Things We Only Inherit From Our Teachers

1. Hard work pays off

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Our teachers share a variety of knowledge and life lessons, throughout our time in education, and this list is going to look at the lessons we pick up from our teachers. Perhaps one of the most important is, 'hard work pays off'. This is definitely a life lesson that rings true for a lot of people, and helps motivate individuals to strive for the best results in life.

2. Equal treatment

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Another key lesson we get taught, often from a young age, is to 'treat others how you would like to be treated' (equal treatment). This particular lesson is important for the development, and maintenance of friendships and/or relationships. Treating people as equals, allows you to garner respect from them, and also builds a strong foundation for a great connection.

3. Good team-working skills

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Team work is often a skill that is taught during early education, and is developed as you grow and progress, within your personal and professional life. These particular skills, are important for your personal development, and gives you a great strength to showcase within the workplace. You will often be expected to work efficiently within a group setting.

4. Never be afraid to make mistakes

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Making mistakes is a normal part of day-to-day life, and people often struggle with the concept of making a mistake, and having to deal with the consequences. However, it is okay to make mistakes, as long as you're able to learn from them and develop as an individual. Your time within education is bound to be filled with a variety of mistakes, and you should never feel ashamed about them.

5. You can achieve anything

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Teachers are there to support and nurture you, and you should feel as though you're being provided with quality education. Another key lesson we get taught, is the fact that we 'can achieve anything'. It is easy for a teacher to say this, but it takes real skill to instil this method of thinking into a student's mind. Having this style of thought process, will open up all kinds of opportunities for you.

6. Stay true to yourself

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Individuality is an important element of any person's life, and this is often supported throughout education. You are often taught, that you should 'stay true to yourself', and respect others no matter how they identify etc. It is important to stay true to yourself, even if you do experience bullying and/or harassment, as you will attract like-minded people who will support you no matter what.

7. Make smart decisions

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You will make millions of decisions throughout your lifetime, with some having a negative impact, and others being more positive. Effective decision-making is a key skill that teachers will attempt to share with us, and will try to put into practice. This can be be via practical tasks e.g. exams and other rational thinking activities, or emotional-based tasks e.g. constructive criticism.

8. We can't control everything

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Control is another key part of life, and we all like to believe that we have control over everything within our lives. However, we are often taught that, 'we can't control everything'. This is an important lesson to remember, as it is 100% true, we can't control everything within our lives (no matter how much we'd like to). This lesson will help you remain grounded, and keep a clear mindset.

9. Change is inevitable

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This next lesson somewhat links to the last point, and it is: 'change is inevitable'. Once you accept this concept, you will be able to enjoy everything life has to offer, and really make the most out of any opportunity that comes your way! If you accept the majority of changes that present themselves, you will often find that your life will progress in a positive manner.

10. Accountability

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Another important lesson we are taught, is the concept of 'accountability'. Being able to take accountability for your actions, showcases a great level of maturity. This is often seen as a respectable aspect of someone's personality, and it just showcases to people that you can be trusted (especially if something doesn't go to plan and/or you're working within a group setting).

11. You are special

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Similarly to staying true to yourself, you should always remember that 'you are special'. This particular lesson is taught from an early age, and often sticks with you throughout early education. By keeping this teaching within your mind, you will be able to progress through life with high levels of self-confidence and self-worth. Being confident within yourself, allows you to have a positive outlook on life.

12. Make the most of each opportunity

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The next lesson we are often taught, is to 'make the most of each and every opportunity'. This is perhaps one of the most important lessons to remember, as you should be able to grasp any opportunity that comes your way, and work it to your advantage. Opportunities can and will arise within your personal and professionals lives, and you need to be able to grab them with both hands!

13. Organization matters

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Organisation skills are often taught by our teachers, and can range from basic desk tidying, to time-management and scheduling. Having strong organizational skills, allows you to develop both personally and professionally, and really opens up opportunities for you (within the workplace). Organization is a great transferable skill, as it can be used to help tidy your home/living space.

14. Pave your own way

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You will often hear the phrase: 'pave your own way', and it can be quite a confusing concept when you're a child. However, it is definitely something you begin to understand, once you enter into adulthood. The concept of 'paving your own way', can be applied to your personal and professional lives, and is a great way of motivating yourself to progress, grow and succeed.

15. You can make a difference

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Teachers will often remind you that 'you can make a difference', and this is 100% possible (no matter how big the difference may be). Change can come about in many different ways, and although you may feel like you're too insignificant/powerless to participate in this, that is not the case at all. When you're united with like-minded people, who want to support the same cause of action, change is more likely to happen.

