8 fire careers lessons we can learn from Beyoncé - Debut

8 fire careers lessons we can learn from Beyoncé - Debut This post is written by a member of the Debut Student Publisher Network. Read on for Tashas  thoughts on careers lessons we can learn from Beyoncé:   Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter. Shes an artist, a mogul, a boss-ass b**** and an all-round inspiration. Here are some things we can learn from one and only Queen Bey on how we can further ourselves in our careers. Stay gracious, peeps. 1. Always be resilient, don’t give up on your dreams 23 years ago, a pint-sized Beyoncé was part of girl group Girls Tyme and competed in Star Search, a popular TV talent show. Later on, she would say that this was a a  â€˜defining moment’ in her childhood. Why? Because Girls Tyme lost. She learnt that  â€œyou could work super hard and give everything you have and lose. So, accept that part of the journey  sometimes involves not winning. You’ll face rejection, but that doesn’t mean that you’re not good enough.It just means that this  particular winning  title wasn’t the one meant for you. 2. Don’t limit yourself Beyoncé doesnt sleep on the success of her previous albums. Every record shes released has seen her pushing harder, innovating and setting the bar higher each time. It’s for that very reason it makes the world go nuts every time she drops a bomb track. 3. Assert yourself When Beyoncé  said“I’m not bossy. I’m the boss, she taught  us to not be afraid of labels. Don’t be afraid to be a leader in the fear of other people’s judgement when you know you’re capable of getting the job done. Be fearless. 4. Dont be afraid, be a diva In her hit Diva, Queen Bey proclaims  â€˜a diva is a female version of a hustler’. Be prepared to hustle in order to get what you want out of your career. 5. Believe in yourself even if no one else does After the disbandment of Destiny’s Child, Beyoncé had trouble convincing executives at Columbia Records to release her debut album. In 2003, I had my first solo album. But when I played it through for my record label, they told me I didnt have one hit on my album, she recalled. I guess they were kinda right. I had five.” Which just goes to show, never doubt in your abilities and keep believing in your work even if no one else does! 6. Have an alter ego to channel in those moments for when you don’t feel confident You may be having a sucky day but you have to give a presentation and you’re just not feeling 100%. Beyoncé created her own alter ego, Sasha Fierce as a way to feel fearless and confident on stage when performing. So, create your own Sasha Fierce to channel for those moments and the confidence within yourself will surely follow afterwards. 7. Be prepared to make sacrifices for the dream, it’s all a part of the process Beyoncé  works tirelessly in order to reach her dreams, dedicating  her whole life to her singing career. Whether it was going on the road to perform to attending a performing arts school to performing in the church choir, the artist sacrificed a normal childhood for her ambition. As Bey shows us, we have to be fully invested to be the best at what we do. No pain, no gain. 8. Make your health a priority Beyoncés protegé, Sophie Beem revealed that Beyoncé’s best kept secret behind her killer performances is to run and sing on the treadmill daily. This apparently  builds your stamina so you’re able to sing and dance at the same time. Having a healthy regime is a surefire way to enable you to be able to perform your best flawlessly. Were not telling you to channel her Ivy Park line, but it probably wouldnt hurt. Follow Tasha  on Twitter @tasha_okeke Connect with Debut on  Facebook  and  Twitter