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How the School System is Not Helping Our Kids Achieve Success

Napoleon Hill's book, Outwitting The Devil, is a thought-provoking work that challenges the conventional wisdom about success and the role of education in achieving it. In this blog post, we will explore how the school system is failing our kids and what we can learn from Outwitting The Devil to help them achieve success.

One of the main themes of Outwitting The Devil is the importance of education in achieving success. However, Hill argues that the traditional education system is not designed to help students achieve success. In fact, Hill believes that the school system is designed to produce obedient workers who will follow instructions without questioning them.

This is a significant problem because it limits the potential of our kids and stifles their creativity and individuality. In the school system, students are taught to memorize facts and figures rather than to think critically and solve problems creatively. This approach does not prepare them for the real world, where success requires innovative thinking, creativity, and the ability to adapt to change.

So, what can we learn from Outwitting The Devil to help our kids achieve success? Here are a few key lessons:

Encourage independent thinking 

Instead of encouraging students to memorize facts and figures, we need to encourage them to think independently and critically. This means teaching them how to analyze information, evaluate evidence, and come up with their own ideas.

Foster creativity 

Creativity is essential for success in the modern world. We need to create an environment that fosters creativity by encouraging students to explore their interests and pursue their passions.

Teach real-world skills 

Success in the real world requires skills that are not typically taught in the school system. We need to teach our kids skills like problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and collaboration.

Promote lifelong learning 

Learning does not end when students leave school. We need to promote lifelong learning by encouraging our kids to continue to learn and grow throughout their lives.

The school system is not designed to help our kids achieve success. Instead, it is designed to produce obedient workers who follow instructions without questioning them. 

To help our kids achieve success, we need to encourage independent thinking, foster creativity, teach real-world skills, and promote lifelong learning. 

By doing so, we can help our kids reach their full potential and succeed in the ever-changing world we live in today.

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