Life Planning

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    This Class Should be MANDATORY

    ByMichael

    The Core Classes – English, Math, Science and History

    These core classes in high school are supposed to either prepare you for college or life after high school.

    As a college educated person, these core classes prepare you to have a wide knowledge base in addition to understanding the world at a very high level in your chosen field but also at a substantial level in other disciplines. The way in which a chemist describes the world is going to be very different than the way an English major or a Sociology major does. Being exposed to these “other” areas is thus part of the intellectual growth of going to college.

    In my opinion, today’s education is missing the most important core class.

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    Staying Balanced in the Middle of Chaos

    ByMichael

    It has begun.The annual ritual of children returning to school.It doesn’t matter whether it is the first year of kindergarten or the last year of college, it marks a turning point in our lives for both the student and the parent.With that starting day, it is an evolution of days, weeks and weekends filled with activities – Dances, plays, football and volleyball and many other school related activities.

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    Is College Still Worth It?

    ByMichael

    Just two weeks.

    That is all you have left until they leave. You have thought about this for 18 years. Sending your son or daughter to college. You saved and planned for the cost and now the day has come when it is time to walk back to the car and make the drive home after moving them into the beginning of their next step in life.

    No, they will not be there magically as if it was a dream when you get home.

    This begins a step towards their future life and it is time to let them go.

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    Which Way Are You Going?

    ByMichael

    DOES IT MATTER?

    One of the questions that I am often asked in general conversations is “where should I be investing my money now?”.

    My answer is always the same.

    “That would be hard for me to answer since I do not know what goals you are trying to reach with your money.”

    The questioner then follows up with, “well it doesn’t matter, I just wanted to know what you thought was a good investment right now.”

    Without having a plan, the odds are high that your future is much like a Financial Zombie!

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    The Ups and Downs of Getting Fit

    ByMichael

    Sunday morning at about 9:00AM Dallas time I will start my journey for the Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon by going down the hill at the Cuvaison Carneros Winery in Napa County to turn left and ascend up Butt-Burner Hill. It is ONLY 3/10’s of a mile but for me, it might be more like running the steps with Rocky. When I get to the top, I will see three things. Off to my left about 20+ miles will be the San Francisco Bay, and for the next 2 miles, the view is incredible. Check out my Instagram account and I will focus on getting a picture of the view and the other two things I will see.

    This past Wednesday at Executive Toastmasters, Mark Siegel, DTM gave the week’s inspiration. With his permission, I have incorporated into this week’s blog. Thanks Mark!
    While you are busy celebrating the 4th of July or just taking some time for yourself and your family over the long holiday weekend, I would like for you to take a simple quiz. The rules are easy, answer the questions below taking no more than a few seconds on each question. Be truthful and no using Google!