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It is the parents.

Let me say this again.

It is the parents.

It is the parents who allow the present system of over-inflated grades and “no leveling” to continue.

Little “Hunter” or Little “Maybelline” gets a B- in math and the bottom falls out of the world.

The parents rush to the teach to [...]

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The other day, I heard someone giving advice to a young person,

“Yah, your uncle is connected.  You should see if  he can get on the fire department.  It’s a great job with super benefits.  After a while, you should be able to arrange your hours to work only three days a week and then [...]

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What happens to entitled youth?

On April 28, 2012 By

In a recent report, almost half of twenty somethings are unemployed or underemployed.  In other words, they don’t make enough to live independently.  They must be supported, in whole or part, by Mom and/or Dad.

Feel sorry for these young people?

They are completely screwed!

They are completely screwed because they don’t realize how completely [...]

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Who’s your daddy?

On April 1, 2012 By

You can grow up well adjusted and successful as an orphan.

You can grow up well adjusted and successful in a single family home.

You can grow up well adjusted and successful with two moms or two dads.

You can grow up well adjusted and successful with teenage parents.

It’s possible but [...]

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How to live like a millionaire

On March 17, 2012 By

Be an Action Principles(R) Champion and living the life of a millionaire is YOUR CHOICE.

It is in your MIND.

Millionaires eat in great restaurants.

Many of the best restaurants participate in “Restaurant Week” promotions with lunches in the $20 range and dinners in the $30 range.  Most of the best restaurants have luncheon [...]

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Who will hire the entitled?

On March 14, 2012 By

In the good old flush times of affirmative action, companies felt a moral obligation to give everyone a shot.

Yes, if the 47 year old grandmother wants to be a firefighter, why not?

Yes, if the boy wants to be on the girl’s swim team, why not?

Yes, if dad wants nine [...]

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How to raise a superior child?

On March 13, 2012 By

Don’t follow the crowd.  If you follow the crowd, you will raise an average child.  Average American children are going to have a very rough time competing in the coming decades.

You don’t pat little Emily on the head for getting all A[s] when you know that almost every kid in the class is getting [...]

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How to win right now and forever

On March 11, 2012 By

Assess where you are in your life.

Who are you?  Know thyself.  Know what thy wants from your one life.

Will you choose your own path or will you allow others and circumstances to dictate your days?

Winners take control.  Winners never willingly relinquish control.  When winners are temporarily stopped, they regain control as quickly [...]

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Here is the starting point – you READ.

You READ.

All education is ultimate self-education.  You READ.

The average person reads LESS THAN ONE BOOK PER YEAR.

The average Fortune 500 CEO reads SIXTY – 60 – BOOKS PER YEAR.

No one is hiding knowledge from you.  Anything that you want to [...]

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Why you should hide your talents?

On February 26, 2012 By

You are a good looking girl.

We get it.

You do not have to pierce your lip.

You are a muscular guy.

We get it.

You don’t have to wear a tight shirt.

You went to Stanford.

We get it.

You don’t have to put down USC.

You are a black [...]

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