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Elisa Serrano worked in a Montessori school for three years. Today she joins me on Educationeering to talk about her experience, as well as the theory behind the Montessori method.
Continue reading Intro to Montessori Schooling with Elisa Serrano: Season 1 Episode 8
“The rest of the evening was spent in conjecturing how soon [Mr. Bingley] would return Mr. Bennet’s visit, and determining when they should ask him to dinner.”
Work Copied: Pride and Prejudice Chapters 2 & 3 Continue reading Day 2: Introductions ft. Pride and Prejudice
“Mr. Bennet was so odd a mixture of quick parts, sarcastic humour, reserve, and caprice, that the experience of three and twenty years had been insufficient to make his wife understand his character. Her mind was less difficult to develop. She was a woman of mean understanding, little information, and uncertain temper. When she was discontented she fancied herself nervous. The business of her life was to get her daughters married; its solace was visiting and news.” -Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 1 Continue reading Day 1: The Genius of Jane Austen
Humans learn best by imitation.
This is evident by the way babies learn. They copy everyone around them. Quickly, they learn to walk and talk: all by watching others do the same.
Using this concept to learn can help you master a new skill quickly. The best pianists, for example, are able to play their instrument in the style of hundreds of different musicians and genres.
Besides, if you imitate the best, you will begin to be like the best.
I want to try this concept out to stretch my writing skills. For thirty days, I will be spending time copying great writers. I will be emulating the writing of Mark Twain and Jane Austen, two of my favorite authors.
Both Austen and Twain have a satirical, descriptive way of writing that endears me to them. This is something I want to incorporate in my style, and I’m curious if copying their work will have any effect.
I will then write my daily blog post. Hopefully, after spending time in the mind of a great author, I will start to take on some of that writer’s style.
For half an hour each day (except Sundays when I release a podcast episode) I will type out either Twain’s or Austen’s writing.
My chosen books are Pride and Prejudice and Roughing It.
Here’s to writing! Keep a look out for the daily blogs.
“Think logically,” everyone says. What does that mean, anyway?
Much of logic and critical thinking has to do with identifying bad arguments. Logical fallacies are used often; we have simply become accustomed to them. Continue reading Is Your Thinking Sound?
About a year ago, Tucker Carlson featured Isaac Morehouse, founder and CEO of Praxis, on his show. (Here’s the first interview)
In the first couple videos, he lays out the issues surrounding college today:
The grand finale to the series was tonight’s interview with Isaac Morehouse. It was timely: Carlson’s first videos summed up the problems with college, and the finale provided a solution to the issues he brought up. Continue reading The Grand Finale: Praxis
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Deborah Hinote is one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. She has more connections than many can hope to attain, and makes the world a better place for everyone she knows.
Continue reading From the Inside Out with Deborah Hinote: Season 1 Episode 7
Enjoy the journey.
You hear it so much, it’s easy to become desensitized to the statement.
But there is so much truth in that one sentence. Many times I find myself striving hard for a goal ahead of me. That’s not wrong, but it can quickly keep me from living in the moment.
So here’s my quick word of advice: don’t let the big things steal your joy in this moment. If you need to remember one thing, remember to live to the hilt every day you pass on earth.
With that, good night. I’m at a rodeo and enjoying the moment.
College can cost anywhere from $25,000-$50,000 per year, according to collegedata.com.
Praxis currently costs $11,000.
The average time it takes students to pay off college debt is 20 years, according to this article by U.S. News.
Praxis alumni make $14,400 while they are still enrolled in the program, which comes out to a net cost of $0.
Time posted an article in 2016 stating that the average salary of grads was $50,566 annually.
Praxis grads make an average of $50,000 annually. (But Praxis doesn’t cost as much money as college. Besides, Praxis participants start their career several years ahead of their peers. And finally, they aren’t stuck with years of debt to pay off as they advance their careers.)
It takes 4 years to get a bachelor’s degree in many fields.
Praxis is 1 year long.
College curriculum is a set medium that students complete.
Praxis curriculum is meant to be customized to a participant’s individual goals.
College offers roommates and class buddies.
Praxis offers the opportunity to connect with highly-motivated people with similar goals. Participants leave the program with good friends and strong social capital among some of the best startups in America today.
Colleges have professors. They teach their expertise and otherwise remain absent from students’ lives.
Praxis advisors are available as long as participants need them. The advisors offer one-on-one coaching sessions about any professional issues participants may have.
How can I be sure Praxis will pay off for me?
4 MORE Reasons to Rethink College
What do Praxis Participants do After They Complete the Program?
Praxis has been the fastest-paced learning experience of my life. I highly recommend the program for any young person who wants to catapult into his or her career.
Check out discoverpraxis.com to learn more. Otherwise, feel free to email me with questions: lolitaallgyer@gmail.com
Today I visited the beautiful Coldwater Creek farm. Miles away from the city, I explored the world of aquaponics and glamping.
The best part of the day was a decision I made.
As my family left, I made the decision not to do anything on my phone for the entire trip.
I had a lot on my mind. I could have tried to fix everything from my iPhone, but I knew that wouldn’t help me.
Spending 5 hours without the stress of technology was wonderfully freeing. I was faced with the reality that many times, I stunt my creativity by simply having a phone nearby. I found joy in not worrying about anything, simply enjoying the moment. (There’s stress involved in taking pictures to document each moment as well.)
This evening I attended a wonderful group call with Praxis advisor Amanda Kingsmith as the speaker. She stressed the importance of taking breaks in the day.
It’s true. Your brain function is hindered when you don’t give yourself some breathing time.
In fact, many people don’t give themselves any breathing time whatsoever. This can be extremely detrimental to motivation and productivity.
Truly want a break? Unplug, if only for a couple minutes or hours. It gives your brain time to process ideas and get a clear picture of your next step.
Have you tried unplugging? Let me know your best tips for de-stressing!
