The “Self-Help Guide to Future Success” was my undergraduate honors dissertation at Syracuse University. It takes the form of a twelve-part podcast series relating to the topic of personal success.
Success comes in all sorts of forms – financial, social, ethical, personal: it cannot be defined. In today’s environment, people find themselves confused more than ever before. Having gone through four years of college, I found it mind-boggling how little students thought about their futures. Furthermore, it is a shame that so many people fail to recognize the current society and conditions surrounding them.
Through this project, I share insight and give tips on how everyone – college students specifically – can get a leg up on competition and prepare themselves for their futures.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 2:52 — 1.1MB)
This section is just a snapshot of what my entire thesis is based on. My project is largely broadcast journalism-related, but I do incorporate the theme of general business, financial and economic education.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 2:52 — 1.1MB)
Gerald Celente
World’s Greatest Trends Forecaster
Founder of the Trends Research Institute
http://www.trendsresearch.com
Celente discusses how he called the current conflict in the Middle East as well as the global financial crisis. More importantly, he paints a picture of what to expect as we head in to the future and how we can better prepare ourselves for a tumultuous ride going in to a World War and The Greatest Depression of them all.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 13:55 — 5.6MB)
Wayne Allyn Root
Founder & Chairman of Winning Edge International
2012 Libertarian Party Presidential Nominee
http://www.rootforamerica.com/
http://www.WinningEDGE.com
Root talks about how libertarian movement and what needs to be done to change the current politics and government irresponsibility. More importantly, he discusses why younger crowds should vote for him during the 2012 presidential election.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 21:57 — 8.8MB)
Bill Ayers
Founder of the Weather Underground
http://www.billayers.org
Ayers talks about the importance of education and good teaching. Anyone can be an educator in any facet of life, so he gives tips on becoming a better teacher.
Furthermore, Ayers discusses the current state of education and possible reforms.
Finally, Ayers also speaks about his work with the Weather Underground and his relationship with President Barack Obama. Did he really ghostwrite one of Obama’s books?
Podcast: Download (Duration: 17:42 — 7.1MB)
Boyce Watkins
Founder of Your Black World Coalition
Resident Scholar for AOL Black Voices
http://www.boycewatkins.com
In this high-flying interview, Dr. Watkins shares tips and secrets to succeeding in college. Watkins overcame many racial tensions while growing up and earning his academic credentials.
That racism, however, has carried over into his work as a professor of finance at Syracuse University. Now, Watkins says he faces a different type of racism where he is judged by his unconventional activism.
Finally, Watkins talks about his new book, “BLACK AMERICAN MONEY: How Black Power can Thrive in a Capitalist Society.” Dr. Watkins is leading a struggle of equality.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 10:25 — 4.2MB)
Todd Harrison
Founder & CEO of Minyanville Media
Former Hedge Fund Manager
http://www.minyanville.com
Harrison discusses his lifestyle and career change: from one of the best equity traders on Wall Street to social entrepreneur.
“Personal income has gone down,” Harrison said, “but my psyche income has never been so high.”
Harrison also talks about working with CNBC “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer while the two managed a $400 million hedge fund together.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 11:19 — 4.5MB)
Jenn Lim
CEO & Chief Happiness Officer of the Delivering Happiness Movement
http://www.deliveringhappiness.com
Lim discusses the “Delivering Happiness Movement,” and the wonderful resources it gives to corporations and even more importantly, youngsters. She talks about how the movement can be world changing. Most importantly, she shares tips and practices on how anyone can live happier lives.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 11:03 — 4.4MB)
Vivek Ranadivé
Founder & CEO of TIBCO Software
http://www.tibco.com
Ranadivé discusses the latest innovations in technology and what is to come. In addition, he talks about how he became the first Indian owner of an NBA team. Finally, he explains how he coached his daughter’s middle school basketball team to the California state championship. Growing up in Mumbai, India, Ranadivé has gone under the radar but managed to beat the odds.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 11:13 — 4.5MB)
Zack O’Malley Greenburg
Entertainment Writer for Forbes
http://www.zogreenburg.com/
Greenburg discusses how Jay-Z went from a drug dealer and street corner to corner office. Last year, Jay-Z made more money than Michael Dell and Starbuck’s founder Charles Schultz.
More importantly, Greenburg applies Jay-Z’s life story to any human being’s and gives inspirational words on succeeding in business.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 11:24 — 4.6MB)
Larry Kramer
Founder of MarketWatch
http://cscape.wordpress.com
Kramer talks about his journey from Syracuse University journalist to media mogul.
Media is changing so much today and Kramer gives a better insight on the future of the industry. Furthermore, he explains how businesses can survive and thrive in the digital media revolution.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 15:58 — 6.4MB)
John Challenger
CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas
Jobs Consulting & Outplacement
http://www.challengergray.com/
Challenger shares tips on finding the right job – whether you are a high school student looking for part-time work, a college student seeking an internship, or a graduate who is living at home with his or her parents.
He breaks down the quality of education at different levels and discusses ways to begin and successfully complete the job search.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 8:05 — 3.2MB)
From Election Day 2008 to reporting on a local strip club, I have had some incredible experiences in the field of journalism. I covered the controversial Boyce Watkins (featured in this series) tenure decision and first brought the story to the public. My story on SU alumnus Todd Harrison (also featured in a podcast) allowed me to introduce him at his presentation on campus and ultimately led to a writing opportunity with his Emmy Award-winning company, Minyanville. The relationships I have forged with alumni, faculty, staff and students here will last a lifetime.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 17:43 — 7.1MB)
