With the advent of AI and probability of Singularity, a point where machine thinking equals, if not surpasses human thinking, education will undergo a radical transformation. In this rapidly changing environment, the only thing that will give students, teachers, and educational leaders and edge over the machines are their man 2 abilities – purpose, values, moral character, and creativity.

Learning entrepreneurs are empowered individuals – individuals with agency – who take full responsibility and ownership for their self-growth and learning journey. Their journey is guided by

• A Higher Purpose
• A Compelling Vision
• An Insatiable Curiosity
• Passion For Growth & Excellence

For the learning entrepreneur, the pursuit of knowledge is much more than acquiring job skills or subject expertise. It is a personal journey of self-reflection, self-discovery, and transformation. Lifelong learning is learning about oneself – my identity.

The individual reinvents oneself continuously at all inflection points in one’s life, and embodies the philosophy and process of design thinking, tackling challenges and problems with empathy, problem definition, creativity, and a willingness to experiment and iterate.

When educators talk of mentoring, they usually imply either coaching or deliberate practice. Both are distinct approaches with different goals and methods. “Coaching” is derived from sports and focuses on improving individual performance. “Mentoring” on the other hand, aims to unlock one’s hidden potential. Coaching is more cognitive and physical, while mentoring is emotional and spiritual. Read More