by Rupe | Jul 25, 2018 | Mentoring
Going to college is one of life’s most exciting events, but many students don’t realize it’s more than tuition, studying and fun. It may be the first time they have to manage their own finances. Parents can help by starting the conversation about finances early and teaching good habits while their student is still at home, so that when it’s time to head off to school, both will feel more confident. Here are four ideas that might help:
Source – NFCU
My Comments: Pretty good piece. Good advice.
by Rupe | Jul 2, 2018 | Mentoring
Advice is one thing that is freely given away, but watch that you take only what is worth having. He who takes advice about his savings from one who is inexperienced in such matters, shall pay with his savings for proving the falsity of their opinions.”
Source: Why You Shouldn’t Take Advice From (Almost) Anyone
Comments: Really good piece.
by Rupe | Apr 23, 2018 | Mad Musings, Mentoring
Employees might join companies, but they leave managers. Too many managers view their position as one of entitlement rather than one of responsibility. In days past, managers would focus on developing their employees. Today they are more focused on self-promotion and securing their position.
Source: Employees Don’t Quit Their Job; They Quit Their Boss!
My Comments: Really good piece by Brigette Hyacinth
by Rupe | Jan 19, 2017 | Education, Mentoring
The figures are pretty dramatic. On average, about 50% of students fail to graduate from the college in which they first enroll. (See The Journal of Colege Retention.)
Source: Flunking out of college: Lacking readiness responsibility
My Comments: Really good article if you have a kid in college. Hard topic to read about, but it quite sobering.
by Rupe | Dec 7, 2016 | Education, Mentoring
Keeping the lines of communication open with your college student is key to nurturing a good relationship. Take advantage of the face-to-face time you have with your student this winter break by having the following conversations.
Source: 5 Conversations to Have with Your Student During Winter Break
My Comments: Son will we on his way home; will definitely engage accordingly.
by Rupe | Oct 31, 2016 | Mentoring, Not So Recent Reads
Speaker and author Nicholas Boothman offers tips for making a solid first impression — before it’s too late.
Within seconds of meeting you, people are already making judgments about your personality. Are you hireable? Or dateable? How about friendable? And while it’s technically possible to reverse a bad first impression, it’s not easy. So you’ll want to put your best face forward.
Source: How to make people like you in 4 seconds…
My Comments: Pretty good advice.
