Say what?!?! Yup. I said it. I think schools should get rid of text books. Gone. Adios. Hasta la bye-bye. Seriously. I mean, let’s be honest, the way the first week of the new presidency has gone, if we project out a couple years, I could see some government mandated book burning anyways. But that is neither here nor there. Whether or not we HAVE to get rid of textbooks, we SHOULD get rid of textbooks. To be more specific, we should get rid of all textbooks, but only in high

I can’t think of an “industry” that needs this more, especially in California, where sky rocketing home prices, combined with the influx of charter schools is creating a steep decline in the public school population. It’s sad. As a product of public schooling all the way through my M.A. (that’s a masters, not Massachusetts. That wouldn’t even make sense), I hate to see it lose its footing the way it has. We have great public school, with great public school teachers, but some

Ready to get your mind blown? I didn’t know who Brian Solis was before this interview, but I want to know everything about him now. Take everything you know about running a business, creating AND consuming products and throw it all away. This guy is in the business of changing everything (in a good way). I have taken his interview on 30 Days of Genius with Chase Jarvis, extracted the information, and used it to answer common questions by readers just like you, who are looking

Perspective is one of the most important things in life. It changes everything. One of the most unique perspectives on life has to belong to James Altucher. He is constantly questioning, learning, reinventing, and taking everything he has experienced to help others (through brutal honesty and insight) with their own experiences. I am a huge fan of his, and was thrilled to be able to write this. I have taken his interview on 30 Days of Genius with Chase Jarvis, extracted the i

I would rather not have days like this. I would rather be able to keep writing about positivity, self-awareness, and self-improvement. I have been as low as I could be in the past, built myself back up, actively share that with you all, and (hopefully) give you suggestions that can help you in your life. Do I always have good days? No. In fact, the last two months, I have had two days in-particular that have sucked out loud. Did I get past them? Yeah, duh, I am still here, ob

A self-described writer who draws, Austin Kleon is an artists’ artist. Assuming he would have to take on the Bruce Wayne/Batman approach to his life as an artist, he surprisingly found that he could do what he loved for a living. This is his advice on how you can too. I have taken his interview on 30 Days of Genius with Chase Jarvis, extracted the information, and used it to answer common questions by readers just like you, who are looking to take their lives to the next leve

When you meet someone at a different level in their perspective, it is best to take notice. Neil Strauss has seen a lot, lived a lot, paid attention, and learned. His wisdom on life and creativity pour out in this interview. Limiting it to an hour is a shame. Good thing he is an introspective, share the dirt kind of an author, so we can delve as deep in to his knowledge as we want through his books. A fascinating guy. I have taken his interview on 30 Days of Genius with Chase

Looking for the epitome of a creative entrepreneur? Look no further than Tina Roth Eisenberg. She is an artist herself, she brings artists together, and she creates businesses and apps to help other artists. She is an inspirational woman, surrounding herself with inspirational people, and she shares some of her brilliant insights here. I have taken her interview on 30 Days of Genius with Chase Jarvis, extracted the information, and used it to answer common questions by reader