TMHS 639: The Truth About Our Education System & How To Transform Our World From The Inside Out - With Prince Ea

Education can have a multitude of powerful impacts on children and their outcomes. It can even have lasting positive impacts on health by providing better resources, knowledge, and better social skills. While many can benefit from the traditional approach to education, our one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t serve those who have different learning styles and preferences. Today’s guest, Prince Ea, is passionate about the power of education and transforming our model of schooling into one that is centered around creativity and individuality. He is filmmaker, speaker, creator, and a fellow St. Louis native. His inspirational and thought-provoking content has motivated millions of folks across the world, sharing about topics like self-development, education, living authentically, and finding joy in your life. In this interview, we’re diving into conversations on the education system in the US, what it means to be intelligent, and what the purpose of schooling should be. You’re going to learn about how to tap into original thoughts, how to find purpose and happiness in work, and so much more. I’m excited and honored to share this conversation with you. In this episode you’ll discover: How Prince Ea’s relationship with education transformed. The role hip hop played in teaching Prince Ea to love learning. What the root of the word educate is. The difference between having a learning disability and learning differently. What it means to think freely, and how to get in tune with original thoughts. A correlation between our education system and our medical system. How exposure to information can change your life. Why most heart attacks occur on a Monday. The problem with work culture in the US. Seven categories of health. The importance of experiencing joy in your career. How to cope with negative thoughts. The connection between social media and divisiveness. How your language creates your reality. The power of taking responsibility for your health. How living authentically can change your life. Items mentioned in this episode include: Ettitude.com/model -- Use the coupon code model15 for 15% off organic bedding!  Organifi.com/Model -- Use the coupon code MODEL for 20% off! Polishing the Mirror by Ram Dass Be Here Now by Ram Dass The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Connect with Prince Ea Website / YouTube / Facebook / Instagram  Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud *Download Transcript