Ornamental Education

"Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity."

Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC) Greek philosopher

The degrees we list on our resumes only suggest our worth; until we are tested they are, as Aristotle says, "ornaments".

However, education of any sort put to use, which doesn't always happen, is an advantage.  

In either case, sooner or later, and generally sooner, we must perform.

THE COST OF MONEY

"Money often costs too much."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

19th century American poet/essayist/lecturer

We can all benefit from remembering this however I specifically want to call this to the attention of new college graduates.

Work hard for financial success but not to the point that doing so will cost you in other, often more meaningful ways.

Upon Graduation . . .

"In the business world everyone is paid in two coin: cash and experience.  Take the experience first, the cash will come later."

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Harold Geneen

20th century American businessman

Great advice for new graduates, and a graph for everyone who doubts the value of education.

I'm A Collge Graduate, I Know Stuff!

"College is a refuge from hasty judgement."

Robert Frost

20th century American poet

Is or should be?

If is, shouldn't the college graduate carry their apparent learned ability to not make hasty judgements with them into the working world?

In all too many cases I think it is the opposite, but then I may have been hasty making that judgement.

What do you think?

New Employees

"A college education never hurt anyone who was willing to continue to learn after they graduated."

Unknown

A message pertinent to all, none more so than new graduates.

Congratulations!

You know what you've learned and now it's time to get that first job and begin what should be a life-long process of learning what you don't know.