Graduation Gifts that Keep on Giving

The postal service will soon be choked with graduation invitations for high schools and colleges. We have a senior departing our home this year.

There is always a debate about what makes a good graduation gift. Let me give you several suggestions that will last a lifetime.

1 The book The Richest Man in Babylon This simple story is a treasure of economic and personal finance advice that has stood the test of time. I have been giving it to all graduates for the last 5 years. (Hint- parents should read it as well. In fact it is a great book for anyone 12 and over).

2 Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill This is a classic as well. Mr. Hill took 20 years of his life studying the greatest success stories of his day and wrote this book about the common principles that saw them through. There are some parts that are slightly weird, but they can be ignored.

3 The Success Principles. If I had to suggest just ONE volume, this would be it. Over 60 short, practical chapters and a great blueprint for success in every area of life. Canfield is the very successful author/editor of Chicken Soup for the Soul books and products.

4 Ten Laws of Lifetime Growth by Dan Sullivan. Dan Sullivan is The Strategic Coach. Some of his more well known clients include Jack Canfield, David Bach and Bruce Wilkinson. Dan will stretch your thinking and increase your vision of ow to set a course for your life.

5 Shut Up, Stop Whining and Get a LIfe by Larry Winget. Not meant for the timid or easily offended. Larry is the Pitbull of Personal Development and a tremendous author and no nonsense speaker who rightly stresses PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY!!

6 The Jim Rohn One Year Success Course. Found at Jimrohn.com and it is a huge investment of time, about hour weekly to do exercises and $20 per month to complete. However, its' value is incalculable.