Mr. Wydareny English 9 “Never underestimate the vital importance of finding early in life the work for you that is play. This turns possible under-achievers into happy warriors.” Paul Samuelson: economist http://wwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6- R0lW_Swiow.personalgrowthcourses.net/video/life_risk http://www.personalgrowthcourses.net/video/unbelievably _lucky Video: “Childhood Interests Can Help You Find the Right Career” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-R0lW_Swio My mom was raped when she was 13, so I never met my dad. My mom ditched me, so I was adopted by people that abused me over the course of 15 years. I got addicted to drugs, stole, and was sent to a detention center. Like my mom, I was raped when I was 14. My baby was born dead. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N erTo86BE9w&feature=related Then, suddenly in the silence, something started hissing. It was the decomposition gases escaping from his dead hand. Ralston realized that part of him was dying—and the rest would follow suit. He thought about all the beauty and love in this life. “The story of how I got out of the canyon became national news,” Ralston says, “but I want people to understand the motivation for why I was there in the first place. I left my career to pursue a different path as a mountain guide, and that passion led me to the bottom of the canyon. But my passion for life also led me out of it.” “I often tell people, ‘May your boulder be your blessing,’” he says. “I left something behind in that canyon, but I look at it as a gift.” Now 35, Ralston has found success as a motivational speaker and author. Many self-made millionaires have only average intelligence. Many of them did poorly in school. For that reason, they never became impressed by their own intelligence, like many college graduates do. As a result, their “hard work ethic” is partially due to their need to prove themselves to everyone (including themselves) over and over again. Their success feeds itself and leads to greater success. First Union electricians, machinists, tool and die makers, and sheet-metal workers have annual salaries that often exceed $45,000 by age 28. Second Researchers find that today's typical job requires higher skills than in the past. These are often strong high school-level skills—math, reading, and writing at a ninth-grade level, not at a - college-level. Unfortunately, over 40 percent of American high- school seniors lack ninth grade math skills and 60 percent lack ninth-grade reading skills. Third Employers report that for many jobs, non-academic skills like timeliness, diligence, and social competence, are most essential. Fourth According to studies, the vast majority of students who don't do well in high school would be better off, in terms of future income, finding a good job than going to college. A. 1 out of 5 B. 1 out of 3 C. half D. 67% A. 1 out of 5 B. 1 out of 3 C. half D. 67% A. 18% B. 24% C. 37% D. 42% A. 18% B. 24% C. 37% D. 42% A. 19% B. 27% C. 54% D. 80% A. 19% B. 27% C. 54% D. 80% source: http://www.statisticbrain.com/average-cost-of-college-tuition/ $19,344 x 5 years = $ 96,720 source: http://calculators.collegetoolkit.com/college- calculators/rescalcval.aspx A. $7,6749 (10% less) B. $13,815 (18% less) C.$19,187 (25% less) D. $23,548 (31% less) A. $7,6749 (10% less) B. $13,815 (18% less) C.$19,187 (25% less) D. $23,548 (31% less) A. $ 204,060 B. $ 180,000 C. $ 417,032 D. $ 78, 194 A. $ 204,060 B. $ 180,000 C. $ 417,032 D. $ 78, 194 A. 1,207,113 B. 550,000 C. 1,327 D. 764 A. 1,207,113 B. 550,000 C. 1,327 D. 764 A. California B. Texas C. Florida D. South Carolina A. California B. Texas C. Florida D. South Carolina A. Owners that have started other successful businesses. B. Mission Statements; i.e. a written statement that explains their purpose. C. Owners that come from wealthy families. A. Owners that have started other successful businesses. B. Mission Statements; i.e. a written statement that explains their purpose. C. Owners that come from wealthy families. To Bring Inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world. Undisputed Marketplace Leadership. We fulfill dreams through the experience of , by providing to and to the general public an expanding line of and branded products and services in selected market segments. To Bring Inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world. Nike Undisputed Marketplace Leadership. Hershey We fulfill dreams through the experience of motorcycling, by providing to motorcyclists and to the general public