16. Remain trustworthy

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Being a trustworthy person, is important for maintaining personal and professional relationships, as it showcases to other people that you are a well-rounded and positive individual. Building trust with other people will take time, but it can be broken quickly if someone feels misled, so it is increasingly important to remain trustworthy (in order to maintain any trust you have built-up with other people).

17. Structure is critical

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Going onto the topic of time-management, we come to the next teaching, which is 'structure is critical'. And it is true, structure is critical for daily life and learning, as it provides you with an efficient (daily) routine. Structure is also a fundamental part of planning meetings, discussions, social events, networking and company outings etc.

18. Remain observant

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A key lesson that isn't always spoken about, is to 'remain observant'. Being observant is important for the development of your education, and your overall intake of information. This particular skill, is important for both your personal and professional growth and development, as it allows you to actively engage in conversations and provide relevant feedback etc.

19. Don't be afraid to ask questions

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Questions are the basis of learning and education, at their very core, and you should never be afraid to ask questions (no matter what level of education you're within). Asking questions is one of the key ways to expand your knowledge, and reiterate any points of information you're unsure about. Even if you think that your questions may be considered stupid/unnecessary, don't feel afraid to ask them!

20. Always try your best

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This point somewhat links to the teaching of believing in yourself, which is to 'always try your best'. This particular lesson, is something you should always keep in mind within your daily life, and shouldn't feel defeated if you're best doesn't seem like enough. Your best efforts will always be appreciated by the right people, and you will never be ashamed for your work.

21. Stay motivated

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As you've probably picked up on, motivation is an important element of life, and is often taught during our time within education. Motivation is the key part of progressing, and developing within your personal and professional life, and it is something that is often affected by personal situations. You can improve your motivation via a range of methods, as well as improving other peoples'.

22. Support others

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Support is a fundamental part of building up and maintaining a working relationship, whether it's professional or personal. You should feel supported by people within your life, but you should also provide support for those people as well. Support can come in many forms, including: heart-to-heart conversations, phone calls, days out and physical affection.

23. Give respect, to get respect

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This teaching links back to the concept of equal treatment, and it is: 'giving respect, to gain respect'. Respect is 100% something that should be earned, but it is also something that should be given out to others. Of course there will be some cases where respect is not an option, and these are the times when you should remove yourself from the situation.

24. The best things in life aren't material

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Material and luxury items are a nice aspect of life, and can bring certain levels of joy, but this does not mean that they are the most important things in life. In fact, the most important things in life, are not material possessions. The most important things are personal connections and relationships with people (friends, family and romantic partners).

25. Maintain a positive attitude

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Your attitude can often showcase a lot of your personality to other people, and may have positive and negative impacts on every element of your life. This is why it is important to maintain a positive (mental) attitude, as you'll be more likely to have a boost in energy and general mood, which will often rub off onto other people (and improve their day/evening).

26. Don't be afraid of leadership

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Leadership is an important skill to have throughout every element of life, and it is something that shouldn't be shied away from (especially within a professional sense). Leadership can range from: smaller class discussions and presentations, to fully fledged business meetings, work discussions and company events/general networking. Never shy away from potential leadership, as it can open up so many opportunities for you!

27. There is no shame in showing emotions

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Emotions are a foundational part of being a human being, and you should never be ashamed of showcasing them. This is a key lesson that we're taught at a young age, however it isn't as reinforced as some of the other lessons on this list. Showing emotions is completely normal, and you should never be ashamed for being an emotional individual (no matter where you are).

28. Time-management is important

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Going back to the topic of organization, we are often reminded that time-management is an extremely important skill to establish, develop and maintain. Time-management is essential to success within every aspect of life, and it is a great skill to have, when establishing a daily routine for yourself and/or your family members. Having a set routine, will give you life some structure as well.

29. Believe in yourself

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A key element of success, is to 'believe in yourself'. This lesson is initially shared with us from the beginning of our education, and is reinforced throughout our educational lives (from kindergarten, all the way to college/university). It is often the main method of support and motivation, between teachers and their students, and it is often the one thing that sticks in your mind.

30. Push yourself

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Finally, and perhaps the most important lesson, is to 'push yourself'. This is in reference to your personal and professional life, and being motivated enough to exit your comfort zone. This is an important skill to have, especially within your career, as it will allow you to thrive within your workplace e.g. leading group discussions/meetings and asking for a promotion.