Don’t let schooling limit your education  

The schooling system can be a tool, not a cage. Recognise its limitations and actively pursue the education that truly ignites your mind. Don’t mistake grades for growth.

True education lies in questioning, exploring, and applying knowledge to the real world. Supplement your schooling with self-directed learning. Schooling is a pathway, but education is the destination. Don’t let the path define your journey. Explore, question, and never stop learning.

Schooling provides a framework, but education is a lifelong journey. Don’t let rigid systems stifle your curiosity. Seek knowledge beyond the classroom.

So, wisdom is understanding that schooling happens inside the classroom but real education happens outside the classroom where what has been learned must be put to real test.

Real education is about never losing touch with the inner child. Children are curious to learn and know everything. The world is constantly growing and becoming more complex by the day.

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Education is not just about acquiring a degree or gaining a career, but it’s about expanding our knowledge and understanding that can be applied and make a difference. Dr Martin Luther King Jr. eloquently said, “The function of education, therefore, is to teach one to think intensively and critically.”

So, what does it mean to be educated? In essence, being educated is about developing the capacity to think critically, learn continuously, and engage with the world thoroughly and responsibly. It’s about cultivating a mindset that values knowledge, understanding, and personal growth.

I always talk about becoming an above-average person. To become this person, you must embrace the fact that education is not a finite process.

You must possess a thirst for knowledge and a willingness to learn continuously throughout your life. This person is adaptable and open to new ideas and perspectives.

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