an expanding line of motorcycles and branded products and services in selected market segments. Harley Davidson http://deeplocal.com/ Poaching Parties http://www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/blo g/innovation/2013/05/deeplocal-is-out-to- poach-your-people.html http://wepoach.com/v ideos/10 A. 87.9% B. 77.8% C. 16.7 % D. 34.8% A. 87.9% B. 77.8% C. 16.7 % D. 34.8% A. $6.2 million B. $1.45 million C. $800,000 A. $6.2 million B. $1.45 million C. $800,000 A. Los Angles B. Chicago C. Pittsburgh D. New York A. Los Angles B. Chicago C. Pittsburgh D. New York 4. #1 in VC Investment Growth in 2010! Is that unbelievable, or what? According to Pittsburgh Today (our regional benchmarking organization), as of October of this year, Pittsburgh outperformed all other regions in Venture Capital Investment Growth – that means more ideas, innovation and start-ups here in Pittsburgh. No doubt our universities like Pitt and Carnegie Mellon play a major role in helping attract VC funding for innovative start ups. So too does the work of many regional economic development organizations like the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. But, in my opinion, this achievement is a direct result of organizations like the Idea Foundry and Innovation Works – two terrific organizations working hand in hand to provide all kinds of human and financial capital services to local start up companies. 30 % of “on campus” time is mandatory “play” time. 50% of Google’s innovations have come from this 30% mandate. The study looks at: interest in work; job security; workplace comforts and safety; vacation; pay. In 2011, only 45% were satisfied with their jobs. A. Those closest to retirement. B. Employs that had been in the workforce for 10 to 20 years. C. The youngest; those which recently gained employment. A. Those closest to retirement. B. Employs that had been in the workforce for 10 to 20 years. C. The youngest; those which recently gained employment. A. They remain anonymous. B. That they receive a free copy of the book. C. That they way the authors portray them must be accurate & not sensationalized. D. That they were permitted to see the results of all surveys, including the names, contact info, and net worth of other wealthy subjects. E. That they be compensated between $300 - $500 an hour for any time they spent completing surveys and being interviewed. A. They remain anonymous. B. That they receive a free copy of the book. C. That they way the authors portray them must be accurate & not sensationalized. D. That they were permitted to see the results of all surveys, including the names, contact info, and net worth of other wealthy subjects. E. That they be compensated between $300 - $500 an hour for any time they spent completing surveys and being interviewed. A. 46 % B. 62 % C. 80 % D. 95 % E. 99.3 % A. 46 % B. 62 % C. 80 % D. 95 % E. 99.3 % A. 7% B. 11% C. 31% D. 55% E. 72 % A. 7% B. 11% C. 31% D. 55% E. 72 % A. 9% B. 24% C. 50 % D. 65% A. 9% B. 24% C. 50 % D. 65% A. entrepreneurialism B. philanthropy C. Social Capitalism D. the New Economy A. entrepreneurialism B. Philanthropy (the trendy term is “social entrepreneurialism”) C. Social Capitalism D. the New Economy •$31 billion from Warren Buffett to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (initial value of the gift)[4] •$9 billion from Chuck Feeney to Atlantic Philanthropies •$2 billion from Azim Premji to the Azim Premji Foundation in 2010.[5] •$1 billion from Ted Turner to the United Nations •$500 million from T. Boone Pickens to Oklahoma State University.[6] •$500 million from Walter Annenberg to public school reform in the United States[7] •$350 million ($7 billion in modern terms) from Andrew Carnegie in 1901 who distributed most of his wealth to good causes, including the building Carnegie Hall New York City.[8] •$424 million from managers of the Reader's Digest fortune to the Metropolitan Museum of Art[9] •$350 million from Michael Jackson who distributed most of his wealth to good causes, and who supported over 39 charity organizations. He was listed in the Guinness Book Of World Records for the "Most Charities Supported By a Pop Star". •$350 million from Yank Barry and his Global Village Champions in food, education and medical supplies to the needy around the World from 1990 to the present. •$225 million from Raymond and Ruth Perelman, parents of Ronald O. Perelman, to the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 2011. •$200 million from Joan B. Kroc to National Public Radio in 2003[9] •$100 million from John D.