After graduation, most of the students tend to get puzzled, as now they have officially graduated, but what next?
In university, some students have attended at least one career guideline session or course, and some have work experience. Still, there is a constant fear in their subconscious mind: “Will I be able to survive in the next chapter of my life? Will I become successful?” etc.
By the end of the semester, many people already figured out where they want to go in their careers. But is it just about landing a job?
The answer is “No”! There are some hidden lessons that most graduates aren’t concerned about, but at the end of the day, those lessons will teach them how to survive in the world.
Now the question is: how can someone learn those skills or lessons?
Whether you are an undergraduate or a graduate, there are five books that will help you stay ahead in life after graduation. If you have already graduated, these books are highly recommended for you. No worries, these are not so-called motivational books that make you more frustrated, but also these books are based on real-life scenarios, which ultimately help. Let’s get to know more about it.
- The Almanac of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson
Eric Jorgenson compiled all the valuable insights of Naval’s life into this book, not the author himself. Being successful doesn’t only mean financial freedom; there are many more to acquire. This book provides proper guidance on how to lead a rich and meaningful life from a very young age.
- The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
After graduation, when students get their first job, so many of them face major money management challenges. The heart wants to buy everything with the first salary, but the brain tells us to save as much as possible. In this dilemma, this book gives perfect perception about when to save money, when to spend, how to avoid lifestyle inflation, and so on.
- Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
Students at some point in their lives feel frustrated or lost. Kept thinking maybe after graduation they wouldn’t be able to land their dream career. This sort of thought is pretty much common, but if you get the proper knowledge to get out of this situation, then you will be unbeatable.
In that scenario, Viktor. Frankl’s most popular book, Man’s Search for Meaning, is a must-read. Interestingly, the author himself is a psychiatrist, so you’re getting nuggets of wisdom from the person who will help you to endure unimaginable sufferings.
- What Color Is Your Parachute? by Richard N. Bolles
You might be discouraged by the title of this book, but as we all know, it’s important to not judge a book by its cover. This book is for those who completely lack career direction, personality match, and post-graduation plans. The author also gives the exercises of “Flower Diagram,” self-reflection to identify passions, transferable skills, ideal working environments, and much more.
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
For beginners, building habits is super difficult, but it doesn’t mean it’s next to impossible. On the contrary, we know habit starts with small changes; then what is a speciality in this book? Well, here you will get a complete blueprint to build a habit with scientific proof behind every technique. It’s not so much a boring discussion; it also discusses how interestingly you can make good habits.
However, each book represents a different aspect of adulthood, so that after graduation it becomes easy for students to navigate the new chapter of their lives. So grab these books and start reading to take charge of your future.