31/08/2025
What an incredible UJ Optometry Student Conference this has been that was hosted by both Cooper Vision and Essilor Luxottica. These final year Optometry Students are going to take the industry by storm. To all the young students in the eyecare industry, here are some personal entrepreneurial lessons learnt over the years:1. All you going to get is an opportunity. It is up to you to make it count.2. Some seeds you sow may take a longer time to produce a harvest, whereas others harvest immediately. Know the seasons.3. Always remember how far you’ve come & what you already have had to overcome in the process.4. Ask for help. Don’t allow your pride get in the way of your progress.5. Be decisive. 6. Don’t prolong things that require your immediate attention/action.7. Put yourself in a position where you can Create or Attract the opportunities you want. 8. Be intentional with the kind of influence you want to be surrounded by as well as the kind of team you want to work with. 9. Be very clear on what sets you apart from everyone else. Then constantly harness it & put it into the market. 10. Believe in yourself more than anything else.
