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Chapter Two provides an important overview of this decision-making process by answering the key questions: What is TRIP? Why Take a TRIP, and When to Go On a TRIP?

Vihaan Shah, a member of the SLO Intern Team, weighs in on the pros and cons of taking time off after high school.

Vihaan Shah is a member of the SLO.org Intern Team. In the following reflection, he shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of school uniforms, an educational issue that has long been the subject of debate.

While several versions of the TRIP decision-making process are available on this site (see the short Outline or complete Manual), we’re also spotlighting the content as individual chapters, making it easier for readers to get a step-by-step understanding of TRIP’s benefits. Let’s get started!

In Part One (posted August 14, 2025), Steve Lear featured the tenets of faith and life philosophies that often guide people’s generosity decisions.  In Part Two, he spotlights a timeless giving model that you can customize to fit your unique needs.  

A key decision you’ll face when creating a generosity plan is how much to give. Throughout history, people have turned to the tenets of their faith or life philosophy for guidance on this issue.

Discover a streamlined, collaborative, and comprehensive new model for financial education! As part of the Life-O-Nomics core development track, Finomics fosters financial competence by teaching the essential skills needed to effectively manage money, build wealth, and create a financially secure future.

Learning to leverage your strengths will change your life!

Check out Kim’s latest post for generational insights on work, life, and everything in between.

“One meaningful and increasingly relevant way to measure wealth is to focus on the resources you’re giving rather than gaining.”

From financial literacy to emotional intelligence, we need to truly transform how we prepare people for life. Take a look at our creative new development track.

Dreaming big gives us a sense of purpose and encourages us to invest in the future. The content in Aspirational Ideas does exactly that, describing bold initiatives and ambitious goals to help repair the world.

Broadcaster Stan Hustad interviewed Steve Lear to learn about his bold initiative to teach young people essential life skills.

If you have ever wondered why our youth are in crisis, you’ll want to read this book.

In a compelling episode of his New York Times podcast, Ezra Klein asks, “How should we educate our children if we don’t know what society will reward 15 years from now?”