High school is a phase for learning general knowledge – but it sure doesn’t always teach you what you actually need to survive life. My biggest protest is how we spend years learning how to write formal essays to prep you for college. Then you graduate college, and pretty much everyone I know hasn’t writtenContinue reading “What You Learn in High School: Looking Back as an Adult”
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Why Learn Financial Literacy From a Young Age
In today’s unpredictable economy, financial literacy is more important than ever. Housing costs consist of a much bigger portion of our income than it did two generations ago. Yet, many young people graduate high school without understanding how to budget, invest, or manage debt. Even if students haven’t started their first job or applied forContinue reading “Why Learn Financial Literacy From a Young Age”
How to Conquer Your Fears
Fear is scary. It can physically and mentally cripple you. For example, people have gotten stage fright and forgotten their lines while standing, momentarily paralyzed on the stage. Have you had a similar experience? What are you afraid of? Everyone is afraid of something. The harder part is facing your fears and conquering them. TheContinue reading “How to Conquer Your Fears”