What does it mean to self direct your learning? Does that mean you have to drop out of school and isolate yourself in your room? Or self study a gazilion textbooks and read all day?
I'm so glad to have Blake Boles, author of Better Than College and The Art of Self-Directed Learning on the podcast today. He's been featured on TEDx, The Huffington Post, and The New York Times and we dive deep into what self directed learning is, why we should do it, and how listeners can get started.
At the end, Blake orders listeners to pause the show to go out and just do it. It's a fun conversation and if you're new to alternative education or want to know more about learning, you're in for a treat.
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Cheat Sheet:

Do I have to drop out of school to be a self directed learner?
Why should young people self direct their learning?
What is the ONE question every person should ask themselves before going on this journey?
How can young people get started in self directing their learning?
What are some of the mistakes beginners commonly make while trying to self direct their learning and how can the listener avoid it?

THANKS BLAKE!
 
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Resources:
Book - Better Than College: How To Build A Successful Life Without A Four-Year Degree (Highly recommend)
Book - The Art of Self-Directed Learning: 23 Tips for Giving Yourself an Unconventional Education
Blake Bole's Website
The Open Master's Community