09/12/2025
š„ 10 Lies About Learning That My Book The Unchained Mind Is Challenging
We grew up believing many things about educationā¦
1ļøā£ Learning only happens in a classroom
No. Real learning happens everywhereāwhere curiosity lives, not where desks are placed.
2ļøā£ You need permission to learn
Learning is your right, not a privilege someone grants you.
3ļøā£ Grades measure intelligence
A number canāt define creativity, potential, or brilliance.
4ļøā£ School prepares you for real life
Most of what life demandsāresilience, adaptability, emotional skillsāschools rarely teach.
5ļøā£ Conformity is the safest path
Playing small kills potential. Your individuality is your superpower.
6ļøā£ Curiosity fades as you grow
Curiosity isnāt lostāitās suppressed. When freed, it becomes unstoppable.
7ļøā£ Institutions must control knowledge
The gatekeepers are gone. The world is now your classroom.
8ļøā£ Experts decide whatās worth learning
You decide your path. Passion is a better teacher than permission.
9ļøā£ Failure means youāre not good enough
Failure is feedback. Itās the fuel of innovation, not a sentence.
š Everyone must follow the same path
There is no single route to success. Your journey is meant to be uniquely yours.