Common Sense Education

Another treasure from marketing guru Seth Godin; this time he talks about the basic things we need to learn about: (bold highlights mine)

-How to focus intently on a problem until it's solved.

-The benefit of postponing short-term satisfaction in exchange for long-term success.

-How to read critically.

-The power of being able to lead groups of peers without receiving clear delegated authority.

-An understanding of the extraordinary power of the scientific method, in just about any situation or endeavor.

-How to persuasively present ideas in multiple forms, especially in writing and before a group.

-Project management. Self-management and the management of ideas, projects and people.

-Personal finance. Understanding the truth about money and debt and leverage.

-An insatiable desire (and the ability) to learn more. Forever.

-Most of all, the self-reliance that comes from understanding that relentless hard work can be applied to solve problems worth solving.

In short, common sense education.

We don’t need extended years for these.