The head of The Center for Executive Leadership, Richard Simmons III, has authored many books, including his latest, College With No Regrets: Wisdom for the Journey. In it, he aims to help students and parents navigate the complexities of the college experience and focus on what truly matters.
Simmons notes:
“Young Americans are dying at an alarming rate and are struggling with homicides, suicides, drug overdoses and sexuality…There is no real how-to manual for going off to college. We have found more and more parents are ill-equipped in preparing their children for college, so this book is something parents can use for them and their children to walk through.”
The book’s six chapters—Wisdom for the Journey, Living an Exceptional Life, What is True Freedom, Principles to Follow, Human Sexuality, and Care of the Soul—each address a different topic through a series of essays. The book concludes with an analysis of “Our Ultimate Good,” which guides students towards a fulfilling life.
Simmons, a father of three recent college graduates, draws upon his personal experience and academic expertise to encourage students to make good choices, which he believes are crucial for a successful college experience. He asserts that “These choices will ultimately determine whether you thrive in college, or it ends up being a major disappointment.”
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