Writing a book...need some opinions

I am in the process of writing a book (Beyond School Walls) and it is about how to become happier, luckier, and more succesful by learning the stuff that wasn't taught in school! The topics I am exploring include leaderschip, communicating, positive self esteem, happiness, goal setting, and many more.

This is where I would appreciate your help:

What do you feel is the single most important thing that you didn't learn school, but would have benefited you most throughout your life and career.

I appreciate any feedback.

Thanks,

Travis

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Permalink Reply by Matthew Casteel on November 8, 2012 at 11:39am

Dave Ramsey principles and Dan Miller principles - basically where does true wealth come from and how to prepare for a successful life that has nothing to do with "finding a secure job".

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Permalink Reply by Travis Scott on November 10, 2012 at 7:23am

Absolutely...Very important! Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Townsend on November 8, 2012 at 2:36pm

I would have definitely liked to read a book about this subject while I was in school. It would have explained a lot.

How to navigate the job application and interviewing process would have been a good lesson I wish someone taught me in school. They show you the skills for working but not how to get the job. Etiquette, language, preparedness, presentation.

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Permalink Reply by Travis Scott on November 10, 2012 at 7:24am

I agree...I feel that my education (and I have an MBA) never taught me the stuff to be truly successful. I value my education, but I think there is so much that needs to be learned.

Thank you for your thoughts!

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Permalink Reply by Dan Miller on November 9, 2012 at 7:35am

Travis,

Here's what I wish school would have taught me:

Six Ways To Make People Like You*

Become genuinely interested in other people.
Smile
Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.
Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
Talk in terms of the other person’s interests.
Make the other person feel important – and do it sincerely.

*How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie

Those principles have done more to build my success than any geometry or algebra or history every has.

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Permalink Reply by Travis Scott on November 10, 2012 at 7:25am

Dan...I agree! I love that book! Those principles have helped me more in life than anything else. Thank you for reminding me and your thoughts!

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Permalink Reply by Connie Foster on November 9, 2012 at 7:07pm

I wish someone had taught me it is ok -- beyond ok -- it is good to crave change. Every few years I need to shake things up or life becomes a drag. I'm not a "put you 30 years in and retire" kind of girl. I've spent a few decades feeling guilty about that, for being "spoiled" and "unsatisfied".

Now I've learned not to fight it, and I'm trying my best to use this character trait to my advantage.

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Permalink Reply by Travis Scott on November 10, 2012 at 7:27am

Connie...Awesome! Neither am I....I embrace change - some people thinks it is crazy, but it has suited me well. Thanks for your thoughts, I appreciate it!

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Permalink Reply by C Bender on January 2, 2013 at 9:09pm

I'm glad you posted that. I'm having one of those moments myself. Thank you.

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Permalink Reply by Lesley Sobeck on November 13, 2012 at 5:48pm

That's easy - how to best manage money. I have 20+ years of debt training and living BEYOND my means engraved into me, which has put me in a position now where I struggle to have the freedom I crave in my career. Dave Ramey's teachings are helping me to get on track, but it's easy to slip back into old habbits when it's what you had done for so long.