As we settle into this second decade of the 21st century, our world is rapidly changing. Moore’s Law, which states technology doubles every 18 months, is fostering an exponential growth in the way we conduct business and live our lives. Or so it seems…
We can video chat with a business colleague in Japan via Skype, effectively creating a global business landscape.
We can track the exact distance and how many calories burned during our last run via a smartphone app, signifying our growing integration of technology into our everyday lives.
But what notable changes have we seen in the world of education? In our pedagogic foundation for which our entire lives are based?
America’s Population of Products
Our industrial-age mindset still holds prevalent when thinking about learning. That we are nothing but products on a factory line. And after 18 or so years of systematic construction we are sent out into the world, a “finished product.”
“Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.”
- Albert Einstein
However, this age-old mentality doesn’t work anymore. If you truly want to stay on the top of the education hierarchy, there must be a smarter way to learn. And it shouldn’t be generically designed for you by someone else who thinks they know what’s best. There’s got to be a revamp of our frame of mind towards educational design.
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Are you already destroying your Google+ account within the first week?
Google+ is currently in private beta with only a few million on board thus far. In terms of the other big social networks touting hundreds of millions of users, their numbers are a drop in the bucket.
However, it has lasting power. Between some big names raving about it and the generally positive reviews from respected news outlets, Google+ isn’t going away anytime soon. So it’s important to think long-term with your strategy for growing your audience.
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I'm on a Boat!
I remember this vividly: It was the summer of 1994. I was 8 years old. And my Dad and I were out fishing during a weekday.
I asked a simple question from my young inquisitive mind. And his answer was the catalyst for why I’m typing this outdoors from a cedar lawn chair at 1:30 on a Friday afternoon.
As I watched him put a minnow on my hook, we had a 30 second chat that changed my life forever…
“Why aren’t you working?” I ask.
“Because I own a business,” he replies.
“But don’t you have to work?”
“Yes, but my business is still running and I choose when I work”
“So this is how you can go fishing with me right now?”
And with a big smile he says, “Yes, buddy.”
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When was the last time you hopped out of bed, excited for the day to begin? To wake up with a smile on your face, knowing you have the chance to improve the lives of others around you? For most, it’s been far too long. And for some, it’s a daily routine.
But why is this?
In the history of the world, it’s never been easier to do what you love. To work where you want, when you want, if you want. And create remarkable lives for you and your loved ones. But it’s only possible with a passion for what you do.
The Hard Truth
Your passion takes money. It’s true. Those who say money isn’t everything, hasn’t lived without it for long. I’ve had days I was unsure if I’d be able to eat while praying my cell-phone isn’t disconnected and hoping that my last pair of jeans didn’t rip further beyond repair. Trust me, money is a necessity.
Don’t get me wrong, money does not cause success nor happiness. Money is simply the gateway to doing what you love. It creates the ability to help others, to travel the world, to support your favorite charity or whatever else you dream of doing.
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