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Adger Smith · 04-13-2008, 10:43 PM

This is a great thread. I have enjoyed the comments.
Dick said:Yesterday I visited a Opthmology school with our son. I was impressed, oh yes they had equipment, they had personel but the big impressive point was they started first year of the four year school with personal finance, business investing, how to evaluate a medical practice, and how to create a financially secure future with stock and investing. These classes are part of the required courses for four years. What an improvement. WE ALL NEED EDUCATION on money issues.
I am really impressed too. I've run my own business for 36 years & have watched other locals come & go. I've had employees that had little or no understanding of business, yet they were considered some of the best @ local high schools. Another thing I have noticed is the younger generations have not been taught to think things out. I would say it is because of teaching "for the test" instead of teaching a student to reason. It is refreshing to see the Opthmology School teaching a student how to stay in business first, then how to do the business second. What good does it do if one is the best in his field & he can't make his business profitable & be a success? These teaching/school issues need our attention & have for a while.

04-13-2008, 10:43 PM	#35
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: Economics & Racing Beyond Our Means This is a great thread. I have enjoyed the comments. Dick said:Yesterday I visited a Opthmology school with our son. I was impressed, oh yes they had equipment, they had personel but the big impressive point was they started first year of the four year school with personal finance, business investing, how to evaluate a medical practice, and how to create a financially secure future with stock and investing. These classes are part of the required courses for four years. What an improvement. WE ALL NEED EDUCATION on money issues. I am really impressed too. I've run my own business for 36 years & have watched other locals come & go. I've had employees that had little or no understanding of business, yet they were considered some of the best @ local high schools. Another thing I have noticed is the younger generations have not been taught to think things out. I would say it is because of teaching "for the test" instead of teaching a student to reason. It is refreshing to see the Opthmology School teaching a student how to stay in business first, then how to do the business second. What good does it do if one is the best in his field & he can't make his business profitable & be a success? These teaching/school issues need our attention & have for a while. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS)