'Half of us are below the average.' is a powerful statement. It reminds us to keep striving to get better.

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I agree that a degree doesn't really mean that much. Hiring should be based solely someone being the best person for the job.

As someone who did an engineering degree part...

Agreed. Writing and speaking aren't about the writer/speaker, they're about the reader/listener.

I second the Toastmasters suggestion. Membership is very affordable. They helped me dramatically reduce my use of non-words in a very short period of time.

Agreed. Never stop learning.

Speedy recovery Ken!

Agreed. Daylight Saving Time serves no purpose and id needlessly problematic.

I think the biggest thing I learned doing my entire undergrad engineering degree part time was how to pick myself up and dust myself off when I got knocked down....

My experience is the same that a degree doesn't make you better or worse as as a technology professional. However, without a Bachelor's degree in something you may be passed...