Why Didn't They Teach Me This In School - Money and life management

This is Cary's last podcast episode. In the episode he reinforces the thought that he has tried to drive home during the last 2 years - money management and life management is all up to you (and no-one else)!

In this episode, Cary discusses the meaning of his self-invented quote and how it can help you live a more fulfilling life.

As the year is coming to a close, Cary is providing you with 7 quick thoughts that hopefully will help you live a better life in 2022.

One of Cary's quickest and most important episodes. Important because if you listen to this one and take it to heart, you will change your approach to how you live your life.

There is no doubt you have found yourself in the wrong place at the wrong time. And, other times you have found yourself in the right place at the right time. In this episode, Cary explains why the majority of time you are making choices that put you in these positions.

Your entire life you will be meeting new people and developing relationships with them. You will also be making decisions based on your relationships with people. In this episode, Cary gives you 3 important insights about people that will effect you throughout your life.

Relationships are important and sometimes very difficult to understand. In this episode, Cary discusses an approach to making relationships work for you.

Your life can be greatly enhance by developing strong relationships with both friends and family. In this episode, Cary talks about making your home family and friend-friendly.

In this episode Cary shifts his focus to relationships and family. He talks about a unique perspective on making the decision to marry and whether or not you should live with someone prior to marriage. The focus over the next few episodes will continue to be on relationships and family.

Emotional intelligence is more important to your success than your IQ. In this episode, Cary defines and discusses what is emotional intelligence and why its so important.

Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, you will be in social situations just about every day of your life. In this episode, Cary gives you some important tips on how to improve your social skills regardless of your affinity for social situations.

Effective communication skills are essential in any job you have. While it's impossible to develop them thru just a 5 minute discussion, Cary highlights the 4 different means of communication you need to become adept at.

There is good and bad in everyone. In this episode, Cary talks about learning as much from people who exhibit bad behavior as you learn from those who exhibit good behavior.

Listening is a skill. And, its a skill that very few people fully develop. In this episode Cary gives you some little known tips that will definitely make you a more effective listener.

Let's face it - street smarts beat book smarts every time. In this episode, Cary discusses the importance of developing your street smarts.

In this episode, Cary discusses the importance of asking lots of questions and taking advantage of all the training opportunities offered when you start a new job.

In this episode, Cary discusses the importance of following up quickly and how it can help you succeed in life and at work.

Some people think it makes them look smarter by not taking notes. Cary discusses the importance of taking notes in both personal and professional situations.

In this episode Cary lets you in on a unique and effective networking strategy. If used properly, this strategy will benefit both you and others you come in contact with.

If you listen to this episode, there is absolutely no doubt that you will develop the interview skills needed to get any job!

People often get nervous meeting someone the first time. And, rightfully so. They want to leave a good first impression. In this episode, Cary discusses the importance of making a good first impression and some tips on doing so.

Even though you may not think so, it's very clear to those around you when you "skip" work or school. In this episode, Cary offers his perspective on this thought.

When working with people, be a chameleon and adapt to their work style. In this episode Cary talks about how doing this will benefit you both in the work place and at home.

Why would you treat everyone like they are your customer? Cary discusses the rationale and importance of doing so in the latest episode of "Why didn't they teach me this in school"?

Unfortunately, not everyone takes pride in their work. In this episode, Cary discusses the importance in taking pride in work and everything you do.

This episode focuses on 2 unique thoughts about "hard work" - it's worth a listen!

There are so many instances in life where you need to speak up to make whatever is important to you happen. In this episode, Cary uses a couple of interesting examples to drive that point home.

Yes - I know it seems obvious that you should "choose to care". But please take a few minutes to listen to how choosing to care can help others but also help you develop as a person.

We all have stress in our lives. And, we all are trying to find ways to effectively deal with it. In this episode, Cary discusses 6 ways to positively deal with stress.

Contrary to what others have told you (and you may have advised others), Cary believes in sweating the small stuff. He explains his thought process in this episode.

There is a distinct difference between confidence and cockiness. This quick episode helps you realize where you are on the confidence/cockiness spectrum.

No doubt you've met many people with a "do as I say, not as I do" attitude. In this episode, Cary discusses how you can make sure you are not one of those people and back your words with the proper actions.

There are very few things that feel better than having a good laugh. In this episode, Cary discusses 4 ways to bring humor to your life.

Important decisions shouldn't be taken lightly. And, you need to be methodical in making those decisions. In this episode, Cary takes you thru a quick, effective way to make both professional and personal decisions.

At some point in your life, you've had a hobby. In this quick episode, Cary talks about sticking with it throughout your life.

Exercising is a positive addiction. In this episode, Cary provides an interesting perspective on the benefits of exercising.

In this episode Cary not only talks about the importance of having goals but also lays out 5 easy steps to effectively developing and managing them.

It's difficult to admit your weaknesses. But clearly you have them. And, of course you have strengths. In this episode, Cary discusses using your honest understanding of your strengths and weaknesses to make life and career decisions.

We all make mistakes. As long as you learn from them, you'll be OK. In this episode, Cary talks about rebounding from the errors you make in life.

It's up to you to make sure you don't rest on your laurels and move forward in your life. So many people and organizations get too content with what they've accomplished and where they are in life that they forget to do this. This episode should help you avoid this error.

For some reason, people forget to celebrate their successes in life. In this episode, Cary talks about taking the time to celebrate your successes.

There is no doubt that people with good people skills live a happier more successful life. In this episode, Cary details the 4 things that will enable you to develop your people skills.

We all know we need to be polite. But, are we polite to everybody, all the time? In this episode Cary not only talks about the importance of being polite but gives you 2 life examples where it really did pay off!

Proofreading is a forgotten step by many people when using written communication. In this episode, Cary makes some quick important points on the topic and ends with a humorous embarrassing mistake he made in life.

Planning and prioritizing is an essential part of effectively managing your life. In this episode, Cary tells you about a system that works for him and hopefully opens you eyes to developing a system that works for you.

Some people believe they can't change from their procrastinating ways to being more proactive. Today's discussion centers around examples of the differences between the two and how you can positively change your behavior.

There is no doubt that at some point in your life you have had to be extremely persistent to get something done. In today's episode, Cary brings up some real life examples for you to relate to.

After listening to this episode, it will be difficult to not exude passion and be positive as you approach life. Take the few minutes and see if you agree!

This episode moves the podcast into another important area that they don't teach you in school - life management. Cary discusses how he realized the importance of life management and how you can improve yours by taking action.