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Tough Love? From Jo
I had put a dozen years into the marketing and advertising field and was burned out. I wanted to leverage the skills to do something more meaningful to me. After 9/11, making a more tangible difference felt important, and so I worked closely with my mentor to ask myself…
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I had put a dozen years into the marketing and advertising field and was burned out. I wanted to leverage the skills to do something more meaningful to me. After 9/11, making a more tangible difference felt important, and so I worked closely with my mentor to ask myself…
Too “Yesterday” to say Thank You?
It’s reasonable to think that as humans, we can only maintain close connection with a limited number of people in our lives and that we tend to prioritize family and close friends, along with some business colleagues and a few key networking contacts. And that...
Is this the “Secret to an Ivy League Offer?” You decide.
The email came into my Inbox, titled, “How to get into an Ivy – Insider Information.” Interesting. I clicked on one of the links and was immediately told how the acceptance rates to the Ivies has gone down dramatically over the past couple of years. Yes, we already...
New Year’s Resolution for Parents
Here’s a New Year’s Resolution suggestion for parents of teenagers and 20-Somethings: Instead of saying, “There’s nothing wrong with not going to college. I don’t have a problem with that,” how about saying, “That’s a great idea. Let’s talk it through!” Cue the smile...
A Bracing Little Speech For The First Day Of HS Sophomore Year
"Welcome to your sophomore humanities class. I'm Joshua Gibbs." "This year, we will be reading early modern literature, which is roughly the 17th century through the 19th century. I have some fairly lofty goals for this class and I hope you do, as well. To be honest,...
How to Morph from Parent to Mentor
How to Morph from Parent to Mentor If your recent college grad has no clue what to do with the coveted college degree, this newsletter is for you. If they haven’t landed the perfect job in the perfect company, living in the perfect city with the perfect room-mates at...
How to ensure your kid is never unemployed
Looking back over 800 clients and 18 years it’s clear that the majority of young people I work with lack practical skills they need to ensure they are never unemployed. Let me say that again. They don’t have the skills they need to never be out of a job. Which means...
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Musings of a Man with a Kid in College – “Make Good Decisions”
There’s an old joke about the 18-year-old who says “my parents are so dumb.” Then he turns 25 and says, “I can’t believe how much smarter my parents got in five years.” I sigh every time I hear it. There are certain rules to parenting a young adult. The first one, and...
New Technology – New Services
College Search and Application Organization Just Got Easier When asked if I like technology I generally have one clear answer, "Yes, if it's going to improve my life." If it's going to add stress, or more To Do's, or waste time, I'm not a big fan. That being said,...
How are your kids surviving and thriving without structure – for the first time in their lives?
How are your kids surviving and thriving without structure – for the first time in their lives? Nap-time, playtime, nursery school, class schedules, coach practices, music lessons, summer programs, tutor sessions, college classes, exams, internships, jobs. All of...
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