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‼️Why "School na scam" is partly true!

A tad bit dramatic, but what is life but a Wale Adenuga Production?

So it turns out that I’ve stumbled upon an accidental side hustle.

Discerning parents now set me up with their kids to teach them the way of the world that conventional school does not.

I started it as a personal favour to some of my closest supporters and have been reluctant to scale it further... I just might, but this isn’t an ad for that.

This is about a common denominator in those conversations that may be relevant to you.

“Mr. John, since you always say school is super-important, how can I graduate top of my class?”

Rather than answer a question, I prefer to answer the question that should have been asked.

While I insist that students finish University and graduate top of their class, I must underscore that the ‘school na scam’ aphorism is not without its merits.

Disambiguated: “School na scam” has some truth to it.

What I mean is that conventional schooling was not set up with a focus of creating leaders who can think independently, creatively and critically.

If you think too independently as a student, you might be failed by your teachers.

It was not set up to build people who intend to be rulers, pacesetters and architects of our civilization.

It was set up to create obedient workers who would serve the actual leaders, rulers and captains of industry.

When you understand this, it's not to discard school but for you to approach it in such a way that you extract its best bits and escape the well placed trap doors that intend to enslave you.

Elite parents who want their kids to escape its traps typically homeschool their kids or get some other forms of supplementation by way of mentors and/or extracurricular training.

For example, in school you are punished for cooperating on tests and exams, but in life you are rewarded for it.

School calls it cheating. Life calls it ‘team spirit’.

In school, you are punished for challenging a teacher’s presented ideas, but life rewards you for it.

School calls it insubordination. Life calls you a thinker, outlier or an innovator.

In school, you’re punished for creating novel ways to solve a problem, but in life, you’re rewarded for it.

School wants you to solve the problem according to the pattern laid down by the teacher.

Life calls you a futurist and might place you in one of those spots on Forbes or Time Magazine.

So I say, graduate from the school of the multitude… and then enroll in the school of life.

The school of life will teach you the rules of the road here such as the difference between friends, comrades and associates.

It will teach you the value of persistence, determination and courage.

It will teach you media literacy, critical thinking and geopolitical awareness.

It will teach you why poverty will never be erased and why it is actually sometimes intentionally created and weaponised through media and the power of belief.

The school of life will show you the hidden rules of the road, shortcuts which school denies the existence of, as well as unspoken truths that determine just how high a man can fly.

With this in mind, I have curated a brand new series on Night School called “The School of Life: Life Strategies of the 1%”.

As usual, it comes at no cost to you but your time and attention.

The first episode in the series kicks off tomorrow, Friday 22nd September 2023 by 9pm.

Here’s the link to register and invite someone: https://hsa.to/schooloflife

Bring your kids as well if you'd like to gift them a headstart.

As usual, there will be no replays at any cost.

See you there.

My birthday has passed but if you’ve not sent me a gift, God is watching you.

— John Obidi

PS: We now have a whatsapp channel. Join here and unmute it once you do: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9ERxI7dmeRx7pLG40Q

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