MSP 5

I interviewed Mr. Brugman, our class substitute on these 10 questions. Here's how it went:

1. Where did you grow up, and how were things different then than they are today?

"I grew up in bay park, San Diego. One of the main differences is the technological advances and the ability to communicate with others."

2. What was an experience you had as a young person that changed your life? What lessons did you learn from that experience?

"Learning from a young age that you can control your anger and it doesn't have to control you."

3. How were money matters handled in your family growing up?

"My dad would give me my allowance for 6 months. And i was forced to budget that for 6 months. Taught me fiscal responsibility at a young age."

4. What are some lessons about money that a young person should know?

"Be careful what debt you get into and pay off your credit cards."

5. What are some organizations or causes you have supported or that you now support with your charitable giving and/or community service?


"I support surf Rider Foundation, and the San Diego zoological society."

6. What are some ways that charitable giving and community service have made your life better?


"There's worse things you can do than help others with your time and money"

7. What are some reasons you think it’s important that young people today get involved in charitable giving and community service?

8. If you could fix one serious problem in the world today, what wouldthat be? Explain why that area of concern is so important to you.

"The sense of entitlement in place of hard work. The notion that people get respect before hard work or success before hard work."

9. Tell me about a time when it felt like you made a meaningful differ- ence in someone’s life, or in your community, or in our country.

"Being able the affect the trajectory of young people's lives everyday." 

10. In your opinion, what are some secrets to a joyful and fulfilling life?

"You have the ability to control your own emotions and mood."