Earn & Invest 608. Are We Teaching Our Kids Wrong?
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Mar 3, 2025 Ken Carfagno, co-founder of Carfagno Commercial Cleaning and creator of Smart Cleaning School, and his wife Teresa, delve into the unconventional path they took by leaving corporate jobs to build a family-centered cleaning business. They discuss the importance of connecting children with fulfilling career paths and the value of skilled trades. The couple emphasizes fostering independence and financial literacy in kids while challenging societal pressures. They advocate for prioritizing family time over competitive pursuits to nurture creativity and self-discovery.
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Leaving Corporate America
- Ken Carfagno left his engineering career at GE after realizing it demanded sacrificing his personal life.
- This pivotal moment stemmed from a meeting where an executive admitted the job required giving up one's personal life.
Learning on YouTube
- Ken's son learned about laminar and turbulent flow from YouTube, demonstrating how easily accessible information is today.
- Ken reflected on how his son's genuine interest in engineering contrasted with his own career choice driven by perceived stability.
Homeschooling for Passion
- Homeschooling can prioritize children's natural curiosity and passions.
- Focus on facilitating their learning rather than imposing a strict curriculum.