Hello there. I’m a guy in my late teens(recent high school grad). I’m the youngest in my family and I feel useless to be honest. I can’t support myself at any level. My family doubts if I’ll be able to succeed in the course I want in university (it’s an engineering course).
I still feel like a baby but I have the desire to change . But change is hard.
The only time I can move out of the house is when university starts (which is a yr from now ).
How do I carve a path for myself where I can succeed ?
work really, really hard. For yourself first, and for others toward the goal of your own success. Thats all you can control, and it will take you far. Also, realize you have 10 years before anyone really expects anything of you.
Go get a job until you leave for college. Maybe in retail or food something you can get some experience in for job opportunities while at school. And save as much money as possible it will come in handy when away.
You toss out ALL the bullshit in your life.
You learn discipline. You dedicate your time and effort towards your goals. Every day.
If your math skills aren’t on par, you sit your ass down and improve. If you need a tutor to help, you take the initiative and get one.
Even daily tasks, you get up and get them done. No one should need to ask you. If your clothes need washed, wash them. Trash needs taken out, you do it. Grass needs cut, cut it.
Goals are what you work for. Everything else is just noise.
One step at a tlime
Network and make connections in college. So many people leave school with fancy degrees but are like ok, now what?
++man
My question to you is “what is success to you?”
Is it to be financially stable? If yes, go get a job or work hard at your job. Show up on time. Don’t goof around. Be reliable. If someone asks you to pick up a shift, pick up the shift. Become the go-to guy and your family and boss will see that.
Is it to be educated? Study. Clean your room and desk area. Read a book from time to time instead of watch TV or play games or go out with friends. Be content in being content. A night in the house reading will show your family that when you go to school you aren’t just going to party.
Is it to be respected? Be respectful. Be helpful. Be trustworthy. If you say you are going to do something, do it. Not later, now. If your mom asks you to take out the trash, do it now, not when you finish your show. If they trust you to do what you say, they will trust you to be successful.
Is it to have a family and raise great kids? Be a great dad/husband/son. Be the person you want your future kids to grow up to be.
Final thing, change your Reddit name. “Whiskyb0y” makes it appear your priorities are not in education and success but just partying with your friends.
Lol I’ve never and will probably never drink whisky