We really do learn what it takes to be a successful adult when we are kids in school. It's easy to forget those lessons, though. Here are 7 that could help you out today.

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7 Lessons You Might
have Missed in School…
…That
could really
help you
out as an
adult

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learn from
your teacher
(and the
crossing guard,
and the
janitor, etc.)

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Those who have a few
grey hairs probably have
some experience to go
with it. Don’t get
blinded by the flashy
stories of 20-year-old
internet millionaires.
Learn from the people
who have put in the time
and effort and are willing
to share with you.

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enjoy
recess

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Life isn’t always easy, so
when you have the
opportunity for some
fun – take it. You don’t
have to go skydiving
every weekend, just find
the simple pleasures
that you enjoy, and
enjoy them more.

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keep your
hands to
yourself

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The first step towards
getting respect is giving it.
That means respecting the
people around you,
physically and
metaphorically. If you
want to connect with
others, make them feel safe
and comfortable first.

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sit with
different
kids at
lunch

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These days, it’s easy to
surround ourselves with
people who think, act, and
behave just like us. That’s
a mistake because the
world is vast, and diverse
perspectives can lead to
new solutions and a lot
more fun.

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do your
homework

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There’s no way to get
around the fact that
learning takes time and
effort. But when you
learn something new,
new opportunities
open up before you.

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there is a time
to color inside
the lines, and a
time to ignore
them

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You’ll spend your whole
life figuring out which is
which, but just being aware
that both have value is a
pretty good place to start.
There’s not one way to
color the world.

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make
naptime
your
friend

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Sometimes we think
that we have to work
harder and push more
to find success. Often,
we just need to take a
nap, maybe have some
milk and cookies, and
then start again.

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I’m still trying to learn and
apply the lessons of school
in life and in business.
When I’m not making pithy
powerpoints, I help
professionals harness the
power of relationships so
that they can work more
easily and efficiently.
Come see what I’m working
on over at iamdfish.com
-D. Fish
@dfishrockstar