70. Jeff Hulett- Father of the Hulett Brothers, Author & Justin Chezem Head Coach, Christopher Newport Univ MSOC

In this episode Justin Chezem, head coach of Christopher Newport University Men’s soccer, welcome one of his former player’s father, Jeff Hulett. Jeff tells the story of watching his son’s last soccer match and the feelings it brought. He goes on to talk about his company College which is helping high school students make structured decisions about their future and college. I encourage you to check out Jeff’s book Making Choices, Making Money which is also a course he teaches at James Madison University as a professor of personal finance. The book connects personal financial success and confident decision-making. This book is a foundation for all getting started or even those of us who have been at it a while.

It also highlights a specific incident involving Daniel and a red card during a game against St. Mary's. The introduction of Jeff Hulett, Daniel's father, is made, and the decision-making process for choosing Christopher Newport University is discussed. The confusing college recruiting process and the importance of handling adversity are explored. The misconception of Division I soccer and the emotional impact of the end of a career are addressed. The pressure of social media and instant gratification is examined, along with the need for honest and blunt information. The College Xoice app and the importance of structured decision-making are highlighted, as well as the challenge of information overload. The conversation explores the importance of guided questions in college decision making and the common thread in decision making across various aspects of life. It emphasizes the need for consistency and repeatability in decision making and the importance of character development. The conversation also delves into creating a personal choice architecture, data curation, and the building of a personal decision model. It highlights the value of GPA and work experience in decision making and the importance of resilience. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Jeff's book, 'Making Choices, Making Money,' and the emotions experienced at the end of a sports career.

The pressure of social media and instant gratification can influence decision-making, but it is important to make choices based on what is truly important to you.

Structured decision-making tools, such as the College Xoice app, can help individuals make informed decisions about their college choices. Guided questions can help students narrow down their college choices and identify their criteria for decision making.

GPA can be a strong signal for employers, indicating a student's potential for success.

Jeff's book, 'Making Choices, Making Money,' explores the science behind decision making and provides guidance for making confident financial decisions.

Chapters

01:00 Daniel's Red Card Incident

04:16 The Introduction of Jeff Hulett

05:44 Choosing Christopher Newport University

07:09 The Confusing College Recruiting Process

08:06 The Impact of a Game Against Loudon

09:29 The Importance of Handling Adversity

10:29 The Misconception of Division I Soccer

18:21 The Pressure of Social Media and Instant Gratification

23:45 The Importance of Making the Right Decision for the Right Reasons

26:06 The Need for Honest and Blunt Information

28:40 The Disadvantage of Drowning in Information

35:29 The College Xoice App and Structured Decision-Making

40:14 The Challenge of Information Overload

41:19 Guided Questions and College Decision Making

42:12 The Common Thread in Decision Making

44:10 The Importance of Character Development

45:19 Teaching the Decision Process

46:30 Creating a Personal Choice Architecture

47:31 Data Curation and Information Sources

49:56 Building a Personal Decision Model

55:26 The Value of Work Experience

57:45 The Importance of Value and Resilience