Send us a textIn this provocative episode of Winning Regardless, Coach Rodo tackles a controversial topic: the necessity of a college degree for a successful life. He opens by challenging the traditional "no degrees, no cheese" mentality, arguing that society has set young people up for failure by pushing them all towards a four-year university education.This episode is a candid look at the importance of trades and skilled labor, asking why we don't encourage kids to become plumbers or welders. Coach Rodo shares a deeply personal story about his own son who flunked out of college but found incredible success on his own terms with an associate's degree and a passion for sales. He argues that the real measure of success is not a framed piece of paper, but rather a person's ability to "fix a problem." This episode is a powerful message for parents, educators, and young people who feel pressured to follow a path that may not be right for them.Key Discussion Points:Degree vs. Success: A challenge to the "no degrees, no cheese" mindset and a discussion on why most people don't use their college degree in their professional life.The Value of Trade Schools: Why hands-on skills like welding, plumbing, and electrical work are crucial, lucrative, and often overlooked paths to a successful career.A Parent's Realization: Coach Rodo's personal story of his son flunking out of college and the subsequent realization that he needed to let his son forge his own path.The Power of an Associate's Degree: The incredible success story of Coach Rodo’s son, who built a thriving career in sales and paid for his house with just an associate’s degree."Fixing a Problem": A new way to define engineering and ingenuity by looking at how people use their hands to solve real-world problems.Knowing Your Kids: A message to parents about the importance of knowing their children's aptitudes and not forcing them down a path dictated by societal pressure.Support the show

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