Today I got to talk to some of the students at Westchester Community College (thanks to Professor Carol Passariello, who is helping to grow and innovate their journalism program).

As we talked about opportunities and challenges in journalism, I was asked for recommendations about what to do and what to learn. Speaking off the cuff, I surprised myself with a few suggestions. So, in no particular order.

1. Keep Your Money Tight and Right
Journalism is a game for innovators and survivors, and that means even if you are smart and committed you may be unemployed at some point in your career. Keep your personal finances in order. No one’s trying to expand your credit card limit right now.
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