PERRY BINDER, J.D.
Smart Alec Professor  &  Author,  Unlocking Your Rubber Room

Humorous and Content-Driven Presentations for
College Student Organizations

SHOULD YOU FOLLOW YOUR DREAM OR
PICK A PRACTICAL MAJOR?

Lessons of Humor and Self Assessment for College Students

Perry Binder, J.D.
PerryBinder@gmail.com
 

¢Every Career has an “arc” - We’re all on a Journey with more than one path.
¢Are our choices deliberate or passive? ¢ Here’s one person’s story…
 
THIS SESSION EXPLORES WHERE PRESSURE COMES FROM TO PICK A MAJOR
(and what to do about it)…
¢- PARENTS?
¢- PEERS?
¢- PROFESSORS?
¢- FINANCES?
¢- THE UNKNOWN?
¢- YOU?

I.   Presentation includes these Lessons from Perry’s book – Unlocking Your Rubber Room:  44 Off-the-Wall Lessons

¢- Know the consequences of no regrets
¢– Figure out of you’re a structure person or someone who can self-motivate at any given time
¢– Figure out how to compensate for your weaknesses
¢– Are you a “Touch Wet paint” person?
¢– In stressful moments, lean on your strengths
¢– Do what you love but don’t jeopardize anyone you love.  Including yourself.
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¢– Never crush anyone’s dreams
¢– Find your light bulb moment by helping others
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¢       - Be willing to walk in anyone’s shoes
¢       - Education and Preparation - the keys to creating options
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¢– By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.  When you’re finished changing, you’re finished (Ben Franklin)
¢– Learn at your own pace.  You’ll get there eventually
 

Book Information:  www.YourRubberRoom.com 
Book Excerpts:  Perry's Graduation Speech  &  Find Your L.I.G.H.T. B.U.L.B. Moment
Making a Case for Classroom Humor (AJC Op-Ed)

The Dallas Morning News Book Review - Perry’s 44 lessons "make so much sense"

Perry Binder, J.D. is a legal studies professor in Georgia with over twenty years of teaching experience.  His interactive presentations and book are dedicated to inspiring students to learn and realize their dreams.

In 2008, Perry received his college's MBA student Crystal Apple Teaching Award.  In 2005, he received its Teaching Excellence Award.  In addition, he received the Dade County (FL) Bar Association's Pro Bono Award for service to individuals unable to afford legal counsel.  Finally, Perry volunteers for the After-School All-Stars, a program which facilitates innovative programming for at-risk Atlanta middle school students.

Perry is a former litigation attorney and radio talk show host who frequently appears in the media, including USA Today, Associated Press, The New York Times, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, The Christian Science Monitor, AP Radio, CBS Radio, Court TV Radio, and ESPN Classic. 

Contact Perry to book your next conference or retreat:
 Perry Binder - Motivational Keynote Speaker

                 

Perry Binder, LLC
Motivational Keynote Speaker
    P.O. Box 3774
    Alpharetta, GA 30023-3774
    perrybinder@gmail.com
    (404) 402-1892

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