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Courter: Things I wish my kids would ask me

Group of People Asking Questions
Group of People Asking Questions Group of People Asking Questions
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Editor’s note: Barry Courter has a 27-year-old son who is a college graduate and a 22-year-old daughter who is a sophomore in college.

Q: Dad, college is coming to an end soon, but it seems like so many things must be dealt with all at once. How do I deal with the stress?

A: Like the adage about eating an elephant: One bite at a time. Break everything down into small tasks. Make a list of things to do and prioritize them by importance and timing. Don’t worry about things you can’t do anything about.

– Barry Courter