Recently Graduated College Student Becomes Business CEO

April 16^th, 2020

No matter how “cheesy” it may sound, Brian Cole, is a prime example of how far hard work and dedication can take you in life. He is a Central Michigan Alumni, who graduated with a journalism degree. An entrepreneur with an incredibly strong work ethic paired with years of experience.

“I had an incredible skill for journalism,” Brian explained throughout the interview, “It came naturally to me, but I knew it was not something that I would want to do for the rest of my life.” Upon graduating from Central Michigan University, he landed a more business focused internship in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

After completing the internship with that company, he was offered a full-time position with which he happily accepted. Instantly, he excelled. Gaining more and more respect from his superiors and co-workers with every day that passed.

Flashing back to his school days, Brian mentioned his struggles. He has severe ADHD and refuses to take medication for it. Unfortunately, this is a disorder that does not pair well with a classroom setting.

However, he very quickly realized how to use this disorder as a strength in his work life and believes that is a big reason for his success.

Because of his ADHD, amongst other factors, Brian wakes up between 4:00-5:00 am every day. This is clearly not the most typical timeframe for most Americans and that is exactly why he enjoys it. Because of his early awakening, he chooses to use those extra hours for his benefit and get straight to work.

He is always the first one to arrive, the last one to leave and the hardest working there.

This is something that everyone should strive towards, no matter what stage in life or career they are in. However, Brian made it clear during the interview that this dedication and hard work was only half of his method to success.

The bottom line is finding what works for you and going with your gut. If Brian had not looked into himself and chosen to follow a path that was different than journalism, regardless of his skill in the area, he may not of found such a passion for what he does today.

The accomplishment of coming out of his college graduation, directly into his first internship with which became his first job and proceeded to be his own company, is massive.

Brian skipped up steps in the workforce that many spend years perfecting. Maybe there was a little bit of luck in that, but there was definitely a lot of hard work and passion.

What is even greater than this accomplishment, is the message behind it: Realize in yourself, when something feels right or wrong for you.

When you find what fits, be the hardest worker in that room.