Rooting For Each Other

Growing up, my siblings and I had the privilege of living in the same town as my paternal grandparents for our entire pre-college lives. My grandparents have always been a fixture in my day-to-day routine. I'd see them at least once a week growing up. Now, away from home, I call them all the time. Growing up they were at every recital (my Grandma even taught me piano), at every play, at every sports game, and at every birthday party. I have been beyond lucky to have their support. My grandparents have also always been and remain my biggest heroes. Today, I'd like to take a little time to list just a few of the lessons that I've learned from my Grandmother. Family is most important.  Music is one of the most powerful forces in the world and can heal broken hearts. You can't expect to get any better at something if you don't practice.  Send handwritten thank you cards-- and often.  When in doubt, always go for Mexican food. Exercise often and for your entir...

Yesterday my brother asked me for advice. A college Freshman, he's looking a great deal of major decisions in the face. This includes the   major decision. What should he study? Well, it depends what career he wants. Great...what career does he want? How is anyone supposed to really  know the answer to that question at 19? Deciding on a career can be daunting and difficult. Time is money. The pressure is high. So how is one to decide? There is no magic answer; and were there one, I wouldn't purport to having it. Regardless, here's a list of the nine most useful tips I've gathered from talking to a lot  of people about their experiences-- and from just a few of my own. 1. Identify the talents and skills you already have as well as some you'd like to learn. Then, create a chart (or whatever organizational tool floats your boat-- I like charts) like this one with your skills and the jobs that are applicable to those skills.   Take a look at your chart a...