p>\n

There is no better stage of life to offer unsolicited advice to young adults (even better – unsolicited advice from an old guy) than graduation. That said, my annual unsolicited advice to our graduates:<\/p>\n

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  1. A great customer experience is a competitive advantage.<\/li>\n
  2. Dogs don’t bark at parked cars. Keep plugging ahead and ignore the barkers.<\/li>\n
  3. Time is your most valuable asset \u2013 and you need to prioritize how you spend it.<\/li>\n
  4. Your material wealth won\u2019t make you a better \u2013 or happier \u2013 person. Money only amplifies that which is already present.<\/li>\n
  5. You\u2019ll never achieve your goals if you don\u2019t get out of your comfort zone.<\/li>\n
  6. Business is like running: when you\u2019re going uphill and you want to quit, don\u2019t. Move slower if you must, but keep going. You will get there.<\/li>\n
  7. Get involved in your community. Donating time is as valuable as donating money.<\/li>\n
  8. Your talent means nothing without consistent effort and practice.<\/li>\n
  9. Now is the only time that matters, so stop wasting it by ruminating on the past or planning the future.<\/li>\n
  10. Your ambition means nothing without execution \u2013 you need to put in the work.<\/li>\n
  11. People who do things better than you are your teachers, not your competition.<\/li>\n
  12. Sometimes things don\u2019t go as planned. Accept it and move on.<\/li>\n
  13. A goal without a plan is just a wish.<\/li>\n
  14. When people praise you, don’t let it go to your head.<\/li>\n
  15. When people criticize you, don’t let it go to your heart.<\/li>\n
  16. Surround yourself with those who challenge and push you.<\/li>\n
  17. Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all (Dale Carnegie).<\/li>\n
  18. The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new (Socrates).<\/li>\n
  19. Beginning is always the hardest part. Push yourself to keep going. It gets easier.<\/li>\n
  20. Consistency creates habits, and habits create positive results.<\/li>\n
  21. If you want to get better, some pain is unavoidable. Don\u2019t shy away from it.<\/li>\n
  22. Happiness shouldn\u2019t be put on hold until you reach our goal. Enjoy as much as you can along the way, even when the going gets tough.<\/li>\n
  23. Don\u2019t let your desire for improvement rob you of pride in small victories.<\/li>\n
  24. You\u2019re off to great places. Today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way (Dr. Seuss)<\/li>\n
  25. Congratulations to our graduates; Dr. Seuss is right \u2013 you are off to great places and you are on your way to great things. There are going to be people in the world who are going to tell you that it (whatever \u201cit\u201d might be) is impossible. They\u2019ll tell you you\u2019re crazy, hopeless, or lost.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Don\u2019t you dare believe them. If you want it, go get it. The beginning is the hardest part, but in the end the effort and work will be worth it. Do not quit. You\u2019ve got this. Commit to doing your best, persevere through the hard times, surround yourself with good people, and put in the work.<\/p>\n

    Chris Romer is president & CEO of Vail Valley Partnership, the regional chamber of commerce. Learn more at VailValleyPartnership.com <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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