In a recent post entitled The Vocational Clarity Table of Elements I made a case against a growing sentiment which regards a college education as a waste of time and money. Of course, I had to preface my argument by first acknowledging the dismal statistics – 80% of college students change their major multiple times,Continue reading “Educating the Human Spirit”
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How to Avoid the Trap of Going to College
When I visit students in classrooms as the manager of career services on a college campus, I stand in front of them, introduce myself, and gesture as if I am pulling open my shirt to reveal an imaginary superhero insignia. Greetings! I am here to save you from the trap of going to college. ThisContinue reading “How to Avoid the Trap of Going to College”
Helping Each Other Fly
Whereas all other animal species on Earth evolve naturally toward the mature and fully self-actualized ideals of their distinct genotypes, the fulfillment of human potential requires a mediating system of inventions and conventions known as culture. Without culture humans are incapable of realizing the full potential of what lies within us. And yet, it isContinue reading “Helping Each Other Fly”