School, College, and Parents Can’t Supply What You Need

Greg Twemlow's article argues that traditional education and family structures are inadequate for preparing individuals to navigate the complex challenges of the 21st century. The author, Greg Twemlow, proposes a new model for developing essential life skills that he calls the "Life-Skills Schema," which emphasizes personal agency, emotional strength, and conscious self-awareness. He criticizes the outdated approaches of 20th-century educators and parents, advocating for a more personalized and contemporary approach to skill development. Twemlow further emphasizes the importance of mentors and the need to embrace a spirit of constant learning and adaptability, arguing that individuals must take responsibility for their own growth and development in order to succeed in a rapidly changing world. He concludes with a discussion of Warren Buffet's "Ovarian Lottery" concept, which highlights the role of luck and privilege in shaping individual circumstances and underscores the need for social systems that address inequality and ensure a decent life for all. Read the article.About the Author - Greg Twemlow writes and teaches at the intersection of technology, education, and human judgment. He works with educators and businesses to make AI explainable and assessable in classrooms and boardrooms — to ensure AI users show their process and own their decisions. His cognition protocol, the Context & Critique Rule™, is built on a three-step process: Evidence → Cognition → Discernment — a bridge from what’s scattered to what’s chosen. Context & Critique → Accountable AI™. © 2025 Greg Twemlow. “Context & Critique → Accountable AI” and “Context & Critique Rule” are unregistered trademarks (™).