The College Strategy - How to Identify and Go After What You Want with Linnita Hosten

Published: Jan. 3, 2020, 2:26 a.m.

Let's start this off with the false narrative that is being fed to most people in the world.

"If you go to college and finish then you'll get a good-paying job."

You can flip this many ways that include taking a course to make six figures or doing a Facebook ad to get 100,000 people on your email list this weekend. The bottom line is that the false narrative tell you that "if you do x then y WILL happen". What many find after failed attempts to follow the narrative is that the WILL should be exchanged with a POSSIBLY.

This is a pitfall because there is no blueprint for success handed to us when we graduate high school. We come across a lot of promises and narratives but no guarantees. When you hit this point in life there is one question that today's guest said you should ask.

"How can I be used?"

Linnita dropped gems in this episode that included building a portfolio and what drew her to work in this industry. She gives you a clear description of Perception vs. Reality.

Award-winning keynote speaker and college success strategist, Linnita Hosten, is the author of The College Strategy. The high-energy edutainer provides content-packed and research-based success strategy programming for organizations, universities and community groups.

Linnita’s passion for success strategy extends beyond traditional students to supporting military personnel, Job Corp participants and returning citizens.

Her achievements have been recognized by the Prince George’s County Social Innovation Fund, University of Maryland University College Alumni Association, Indie Author Legacy Awards, and more.

Linnita received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communication from Towson University and a masters of science degree in Nonprofit Management and Association Leadership from the University of Maryland University College.

When not on stage, you can find the pescetarian in the produce section at Wegmans; browsing online for the perfect fit; diving in a good book or enjoying the company of her favorite college mentee—her sister, Makenzie.

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