J. N. Whiddon, The Old School founder, arms you with the tools and wisdom you need to succeed in The Old School Advantage: Timeless Tools for Every Generation . It's all about giving you an edge in life, not just an edge in school or your career. Learn to deliver impactful presentations using ready recall. Influence people with WOW! words and probing questions. Master the art of storytelling. Your acquisition of these skills through The Old School will allow you to make a lasting impression in every encounter. Become a life-changing leader dedicated to success as well as significance. School never truly lets out, no matter your age. Leaders never stop seeking out and soaking up knowledge. If you want to stand out in an age in which information is everywhere but wisdom is elusive, you need to be more than just technically skilled. You need to be a leader equipped with discernment beyond your years. With these indispensable tools, you can build a life and leave a legacy that will endure. Don't fall behind, and don't settle for mediocrity. Give yourself the Old School advantage. '' The Old School Advantage has given me the confidence I need to succeed in college and in life.'' --Jake (student) ''You lit a spark in my son! The tools elevated his skills. And I especially like the focus on strong character development.'' --Amy (parent) ''The Old School may be the most significant development in our school's commitment to 'develop tomorrow's leaders today.''' --Michael (superintendent) J.N. ''Jim'' Whiddon, who has spent much of his career in the financial services industry, has owned and operated his own companies for more than thirty years. He hosted his own radio show for five years, including a stint with CNN Headline News in Dallas. He also has been often interviewed and quoted by national media outlets such as Fortune magazine, The Wall Street Journal , and CNBC. Whiddon founded The Old School in 2014 with a mission of conveying timeless tools of interpersonal communication and wisdom to make life-long leaders among students, professionals, and mentors alike. With this goal in mind, he wrote The Old School Advantage , which is his fourth book. He prepared for it by reading more than four hundred other books for the purpose of research. His other published works are There for the Taking , Wealth Without Worry , and The Investing Revolutionaries . He earned his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and a master of science from The American College in Philadelphia. Whiddon is involved in his local church, enjoys playing guitar, and loves all sports. He lives in Dallas with his wife, Nizie. They have four children, ages sixteen to twenty-three.