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Don’t Let Your Kid Take the Easy Path

Some parents see their kids with rose-colored glasses. Their children can do no wrong, as far as they’re concerned. Their potential is limitless, and they remind them of that constantly. But...

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Don't Lie to Yourself

For years, I convinced myself (and others) that I was destined for a successful career in finance. I loved the idea of wearing a suit and tie to work daily, with a briefcase in hand, while I...

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Career Feels

Abigail Shrier contributed an essay to the recent weekend edition of the Wall Street Journal, drawing up on her new book, “Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up.” The title...

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Clues of Motivation

 

One of the most frequent conversations I’ve had over the past two decades has been around this question: What do I do to figure out what to do? I had the same question, so I’m not...

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Underemployment and Failure to Launch

 

I’ve lost count of how often I’ve received emails or calls from parents of mid to late twenty-somethings sharing their concerns about their child’s arrested development. The story...

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Overwhelmed by Transition

 

My oldest kid will graduate high school in roughly fifteen months, and I’m already fielding questions about his future plans on a daily basis. If he’s feeling anxious at this point,...

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Overwhelmed by Comparison

Recently, I had the opportunity to deliver a series of interactive assemblies to the freshman class at a local high school. During each of the four separate sessions, older student leaders...

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When in Doubt, Serve Humanity

 

Not too long ago, I spent the better part of a year doing research into the challenges young adults had in making the transition to self-reliant adulthood. Every single one of them shared...

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Break the Mold on Purpose

 

Throughout every stage of my life, from elementary school to living in the suburbs in my forties, I’ve had a reputation and a persona. It’s changed over the years, from the quiet one to...

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Future Mistakes #15: Proving Yourself

 

Have you ever worn the “wrong thing”? 

I remember once proudly wearing a brand new outfit my sister convinced me was “cool” and “hot.” I was in 8th grade,...

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