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The Importance of Taking Time Off from Education and College Costs
1:57:23 - 2:06:16 (08:53)
The speaker discusses the importance of taking time off from education to explore and prepare for the future, and how rising college tuition costs make it harder for students to do so.
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The pressure to choose a career path early on has led to the widening skills gap, the burden of 1.3 trillion dollars in student loans, and a rising unemployment rate among millennials.
1:57:23 - 1:59:49 (02:25)
Summary
The pressure to choose a career path early on has led to the widening skills gap, the burden of 1.3 trillion dollars in student loans, and a rising unemployment rate among millennials. It's essential to back away from this pressure and reset our path at any age.
ChapterThe Importance of Taking Time Off from Education and College Costs
Episode#157: The Importance of Being Dirty: Lessons from Mike Rowe
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Taking a gap year or a sabbatical can be an excellent way for individuals to explore other options, gain more experience, and avoid the pressure of pursuing certain careers that may not make them happy.
1:59:49 - 2:04:33 (04:44)
Summary
Taking a gap year or a sabbatical can be an excellent way for individuals to explore other options, gain more experience, and avoid the pressure of pursuing certain careers that may not make them happy. However, the rising cost of education has made it harder for some individuals to afford to take a gap year.
ChapterThe Importance of Taking Time Off from Education and College Costs
Episode#157: The Importance of Being Dirty: Lessons from Mike Rowe
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss discusses the impact of free online education, citing examples such as Duolingo and universities like Harvard and MIT opening up their lectures to the public, and the potential for a natural selection process in favor of education.
2:04:34 - 2:06:16 (01:41)
Summary
Tim Ferriss discusses the impact of free online education, citing examples such as Duolingo and universities like Harvard and MIT opening up their lectures to the public, and the potential for a natural selection process in favor of education.