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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2024 · 56 MIN

School Never Taught Me!

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This week the guys dive into the traditional education system..A lot of people seem to find success in that environment while others tend to lean the exact opposite way.. So is it actually working??Lets find out!________________At Professional Misfits we riff on the b-sides of professional life and design the strategy for Industry Misfits ready to grow their own podcasts!________________DIY podcast resources: www.promisfitspodcast.com/podcastProfessional Misfit services: www.promisfitspodcast.com/servicesMerch'... swag... subliminal propaganda here: www.promisfitspodcast.com/store________________Offical Sponsor of the Misfits: https://igutag.com/________________Summary:In this conversation, Christopher and Broedy discuss their experiences with school and what they feel was missing from their education. Broedy dropped out of school at 15 and felt that he needed more engagement and understanding. Christopher completed school and university but found that the education system focused too much on essays and didn't provide practical skills. They both agree that school is a social experiment and that individual interests and learning styles should be encouraged.They explore the idea that schools prioritize standardized subjects over creative skills and emotional intelligence. They emphasize the importance of parents taking responsibility for their children's education and valuing subjects that develop creativity and emotional intelligence. They also encourage listeners to explore their interests outside of school and find their own role models. The conversation ends with a teaser for the next episode on the topic of role models.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Favorite Spider-Man Characters05:45 - What Was Missing in School Education09:02 - The Importance of Engagement and Understanding13:03 - The Stigma of Arts Education18:12 - The Social Experiment of School21:35 - The Desire to Learn and the Pressure to Decide24:49 - The Expectation of Being Qualified for Life26:41 - The Limitations of the Education System35:15 - The Role of Parents in Education39:49 - Exploring Interests Outside of School46:41 - The Value of Role ModelsTakeaways:- School should provide more engagement and understanding to keep students interested and motivated.- Individual interests and learning styles should be encouraged and supported in the education system.- Basic literacy and math skills are valuable outcomes of school education.- Schools often prioritize standardized subjects over creative skills and emotional intelligence.- Parents play a crucial role in shaping their children's values and education.- Self-awareness is a valuable skill that is not often taught in schools.- Exploring interests outside of school can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.- Finding the right role models can have a positive impact on personal development.#ProfessionalMisfits #Misfits #Podcast #Podcaster #Podcasting #Truth #Authenticity #Creatives #Podcastlife #NewPodcast #Australia #UnitedStates #TwoMisfits #Misfit #DeepThoughts #Purpose #Motivation #Humor #Comedy #Life #UpcomingPodcast #Honesty #Support #Introverts #Extraverts #DigitalAge #RealConversations #Friendship #Vulnerability #Detour #Life #Outsider #Emotions #Education #Australian #Income #Culture #Society #IntrovertsBeLike #ProfessionalMisfitsPodcast

This week the guys dive into the traditional education system..A lot of people seem to find success in that environment while others tend to lean the exact opposite way.. So is it actually working??Lets find out!________________At Professional Misfits we riff on the b-sides of professional life and design the strategy for Industry Misfits ready to grow their own podcasts!________________DIY podcast resources: www.promisfitspodcast.com/podcastProfessional Misfit services: www.promisfitspodcast.com/servicesMerch'... swag... subliminal propaganda here: www.promisfitspodcast.com/store________________Offical Sponsor of the Misfits: https://igutag.com/________________Summary:In this conversation, Christopher and Broedy discuss their experiences with school and what they feel was missing from their education. Broedy dropped out of school at 15 and felt that he needed more engagement and understanding. Christopher completed school and university but found that the education system focused too much on essays and didn't provide practical skills. They both agree that school is a social experiment and that individual interests and learning styles should be encouraged.They explore the idea that schools prioritize standardized subjects over creative skills and emotional intelligence. They emphasize the importance of parents taking responsibility for their children's education and valuing subjects that develop creativity and emotional intelligence. They also encourage listeners to explore their interests outside of school and find their own role models. The conversation ends with a teaser for the next episode on the topic of role models.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction and Favorite Spider-Man Characters05:45 - What Was Missing in School Education09:02 - The Importance of Engagement and Understanding13:03 - The Stigma of Arts Education18:12 - The Social Experiment of School21:35 - The Desire to Learn and the Pressure to Decide24:49 - The Expectation of Being Qualified for Life26:41 - The Limitations of the Education System35:15 - The Role of Parents in Education39:49 - Exploring Interests Outside of School46:41 - The Value of Role ModelsTakeaways:- School should provide more engagement and understanding to keep students interested and motivated.- Individual interests and learning styles should be encouraged and supported in the education system.- Basic literacy and math skills are valuable outcomes of school education.- Schools often prioritize standardized subjects over creative skills and emotional intelligence.- Parents play a crucial role in shaping their children's values and education.- Self-awareness is a valuable skill that is not often taught in schools.- Exploring interests outside of school can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.- Finding the right role models can have a positive impact on personal development.#ProfessionalMisfits #Misfits #Podcast #Podcaster #Podcasting #Truth #Authenticity #Creatives #Podcastlife #NewPodcast #Australia #UnitedStates #TwoMisfits #Misfit #DeepThoughts #Purpose #Motivation #Humor #Comedy #Life #UpcomingPodcast #Honesty #Support #Introverts #Extraverts #DigitalAge #RealConversations #Friendship #Vulnerability #Detour #Life #Outsider #Emotions #Education #Australian #Income #Culture #Society #IntrovertsBeLike #ProfessionalMisfitsPodcast

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