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Ep. 71 | The military and the international experience
In this episode, I discuss one of the least appreciated benefits of serving in the U.S. military...
international travel
If you have ever dreamed of visiting faraway places, learning about ancient cultures, or...
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Ep. 70 | Post service opportunities for junior military officers
In this episode, I lay out what life looks like for most junior officers when they separate from service after five years.
Their opportunities are nearly limitless:
travel the world
apply to graduate school
get...
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Ep. 69 | Can the military help pay for medical school?
In this episode, I review the many ways the military can help pay for medical school.
Each pathway has its own pros/cons, commitment levels, and financial benefits.
If you (or anyone you know) is interested in going...
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Ep. 68 | Service Academy sports on the rise
In this episode, I dig into what appears to be a resurgence in the competitiveness of service academy athletic teams.
Why the uptick?
Please give this episode a listen to hear what's happening in the world of service...
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Ep. 67 | Take Notes
In this episode, I talk about one of my recent pet peeves.Â
Ever since COVID, students do not take notes anymore.Â
This is especially true when I am on Zoom calls with them.Â
Please give this episode a listen to make...
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Ep. 66 | Non-linear or linear paths?
In this episode. I compare two different options after graduating from an undergraduate experience.
1. A linear path
2. A non-linear path Which would your child prefer?
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Ep. 65 | How to handle the coming AI wave
In this episode, I talk about the coming AI revolution and how middle school students, high school students, college students, and military officers can prepare for its takeover.
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Ep. 64 | Stacking successful habits
In this episode, I compare the good and bad habits that develop after 4 years at a traditional college versus a service academy. How does each institution influence what students learn on a daily basis? How does the...
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Ep. 63 | What to do about AI
The AI revolution is coming.
How will your child will adapt?
The next 10 years will transform our society far more than the internet, social media, and smartphones ever did.
Will your child...
go all-in
hedge their...
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Ep. 62 | 4 milestones that matter most
What are 4 milestones that have outsized impact on jump-starting a young person's life?
graduating from college in 4 years
no student loan debt
landing a job upon graduation
ability to purchase a home
In this...
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Ep. 61 | The SAT matters more than ever
Service academies and ROTC scholarships never went "test-optional," even in the depths of the COVID-19 panic.
The SAT or ACT have always been "test-required" and for good reason.
With hundreds of millions of dollars...
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Ep. 60 | No jobs for recent grads? Says, who?
BusinessWeek published an article last week calling 2025 the worst job market for college graduates in decades.
They cited the following reasons:
economic uncertainty
artificial intelligence
increased...
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