Comments on: Are You Falling Into These 7 Conventional Lifestyle Traps?

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The Trappings: Part 1 — College Is A Good Idea « An Seanchas Finn — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:30:42 +0000

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By: Jonathan Wondrusch

Jonathan Wondrusch — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:55:59 +0000

You're not alone! I certainly have my own opinions about the "Must go to college" mentality, but the biggest problem with it that I can see is how much people are pressured into it from parents AND from peers.

"Oh you're not going to college? What's wrong with you?!" That type of question should not exist. It makes sense when you've decided on a path, but throwing anywhere from $10k-50k+ down the hole without a purpose seems like lunacy to me.

In an (my) ideal world, the system would focus on finding and honing talents and skills, then going to college if it is necessary to achieve dreams and goals, or a career demands it.

(And even if Chico isn't the best bang for the buck, it's still a fun place to go college, eh?)

By: Jonathan Wondrusch

Jonathan Wondrusch — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:55:00 +0000

You’re not alone! I certainly have my own opinions about the “Must go to college” mentality, but the biggest problem with it that I can see is how much people are pressured into it from parents AND from peers.

“Oh you’re not going to college? What’s wrong with you?!” That type of question should not exist. It makes sense when you’ve decided on a path, but throwing anywhere from $10k-50k+ down the hole without a purpose seems like lunacy to me.

In an (my) ideal world, the system would focus on finding and honing talents and skills, then going to college if it is necessary to achieve dreams and goals, or a career demands it.

(And even if Chico isn’t the best bang for the buck, it’s still a fun place to go college, eh?)

By: Bethany Warnock

Bethany Warnock — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:18:34 +0000

As one of those broke college students that picked up student loans straight out of high school, it's kind of nice to have someone else spell out what has been in the back of my mind for the past four years. Don't get me wrong, I love school, I truly enjoy the lessons I've learned from my experience (in classroom and out)… but the only reason I am where I am is because I let someone else dictate what I had to do after high school. I have been living in a short-sighted world, constantly moving forward but to a completely unknown end. I wish I had waited to put myself thousands of dollars in debt until I knew what it was all for.

By: Jonathan Wondrusch

Jonathan Wondrusch — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:32:51 +0000

I think my favorite part of the growing trend in “changing molds” is that more and more people are coming to find their own molds instead of buying into their own. Being true to ourselves is hopefully becoming a more and more high priority in the world.

By: Steve Scott Site

Steve Scott Site — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 22:08:34 +0000

I agree with several of these points, but one that really hits home with me right now t is “You Must Live In One Place.”

I've been traveling all over the place this summer, and I've got to admit that I'm having a blast. Running your business from wherever you happen to be doesn't really fall into society's mold, but the molds seem to be changing as time goes on.

By: Jonathan Wondrusch

Jonathan Wondrusch — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:17:06 +0000

I think that the inner wisdom that every individual has is a wonderful guiding force when tempered by good experience.

There isn't a one size fits all path, but there is certainly general wisdom that can be applied across many situations.

By: Devacoach

Devacoach — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:49:10 +0000

When I became self employed almost 10 years ago I consciously started breaking these rules. Life transformed pretty quickly and I've been fine-tuning ever since. When I'm coaching my clients the key is to focus on what's important, what feels good to them. There's no “one-size-fits-all” path in life, which is why this conversation drives up the emotions – and that's a very good thing!

By: Jonathan Wondrusch

Jonathan Wondrusch — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:15:09 +0000

Perhaps this is something we should chit chat over a beer or something I still don't feel like we're quite debating the same thing yet. I certainly enjoy the amount of thought you put into it, and while I debate some of your points, I also agree with some (teachers deserve a fair wage, fair/good grading practices, and a few others).