Ten Hallmarks Of Educated People

Most people equate education with someone who has a degree from a major college or university. While this is true a college education or even a Masters Degree will not guarantee success in the Information Age we are living in.

Education is a combination of being book smart and street smart. You must have the proper mindset to succeed. You cannot force someone to learn or give them incentives to learn as some of the educational institutions are doing today. Education is a mindset. You have to want to learn.

The following are ten hallmarks that a person must have to be truly educated.

1. Educated people are those who have learned to think clearly and logically. They are people who give willingly and generously; who forgive others lovingly and graciously.

2. Educated people are those who are keenly aware that responsibilities have higher priorities than privileges; that there is no real security in life but there is an abundance of opportunity.

3. Educated people are those who realize that learning is never completed; that life is a never-ending process of growth.

4. Educated people are those who understand that personal integrity is the cornerstone of character.

5. Educated people are those who have learned that great ideas are more permanent than great wealth; that excellent examples teach more than words.

6. Educated people have discovered that curiosity is the heart of learning, and that curiosity leads to adventure and achievement.

7. Educated people are those who are deeply thankful for everything that they have achieved in life.

8. Educated people are those who welcome, respect and enjoy new challenges, different cultures, unusual customs and opposing opinions.

9. Educated people are those who thirst for additional knowledge, hunger for more truth, and yearn for increased wisdom.

10. Educated people are those who recognize their shortcomings and limitations but focus on their possibilities and opportunities; who appreciate their uniqueness but understand that we are all created equal.

Education is not a privilege for just the wealthy who can afford to go to college. In fact statistics show that many millionaires don't even have a college degree. They are people who were motivated to learn what they needed to in order to start and build a successful business.

Books are free at any library and for people who don't read well most books are on audio. There is a wealth of free information available on the Internet on virtually any field or profession. It doesn't take a lot of money if you want to be educated. It takes motivation!

What successful people have is motivation. The motivation to learn what then need to achieve their goals. Educated people have these ten hallmarks and once you motivate yourself and incorporate them into your everyday life, you'll find that nothing can stop you from achieving the the success you want.