The 2011/2012 school year has begun, and as we are getting to know our schedules, our teachers and even meeting new friends, the time to plan or set goals for this coming year and the years to follow is now!   Many young people have a feeling of invincibility.   The world is mine and all that is with-in it is the thought that goes through our minds.  The reality is that the world is yours and there are so many different scenerios that could play out.  There is no one way to where we want to be in our life.   We only need to start to pay attention to the things that we do in our daily lives that give us joy.  These are usually the things we do best and there is always a way to create a career around that.   Those students who may have older sisters and brothers may have an idea of what happens once senior high school graduation is complete.  It seemed so easy for them, or it may have seemed very hard.   Are there any dreams that your sibling had, yet you notice that they are now ju

The 2011/2012 school year has begun, and as we are getting to know our schedules, our teachers and even meeting new friends, the time to plan or set goals for this coming year and the years to follow is now!   Many young people have a feeling of invincibility.   The world is mine and all that is with-in it is the thought that goes through our minds.  The reality is that the world is yours and there are so many different scenerios that could play out.  There is no one way to where we want to be in our life.   We only need to start to pay attention to the things that we do in our daily lives that give us joy.  These are usually the things we do best and there is always a way to create a career around that.   Those students who may have older sisters and brothers may have an idea of what happens once senior high school graduation is complete.  It seemed so easy for them, or it may have seemed very hard.   Are there any dreams that your sibling had, yet you notice that they are now ju

Image via Wikipedia "A winning effort begins with preparation," Former head coach of the Washington Redskins, Joe Gibbs, said this and I have found this to be the truth.  My goal in this article is to give parents and their students information that can be used to prepare to win.  Henry Ford said," Before everything else getting ready is the secret of success."  Below are several things that parents and their students should do to prepare for life after the tassel has turned and becoming a responsible citizen is the next step.   First my story:  Parents have to realize that all that our young adults learn about money, saving, spending, and giving, comes from what we teach them.  Not so much of what we say, but what we do is what we teach our children.  Even if you are not that good with your money there are several books on the subject and the public library is free.  I have seen so many irresponsible adults in my careers in mortgage refinance and car sales. 

Image via Wikipedia "A winning effort begins with preparation," Former head coach of the Washington Redskins, Joe Gibbs, said this and I have found this to be the truth.  My goal in this article is to give parents and their students information that can be used to prepare to win.  Henry Ford said," Before everything else getting ready is the secret of success."  Below are several things that parents and their students should do to prepare for life after the tassel has turned and becoming a responsible citizen is the next step.   First my story:  Parents have to realize that all that our young adults learn about money, saving, spending, and giving, comes from what we teach them.  Not so much of what we say, but what we do is what we teach our children.  Even if you are not that good with your money there are several books on the subject and the public library is free.  I have seen so many irresponsible adults in my careers in mortgage refinance and car sales.