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Very true. My next book has an entire chapter on the value of a college degree in the modern class system...its not the major...

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May 25, 2023Liked by Maura Casey

Failing upwards, yes.

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May 24, 2023Liked by Maura Casey

Open your life to learning, embrace serendipity, capture the gems in the freefall of failures. This is a well-timed piece in the season of graduations.

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May 24, 2023Liked by Maura Casey

lovely, Maura, thank you

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I’ve been a weed puller, retail sales associate, restaurant manager, bookseller, IT support rep, university housing manager, writer, IT security analyst, and small business owner. I finally completed my degree in creative writing at 30 with two kids and a healthy career under my belt. The experience of learning provided the most value. Such a great post, Maura. Very timely!

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Maura, I passed this wonderful article on to my granddaughter. She graduated last year and is still trying to find her niche. Thank you for these thoughtful words.

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Great words to learn and live by Maura! Immeasurable advice for our next leaders

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