Finding the ideal career, declaring special needs, and how to spend one hour a day.
😊 Welcome
This week we hear from Warren Buffett, who has a piece of advice that sounds like it would be impossible to follow. Except it isn’t, and I’m living proof. We learn what to do if you are applying to university and have special needs. And we hear about the difference that just one hour a day can make.
✍️ Warren Buffett’s advice on finding your perfect career
In a recent shareholder letter, Warren Buffett, one of the world’s most successful businessmen, wrote about regular talks he has with university students. "I have urged” he says, “that they seek employment in (1) the field and (2) with the kind of people they would select, if they had no need for money.”
“When they find that sort of job” he goes on to say “they will no longer be working”. He recognises that “economic realities may interfere with this quest”, but urges students “to never give up on the quest.”
Now, Warren Buffett is in a league of wealth that most of us can only dream of, and the number of people who go on to achieve the sort of financial success as he has will be few, but from my own experience, I can tell you that his approach has worked pretty well for me…
💡 Did You Know?
If you have special educational needs, a sensory or mobility disability, or a mental health condition, don't hesitate to contact universities to find out what support they have.
Every university will have a specific office with dedicated staff who will be happy to help and work out what support and adjustments you will need.
And do declare it on your UCAS application. It will not impact your admission, but it will ensure the university can put the right support in place for you.
📢 Quote of the week
“One hour per day of study in your chosen field is all it takes. One hour per day of study will put you at the top of your field within three years. Within five years you’ll be a national authority. In seven years, you can be one of the best people in the world at what you do.”
Earl Nightingale, Writer and broadcaster
One hour a day might seem like an awful lot now. But imagine being at the very top of your field well before your 30th birthday? On only one hour a day!
Thanks for reading!
Jonathan
🎯 In case you missed it: Embrace the chaos: Nietzsche and choosing a university
📅 Next week: Having a last minute change of heart? How (and whether) to change your course after results day.
