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My boys started middle school this year. Along with this began the slightly more serious questions about what they should be when they grow up.

I'm in my 40s now. According to 10yo me, I'm supposed to have all the answers, which is laughable. I have no idea what to tell them. I don't even know whether to recommend college (leaning towards no).

Instead, I started compiling a list of things to learn to prepare for an uncertain future. I figure nostr is a pretty good place to ask for recommended additions/removals/changes to this list.

1. Fluency in higher level mathematics

2. Learn how computers work (learn a programming language, networking, or something)

3. Study history

4. Study and practice leadership

5. Learn some kind of field craft (carpentry, gardening, something that interests)

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Mot₿C Podcast 6d ago

I think learning the basics of budgeting and the basics of personal finance is very important.

Early Retirement Extreme is a fantastic book that explores this from a first principles approach. Though its written by an engineer and very dry/practical oriented (not an exciting read).

The book Rich Dad Poor Dad, is a more reader friendly initial introduction to the concept of business ownership/personal finances.

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Dan 5d ago

Great recommendation. Thank you.

Haven't read the first book and will need to look into it. Might be a little early for them to read Kiyosaki. But not too far off.

I sort of started them on budgeting by keeping a hand written ledger. I give them allowance for completing their chores (also a written tracker).