I'm Finally Using My College Degree (Just Not the Way I Expected) | EP. 238

Three years after graduating from college, I've realized something surprising: I use my college degree every single day—but not in the way I originally expected.In this episode of The Positivity Hour, I reflect on earning my degrees in Sociology and African American Studies and how those experiences continue to shape the way I approach life and business. While I don't directly use my degree in my day-to-day work, I absolutely use the mindset it took to earn it.College during the COVID-19 pandemic taught me how to work through uncertainty, persevere when things got difficult, stay disciplined, and continue moving forward even when the finish line felt far away. Those lessons have become the foundation for how I run Darshaun Smith Productions today.I also share one of the most valuable mindsets I learned from my professor, Dr. Louise Seamster. When you're doing work where progress isn't always visible—whether that's building a business, researching, writing, or creating—it's important to write down what you've accomplished over time. Seeing your progress on paper reminds you that your effort is leading somewhere, even when the results aren't immediate.To close the episode, I talk about how I'm applying this lesson to my own business in 2026. As I continue updating my website, refining my sales funnel, and improving the systems behind Darshaun Smith Productions, I'm reminded that meaningful progress is often built through hundreds of small improvements—not one giant breakthrough.If you've ever questioned whether your past experiences still matter or wondered if your hard work is paying off, this episode is a reminder that every challenge teaches you something valuable. Sometimes the greatest thing you gain isn't a title or a job—it's the mindset that helps you build the life you truly want.Keep showing up. Keep tracking your progress. And remember, success is built one step at a time.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 INTRO / PODCAST OVERVIEW1:00 MAIN TOPIC / THE MIND-FRAME COLLEGE TAUGHT ME11:16 LET'S GET PERSONAL / HOW I USE THIS IN MY BUSINESS AND LIFE15:28 WISDOME FROM AN OG / ALEX HORMOZI QUOTE FROM AN EVENT18:00 OUTRO / AND NEW SONG SNIPPETVISIT MY WEBSITE TODAY: And book a shoot!!https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ VIEW ALL MY SOCIAL LINKS:https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_godNow do yourself a favor and like, subscribe, dislike, unsubscribe, hate comment, share, or report, I don't care what you do, as long as you are staying positive at the end of the day, that's all that really matters. I love and appreciate you all my #PositivitiyGang members, stay safe and most of all stay positive. #Peace✌🖖🤟 #115550 #pg-ent #thepositivitygod #the_positivity_god #StayPositive #PositivityGangEnterprise #Positivity #Darshaunsmith VISIT MY WEBSITE TODAY:https://www.dsmithproductions.com/ VIEW ALL MY SOCIAL LINKS:https://linktr.ee/The_positivity_god