Oh, the Places You'll Go! - Advice for Graduates from Carew Papritz

Let's face it Laureates...life as you know it is over! No more 6 am wake up alarms to catch the bus, late night study sessions for that big test, or possibly living in the same house with your parents. You have fulfilled a goal and obtained your diploma, a universally accepted pre-requisite to get you into the college or career of your dreams. While this should symbolize that you know the path you want to take when you end this chapter of your life, many grads are still trying to figure this out. The unknownis an intimidating thought, but life after graduation is very exciting and a milestone to be proud of! The remarkable truth about life after high school is that the personal growth, invaluable education, and new experiences do not stop- it's a lifelong process! Surviving this transition can be tricky though and inspirational thought leader Carew Papritz is sharing life hacks about leadership and legacy to help you on your journey!

"The real-world may seem far away from the comfort of your home and community, but if you carry forth the same strengths that got you through it in the beginning, your road to success will become far less intimidating..." ...says Papritz, who embraces new adventures by carrying the values and strengths that led him down each transition in his own life. By adopting the following life hacks, his approach to success is one of leadership, humanity and legacy.   1. Want to impress someone? Look them in the face, not in the phone. The most important person in the world is the person you’re with at that moment. You are giving them the most important gift you have in your possession—your time. Constantly looking at your cell phone during a conversation, whether it at the table or while just talking, tells the person you’re with that they’re not as important as the next best text message or call from someone else. People know when their second fiddle. Give them all of you as long as you are with them 2. Give “Thank You's” and “Pleases” like flowers. Who doesn’t like to receive flowers?  They always make people smile. The same goes for giving out a “thank you” and a “please.” Do it five times a day (or more) and watch as the smiles come your way. And once a smile is given, then a smile is returned.  3. Want to really shock someone? Write them a thank you note or letter. The curious and wonderful thing about a letter is that the time you give to writing a letter becomes part of the letter. Once again, you are giving that best precious possession you have to offer another human being which is your time on this planet. People love handwritten anything. Besides saving pets, people, and photos from a fire (and not necessarily in that order), people will save their letters. It only takes 5 minutes to write a simple thank you letter or note to someone. And that 5 minutes of gratitude on paper will make a long and lasting impression. 4. Ask someone how their doing.Try it. We are so hot and bothered to always be someplace else, thinking about something next to do, and always in some sort of 24-7 tizzy, that we forget that amazing act of conversation that jolts people out of their whirling dervish lifestyles. Try it the next time your in grocery line or at the drugstore. It’s such a simple act of humanity to ask how someone is doing. And what amazing and powerful replies you’ll receive as people are caught off guard with such honesty and empathy.  5. A handshake, a hug, a pat on the back. Yes, I know it’s getting tougher out in the big world to touch anyone for any reason. But that doesn’t mean a simple you shouldn’t try. We convey so much feeling when we give someone a reassuring touch.

ABOUT CAREW PAPRITZ: Carew Papritz, also known as The Cowboy Philosopher, is the author of the multi-award winning book The Legacy Letters. Though fictional, The Legacy Letters has won acclaim as a life lessons book for all generations, gaining the distinction of being the only book in publishing history to win awards in both fiction and non-fiction categories. A Renaissance Man in an age that lauds the specialist, The Huffington Post says Papritz "intrigues and enlightens, charms and catalyzes change for every reader."     As part of his many innovative and adventurous first-ever book signings, Carew truly lives his book’s central message to “live life to the fullest” while signing books on top of a volcano, on horseback, in post-Castro Cuba, while on Amtrak and even on an glacier! These events and other “CarewTube” videos, such as the “I Love to Read” series and his annual literacy-driven charity event, “The Great Book Balloon Launch,” inspire kids and adults to rediscover the joy of reading while supporting such charities as The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Reading is Fundamental, The Military Mama’s Network, and The Seattle Children’s Hospital.  Papritz strongly believes in being an advocate for literacy and teaching future generations about the importance of legacy.  Learn more about Carew at www.carewpapritz.com