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If you ask me, the current state of our education system does not promote personal development or growth.
We are taught to memorize, not learn. We are also taught to value arbitrary indicators of intelligence or skill rather than actual products of them.
I’m currently in my last semester of University. I’ve never been a fan of school. From kindergarten to pursuing higher education, I’ve always taken a back seat and just “got by.”
Don’t get me wrong: I love to learn.
But I will admit, I absolutely despise school and this post is certainly a result of these feelings. That being said, I’m not here to argue the merits or lack thereof of traditional education.
Instead, I want to examine every day things people can do to grow and learn.
How can we become a modern version of the ‘Renaissance man?’
The Renaissance Persona — Becoming a Polymath:
A polymath is essentially a well rounded individual. Polymaths have knowledge and skill across a wide range of fields, such as the arts, science, politics, and physical feats.
I’m going to outline 30 things we can all do in our daily lives to take a step towards becoming a polymath.
